Baskets & Posies by Florist Ilford – Thoughtful Flowers with Local Love

At Florist Ilford, we know how much a fresh basket or posy can brighten any moment. Our expert florists handcraft every arrangement here in Ilford, bringing you beautiful blooms sourced from trusted growers and arranged with genuine care. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or sending a thoughtful gesture, our bouquets and posies are artfully designed to make memories last.

Located a short distance from Valentines Park and close to bustling spots like High Road Ilford and Ilford Exchange, we’re your dedicated local florist. We proudly serve Barking, Gants Hill, and even as far as Redbridge—ensuring no heartfelt message goes undelivered.

  • Expertly crafted baskets & posies for every occasion
  • Same-day delivery across Ilford & nearby areas when you order online by 3 PM
  • Personal, friendly service from experienced local florists

We understand the importance of trust when choosing your florist. With years of experience in Ilford, customer care is at the heart of what we do. Every flower arrangement is created to meet your needs—whether it’s a comforting sympathy posy or a cheerful basket for a loved one. Let us help you add a touch of natural beauty to your celebrations. Order online today for quick and easy same-day delivery from your trusted local team at Florist Ilford.

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
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FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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In this detailed studio image, a generous funeral flower arrangement is presented in a pale, woven basket with a pronounced curved handle, set neatly against a bright white background so that every colour appears vivid and true. The basket is filled to overflowing, creating a rounded, almost cloud-like shape of blooms and foliage that looks as if it has just been arranged by an experienced Ilford florist preparing flowers for a local service near Valentines Park. At the centre rests a single, large creamy white rose, its velvety petals carefully layered and slightly cupped, radiating calm and purity. Two rich purple calla lilies emerge nearby, their sculptural, trumpet-formed blooms adding a refined, contemporary touch that balances tradition with modern style. Light, star-shaped clematis blossoms in tones of lavender and lilac thread gracefully between the larger flowers, their soft yellow centres echoing the sunny yellow filler flowers-likely freesia or alstroemeria-that punctuate the design with gentle brightness. A vivid magenta, gerbera-like bloom peeks from the right side, introducing a surprising note of colour that feels like a cherished, joyful memory within a time of loss. The whole composition is anchored by abundant deep green foliage, including broad, glossy leaves and tender, lighter sprigs that create depth, shadow, and a sense of natural abundance. The lighting is even and clean, with a faint shadow beneath the basket grounding it in space. This arrangement, ideal as a sympathy basket for funerals or memorial gatherings across Ilford and nearby Gants Hill, communicates tenderness, respect, and a quiet wish for comfort in difficult moments.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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Set against a spotless white backdrop, this refined funeral flower basket radiates a sense of stillness and care, as though it were waiting on a table in a quiet Ilford chapel before a service begins. The basket itself is a pale beige wicker, its low, elongated shape and arching handle painted in the same light tone, giving a clean, understated base that lets the flowers take centre stage. Nestled closely together, creamy white roses open in full, rounded blooms, their layered petals forming gentle spirals that draw the eye inward and evoke purity and love. Around them, clusters of soft yellow freesia-like flowers and delicate white filler blossoms peek through, some still half-closed in tight buds, adding a feeling of life unfolding. Interwoven among these are distinctive clematis blooms, each a star of pale lavender or soft periwinkle, with bright yellow-green centres that glow like small lanterns within the arrangement. The flowers are anchored in a rich bed of foliage, with dark, glossy leaves providing contrast and depth, while lighter green sprigs offer freshness at the edges. The mix of textures-from silky rose petals to the slightly waxy leaves-creates a tactile richness, even though the image is visually calm and uncluttered. The palette of whites, creams, lemony yellow and gentle lilac feels almost like morning light over the River Roding. Designed in a style familiar to local florists around Ilford Lane and the Exchange shopping area, this arrangement speaks of sympathy, remembrance, and heartfelt support, making it ideal for sending condolences to families throughout Ilford and nearby neighbourhoods.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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In this image, a serene funeral flower basket rests calmly against a bright white backdrop, its gentle colours and classic design offering a sense of solace. The shallow, oval wooden basket, made from pale, natural slats and raised slightly on small feet, holds a dense, domed arrangement that appears to spill generously over the edges. A sturdy, arched handle in the same light wood curves gracefully overhead, giving the display a timeless, almost chapel-like frame. At the heart of the arrangement, creamy white roses sit fully open, their layered petals forming soft, cup-shaped blooms that speak of purity, remembrance, and quiet respect. Around them, velvety red carnations with frilled petals add depth and richness, their intense scarlet tones symbolising enduring love and heartfelt emotion. Interwoven among these are pale pink and bi-coloured carnations, some with white petals kissed by red or pink along the edges, bringing a gentle warmth and tenderness to the tribute. Fine clusters of small white flowers, reminiscent of freesias, tuck in between the larger heads, their delicate, bell-like blossoms lending lightness and a suggestion of gentle fragrance. The flowers are cradled in a bed of lush green foliage, including broad, glossy leaves that create a strong base, and long, feathery fronds that rise softly, giving the design air and movement. Crafted with the careful attention you might expect from an Ilford florist who understands local funeral traditions from Cranbrook Road chapels to small services near Valentines Park, this basket feels ideal for expressing sympathy, offering condolences, and honouring a life with grace. The overall mood is one of quiet elegance, warmth, and loving remembrance.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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COMPASSION POSY
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A rounded, hand-tied bouquet overflowing with lilies and roses is shown against a pure white backdrop, its lush form filling almost the entire frame. The foremost impression is of softness and abundance: pristine white lilies stretch open with wide, trumpet-shaped petals, their surfaces satiny and calm, revealing pale pistils and stamens that hint at a gentle, sweet fragrance. Between these stately blooms, pastel pink roses and warm ivory roses nestle closely together, some half-open as if caught mid-sigh, others fully in bloom with tightly layered, velvety petals spiralling toward their centres. Cutting through the softness, several bold magenta Oriental lilies, reminiscent of Stargazers, introduce drama with their vivid fuchsia tones, darker freckles, and golden anthers tipped with pollen. A fine mist of tiny white baby's breath blossoms encircles and threads through the arrangement, lightening the composition and lending it a cloud-like aura that softens every edge. Slender green leaves and stems are just visible beneath the mass of petals, giving a sense of freshness and structure without distracting from the flowers themselves. The overall effect, highlighted by bright, even lighting, is that of a freshly prepared bouquet from a trusted Ilford florist, ready to leave the workbench and be carried through Valentines Park or delivered to a quiet side street off Ilford Lane. It feels like a design chosen for moments when emotion runs deep-an engagement celebration, a milestone birthday, or a meaningful thank-you arrangement sent across IG1 to brighten someone's home with colour, fragrance, and a graceful sense of occasion.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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