Maida Vale BASKETS / POSIES

At Maida Vale Florist, our basket arrangements and delicate posies are thoughtfully designed for those moments when words aren't quite enough. From peaceful tributes to uplifting thank-you gifts, every design is handcrafted by our experienced local florist team right here in Maida Vale, close to Elgin Avenue, Warwick Avenue and the tranquil paths of Little Venice.

We carefully select fresh seasonal flowers each morning, creating elegant wicker baskets and compact posies that are easy to place at home, at a service, or graveside. If you need something quickly, we offer reliable same-day delivery across Maida Vale, St John's Wood, and Kilburn when you order online before 3 PM.

Our florists regularly help families and friends choose the right tones and textures for sympathy tributes, church services, and intimate gatherings. Whether you prefer soft whites and creams, gentle pastels, or richer seasonal colour, we'll guide you with calm, professional advice and genuine local knowledge.

  • Thoughtfully arranged baskets for homes, services and care homes
  • Graceful posies for funerals, memorials and quiet personal remembrance
  • Local same-day delivery available until 3 PM, Monday to Saturday

You're welcome to order online or pop in to discuss a bespoke design. At Maida Vale Florist, we're proud to be a trusted local name for comforting, beautifully crafted funeral and gift bouquets, baskets and posies.

Our Customer Support Team works closely with the Funeral Directors to ensure timely and precise delivery.

BASKETS / POSIES
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
In this detailed image, a white woven funeral basket sits against a pure white background, the curved handle framing a carefully composed nest of flowers that feels both abundant and peaceful. At the heart of the arrangement, a single creamy white rose draws the eye, its layered petals forming a calm, symmetrical swirl that suggests purity and remembrance. Around it, two or three deep purple calla lilies rise gracefully, their smooth, sculpted trumpets bending slightly as though in a gentle bow, adding a dignified, almost sculptural quality. Scattered amongst them are soft lavender and lilac clematis, each star-shaped bloom opening wide to reveal delicate yellow centres, giving the design a light, airy rhythm. Bright accents of yellow and white, resembling petite alstroemeria or freesia, are tucked thoughtfully between the larger flowers, their smaller bells and fluted trumpets bringing a cheerful but understated brightness appropriate for a sensitive occasion. On the right-hand side, a vivid magenta gerbera daisy peeks through the foliage, its fine, radiating petals forming a focal burst of colour that speaks quietly of a life warmly lived. The entire display is cushioned by rich green foliage: broad, glossy leaves and daintier lime-green sprigs cascade over the basket edge, creating soft, natural curves. A faint, natural shadow beneath the basket reinforces the three-dimensional feel of the scene. The mood is reflective yet comforting, like something a local Maida Vale florist might prepare for a memorial gathering off Elgin Avenue or near Warwick Avenue, offering a gentle expression of support and sympathy to family and friends.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
An understated yet luxurious funeral flower basket is presented against a pure white backdrop, allowing its soft colours and textures to speak with quiet clarity. The light cream woven basket, with its neat oval shape and slender matching handle, feels timeless and comforting, like something you might carry through the tree-lined streets of Maida Vale on a still morning. Inside, a generous cluster of large, creamy white roses forms the heart of the design, each bloom fully opened, petals spiralling outwards in smooth, velvety layers that suggest tenderness and respect. Around these central roses, smaller white and pale yellow blooms reminiscent of freesia nestle in loose clusters, mixing open flowers with rounded buds to create a sense of ongoing life and gentle unfolding. Scattered among them are distinctive star-shaped clematis flowers, their pale lavender or soft periwinkle petals framing bright yellow-green centres; these delicate, pointed stars add a quiet hint of colour that feels like a whisper rather than a shout. Lush green foliage, in varied shades from deep forest to fresh spring green, curves protectively around the flowers and spills slightly over the edges of the basket, softening the outline and giving a natural, garden-like feel. The whole composition balances formality with warmth, making it ideal for a funeral service, a memorial gathering, or a thoughtful condolence delivery to a family near Paddington Recreation Ground or along Randolph Avenue. The arrangement evokes calm reflection, remembrance, and a sense of gentle light in difficult times, as though offering a soft place for the eyes and heart to rest.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
A soft, consoling funeral flower basket is shown in clear detail, as if placed on a table in a quiet Maida Vale chapel or reception room. The container is a light, natural wood basket with an oval base and gently arched handle, its pale slats and small supportive feet giving a simple, dignified presence. Overflowing from it is a domed arrangement of fresh blooms, where creamy white roses take the central role, each blossom fully open with layered, velvety petals that seem to hold a quiet message of peace. Around them, deep red carnations gather in clusters, their ruffled petals densely packed to create rich, velvety texture, a classic expression of love, respect, and remembrance. Scattered among these are softer touches: pale pink and white-tipped carnations with delicate streaks of red, bringing a tender nuance to the colour palette, along with small white, trumpet-like flowers, possibly freesias, that add a gentle brightness and a suggestion of fragrance. The flowers nestle into a generous bed of greenery: broad, glossy leaves provide a strong foundation, while light, feathery fern-like fronds rise and spill over the edges, lending height and airiness. Every stem is placed with care so that the composition appears abundant yet harmonious, perfect for placing beside a coffin, at a crematorium service, or on a memory table in a Maida Vale home. The overall mood is one of quiet elegance and sincere condolence, a thoughtful floral tribute that speaks softly when words are hard to find.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
COMPASSION POSY
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
A lavish, hand-tied bouquet sits against a spotless white background, composed with the care of an experienced Maida Vale florist preparing flowers for a special gathering near Warwick Avenue. The arrangement forms a generous, rounded dome, brimming with lush white lilies whose open trumpets curl outward in smooth, satiny arcs, revealing soft yellow-green throats and prominent stamens dusted with pollen. Nestled among them are roses in shades of blush pink and creamy white, their velvety petals spiralling tightly at the centre and loosening gradually toward the edges, capturing that fleeting moment between bud and full bloom. Scattered throughout are striking magenta Oriental lilies, likely Stargazers, which draw the eye with their intense colour gradient, deep raspberry centres, and scattered burgundy spots that fade into lighter pink tips. These dramatic blooms are framed by clouds of tiny white baby's breath, the Gypsophila forming delicate constellations of texture that fill in every gap and create a soft, romantic haze across the bouquet. Slender green foliage and sturdy stems thread gently through the flowers, lending freshness and structure without overpowering the palette. The bright, even lighting casts no harsh shadows, allowing every curve, vein, and petal edge to be clearly visible and giving the bouquet a fresh-from-the-cooler look, as though it has just been prepared for same-day delivery to a quiet Maida Vale terrace or a celebration in nearby Little Venice. The design feels joyful yet refined, making it perfectly suited for milestone birthdays, engagement dinners, or as a radiant expression of affection for someone cherished.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00