Hornsey Baskets & Posies - Thoughtful, Handcrafted Flowers

At Hornsey Florist, our flower baskets and posies are thoughtfully designed to bring comfort, beauty, and a gentle touch of elegance to any occasion. From our Hornsey studio, just a short walk from Hornsey High Street and close to Priory Park, our skilled florists create balanced, garden-fresh arrangements tailored to your message.

Whether you're looking for a soft pastel sympathy posy, a seasonal basket to brighten a home near Turnpike Lane, or a graceful tribute for a service in Crouch End or Muswell Hill, our local team use only carefully conditioned, high-quality flowers. Each piece is arranged by hand with an expert eye for colour, texture, and proportion.

  • Handcrafted by an experienced local florist in Hornsey
  • Available across Hornsey, Crouch End & Muswell Hill
  • Same-day delivery on baskets & posies when you order online by 3 PM

We understand that baskets and posies are often chosen for sensitive moments. Our friendly team is here to guide you with honest, practical advice on suitable sizes, flower choices, and card messages, drawing on years of experience serving local families and businesses.

Browse our curated collection and order online for reliable same-day delivery in and around Hornsey. With Hornsey Florist, your flowers are arranged locally, delivered with care, and always created to reflect the sentiment you want to express.

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 image, a tasteful sympathy basket rests against a stark white backdrop, allowing its gentle colours and careful craftsmanship to stand out with clarity. The basket is woven from light, cream-toned strands and features a pronounced, curved handle that arches protectively above the flowers, almost like an embrace. At the centre of the arrangement, a creamy white rose unfolds in an elegant spiral, its soft petals symbolising peace and remembrance. On either side of the rose, two rich purple calla lilies rise, their sleek trumpet forms and velvety texture lending a sense of quiet sophistication suited to a funeral or memorial. Interlaced throughout the design, delicate clematis-style blooms in shades of pale lilac and soft lavender add a feathery lightness, their star-shaped petals opening around tiny yellow centres that echo the basket's brighter elements. Scattered among the greenery are petite yellow and white blossoms-reminiscent of freesia or alstroemeria-that introduce gentle brightness and a hint of fragrance, like the first notes of spring in Alexandra Park. On the right edge of the composition, a single magenta or fuchsia gerbera daisy-like flower emerges from the foliage, its circle of fine petals creating a vivid accent of colour, suggesting the individuality and joy of the person being remembered. The flowers are supported by abundant greenery, including broad, glossy leaves and slender, lighter sprigs that cascade softly, giving the arrangement a lush and rounded silhouette. A subtle shadow beneath the basket grounds it, making the design feel tangible and real, as if freshly arranged by a local Hornsey florist ready for same-day delivery to a church, crematorium, or family home. The mood is one of respectful beauty, comfort, and reflection.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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Presented against a pure white background, this elegant sympathy flower basket appears calm and composed, as though it has just been carried in from a tranquil garden near Crouch End or the streets around Hornsey. The basket itself is woven from pale, almost ivory wicker, with a smooth, rounded body and a sturdy matching handle arching over the top, creating a gentle frame for the flowers below. Inside, the arrangement is lush yet carefully balanced, with fully open creamy white roses acting as the central focus. Their velvety petals are layered and soft, each bloom like a small beacon of peace and remembrance. Threading through the roses are delicate, star-shaped clematis blossoms in light lavender and periwinkle blue, their bright yellow-green centers catching the eye and adding a refined, almost celestial touch. Around these key flowers, small clusters of white and pale yellow freesia-like blooms and similar delicate blossoms cluster closely together, some opening in soft curls, others still in bud, suggesting ongoing life and quiet hope. Enveloping the flowers is an abundance of deep green foliage, with broad, glossy leaves and finer, lighter sprigs lending depth and structure, echoing the layered greenery found in Hornsey's gardens and local parks. The colour palette-creamy whites, soft yellows, muted lilacs, and rich greens-creates an atmosphere of comfort and understated elegance, ideal for funerals, memorial services, or as a thoughtful condolence gift delivered to a family home. The design feels carefully considered, as if created by a florist who understands how flowers can speak gently when words are not enough, offering a visual embrace of support and respect.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A tastefully composed funeral flower basket is pictured, the sort of arrangement Hornsey Florist might prepare for a remembrance service near Alexandra Palace or a quiet home along Wightman Road. The basket itself is light in colour, made from smooth wooden slats formed into a shallow oval with subtle feet at the base, adding just a hint of lift. A sturdy, arched handle sweeps over the centre, painted or finished in a soft, off-white tone that blends seamlessly with the natural wood. Inside, a generous, domed arrangement of flowers rises from the basket, carefully packed to create a sense of fullness and loving attention. Large creamy white roses are dotted throughout, their velvety petals unfurling in classic spirals that evoke innocence, remembrance, and peace. Nestled around them, deep red carnations with richly frilled petals bring a strong yet comforting presence, their colour expressing devotion and respect. A few of the carnations show delicate bi-coloured petals, white with fine pink or red edges, adding gentle variation and softening the transitions between shades. Threaded among the larger blooms are dainty white flowers that resemble freesias, their bell-shaped blossoms and tiny buds giving the piece a fresh, almost whisper-like detail. The flowers rest on a lush foundation of dark, glossy foliage, likely ruscus or salal, while slender, feathery stems of fern or asparagus plumosa emerge from the top and sides, adding height and a soft, cloud-like texture. The entire composition is photographed against a pure white background, allowing the reds, whites, and greens to stand out with clarity. It feels like a thoughtful, composed tribute, ideal for expressing sympathy and support within the Hornsey community.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Presented against a clean white background, this bouquet appears as a beautifully rounded dome of colour and texture, the sort of carefully crafted arrangement you might see carried along Hornsey High Street on a special occasion. The majority of the blooms are generous garden roses in tender hues of blush pink, buttery yellow, and warm peach. Some roses are still tight and bud-like, while others reveal full spirals of layered petals, their edges soft and slightly curled, suggesting a gentle fragrance and freshness. Interwoven with these classic flowers are star-shaped clematis blossoms in white and pale lavender, each with a bright central eye that feels like a tiny point of light within the bouquet. They bring a relaxed, garden-grown charm, as if gathered from a pergola in a back garden near Crouch End. Punctuating the design are distinctive blue eryngium thistles-sea holly-with their spiky, metallic-blue heads and sharply pointed bracts that add structure and a cool, slightly wild note. Rich purple lisianthus flowers, some in tight buds, others starting to open, provide deeper tones and velvety texture, gently transitioning the eye from pastel to jewel tones. Throughout the bouquet, clusters of smooth, bright red hypericum berries are tucked between the petals, their shiny, rounded forms offering playful contrast and a festive mood. The whole arrangement is enveloped in a base of varied greenery: strong, glossy leaves giving support, soft feathery sprigs adding airiness, and occasional darker foliage lending sophistication and visual depth. The lighting is even and flattering, with no harsh shadows, so each element can be appreciated. The overall impression is joyful yet elegant, perfect for same-day delivery around Hornsey and Muswell Hill when you want to send a bouquet that feels both luxurious and warmly personal.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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COMPASSION POSY
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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This image shows a lavish, hand-tied bouquet of lilies, roses, and baby's breath presented against a clean white backdrop, as if it has just been placed on a Hornsey kitchen table before guests arrive. The bouquet is round and densely packed, exuding a sense of intentional craftsmanship and generous abundance. At the centre and rising slightly above the rest are luminous white lilies, their long, trumpet-shaped petals unfurling gracefully, with a few buds still enclosed in fresh green sheaths that signal long-lasting beauty. Closely arranged around them are blush pink roses and creamy ivory roses, their petals layered in delicate spirals, from tight, promise-filled buds to fully opened blooms that reveal soft, velvety hearts. Cutting through the pastel tones are several striking fuchsia Oriental lilies, similar to Stargazers, with rich magenta petals scattered with deeper speckles and framing bold yellow anthers that provide dramatic contrast. Wisps of white gypsophila are woven carefully throughout the design, their tiny blossoms forming airy clusters that soften the transitions between larger flowers and create a romantic, cloud-like aura. Subtle greenery peeks out beneath and between the blossoms, offering hints of natural foliage without detracting from the floral focus. Bright, even lighting brings out the crisp whites, gentle pinks, and intense magentas, making the bouquet appear fresh, dewy, and newly arranged. The mood is one of warm celebration and heartfelt affection, ideal for weddings, milestone birthdays, or anniversary surprises delivered around Hornsey, from homes near Alexandra Palace to apartments close to Hornsey station, capturing the charm and refinement of a thoughtfully crafted local floral gift.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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