Little Ilford Baskets & Posies - Thoughtful Flowers for Every Moment

At Little Ilford Florist, our hand-crafted flower baskets and delicate posies are designed right here in Little Ilford, just a short stroll from Romford Road and close to Little Ilford Park. Each design is created by experienced local florists who understand how to balance colour, scent, and texture for truly memorable bouquets.

Whether you need a soft pastel posy for a thoughtful tribute, a vibrant basket to brighten a home near Church Road, or something elegant for a gathering in East Ham or Manor Park, we'll tailor your flowers with care. We source fresh seasonal stems daily and condition every bloom on-site to ensure long-lasting beauty.

Our trusted local florist team offers convenient same-day delivery across Little Ilford and surrounding areas, including:

  • East Ham
  • Manor Park
  • Forest Gate

Place your order online before 3 PM for reliable same-day delivery. Each basket or posy is hand-delivered with care, never boxed or couriered, so your flowers arrive looking as beautiful as when they left our workbench.

With years of experience serving families and businesses around Little Ilford Park and the wider Newham community, Little Ilford Florist is a trusted name for elegant baskets and posies that speak from the heart.

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 funeral flowers image, a cream-toned wicker basket with a high, smooth handle is set against a pure white backdrop, creating the calm, uncluttered look often chosen for tributes in Little Ilford chapels and homes. The arrangement overflows in a rounded, carefully balanced mound, as though the flowers have settled naturally into place. At the centre, a large, creamy white rose opens in perfect concentric layers, its velvety petals suggesting purity, farewell, and gentle affection. Flanking it, two rich purple calla lilies arc forward with sculpted, trumpet-like forms, their velvety surfaces echoing the sombre dignity of a memorial service while still feeling soft and welcoming. Around them, pale lavender clematis with their star-shaped petals and subtle yellow hearts drift through the design, adding a delicate, airy movement, almost like soft spoken words shared in remembrance. Small blossoms in bright yellow and clean white-resembling freesia or alstroemeria-pepper the spaces between, their bell-shaped flowers providing uplifting notes of light and hope, much like sunshine breaking through a quiet Ilford morning over nearby streets and gardens. On the right, a single fuchsia or magenta gerbera daisy commands attention, its ring of fine, radial petals forming a vivid focal point of love and gratitude. Beneath and around every bloom, an abundance of glossy dark green leaves and finer, lighter green foliage creates depth and structure, shaping the basket into a full, generous dome. The soft shadow beneath anchors the arrangement realistically, suggesting it has just been set down, ready to be carried to a Little Ilford service as a heartfelt expression of sympathy and support.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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An elegant sympathy flower basket is set against a clean white background, the light wicker handle rising in a soft arc that echoes the quiet, reflective mood of a funeral or memorial. The basket is filled to the brim with a rounded, harmonious arrangement that looks as though it has been composed petal by petal by an experienced Little Ilford florist, accustomed to guiding families through tender goodbyes. At the centre, several large, creamy white roses open fully, their velvety petals unfurling in perfect circles that suggest innocence, respect, and enduring love. Around them, airy, star-shaped clematis flowers in pale lavender and light periwinkle introduce a gentle whisper of colour, their yellow-green centres adding a subtle, luminous contrast that keeps the design soft rather than stark. Nestled between these focal blooms are clusters of smaller white and pale yellow flowers reminiscent of freesia, some in full bloom, others still wrapped in tight buds, like quiet breaths between words of condolence. Bright yellow highlights and crisp white petals bring a delicate lift to the palette, preventing it from feeling heavy, much like morning light along the residential streets off Romford Road. Lush, dark green foliage frames and supports the flowers, glossy leaves and slender stems creating a rich base that emphasises the freshness and care in every stem. The overall effect is one of calm, refined beauty, perfectly suited for funeral services, cremation tributes, or sympathy deliveries across Little Ilford, offering a gentle, dignified way to honour a life and comfort grieving hearts.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A softly lit image shows a refined sympathy flower basket, composed with the same care you might expect from a trusted local Little Ilford florist creating a tribute for a family on nearby residential streets. The basket itself is crafted from pale, natural wood, gently oblong with small feet that lift it slightly from the surface, and a smooth, arched handle that frames the flowers like a protective halo. Within, the blooms are arranged in a full, domed shape, densely woven together so no stem feels out of place. Several creamy white roses, fully open yet still structured, sit proudly at the centre, their layered petals evoking peace and heartfelt remembrance. Around them, deep red carnations with pleated, velvety petals bring a rich, emotional intensity, the sort often chosen to honour a life deeply loved. Among these, lighter carnations appear in shades of blush pink with touches of red along the petal edges, softening the palette and lending a gentle, consoling note. Smaller clusters of white, trumpet-like blossoms, reminiscent of freesias, peek through the larger flowers, suggesting fragility and hope amid grief. The entire composition rests on a generous base of dark green foliage, the broad, glossy leaves providing support and contrast, while fine, feathery fronds of fern-like greenery rise lightly above, adding an airy, natural finish. Set against a clean white background, each colour and texture stands out, making this arrangement suitable for funeral chapels in and around Little Ilford, crematorium services, or as a thoughtful condolence delivery to a grieving home.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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A lush, domed bouquet sits centre stage against a pure white background, every bloom carefully placed so the colours seem to glow from within. At first glance, layers of garden roses in blush pink, warm yellow, and delicate peach catch the light, their petals spiralling outward in soft curls that suggest both luxury and ease. Nestled among them, star-shaped clematis flowers in white and pale lilac stretch their slender petals, each blossom anchored by a bright, sunlit centre that adds a touch of lightness and air. Rising through this softness, blue Eryngium-sea holly with its metallic blue-grey spikes-brings structure and a slightly untamed feel, like a nod to wildflower borders along the edges of Little Ilford's green spaces. Deep purple lisianthus are tucked between the roses, some still in tight buds and others beginning to unfurl, creating shadows and small pockets of depth within the rounded form. Scattered throughout the design, bright red Hypericum berries pop against the pastels, their smooth, bead-like forms adding a playful rhythm to the composition. A rich foundation of green foliage supports it all: glossy leaves reflecting tiny highlights, finer feathery greens softening the outline, and hints of darker, almost burgundy foliage lending sophistication. The bouquet is lit with a gentle, even light that makes it feel freshly arranged, as though just finished on the workbench of a neighbourhood florist off the main streets of Little Ilford. The combination of colour, texture, and careful balance gives the arrangement a joyful, uplifting character, perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply bringing a sense of celebration into a local home.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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COMPASSION POSY
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A densely packed, rounded bouquet of lilies and roses glows against a pure white backdrop, capturing the feeling of an elegant celebration arranged by a careful Little Ilford florist. Broad white lily blooms provide the main structure, their smooth, waxy petals opening gracefully like small trumpets, some flowers fully expanded while others remain as pale green buds that promise to open in the days ahead. Nestled among them are rows of blush-pink and cream roses, each bloom a spiral of soft, velvety petals ranging from tight, cupped buds to generous, open flowers that invite the eye inward. Bold Oriental lilies in vivid fuchsia and deep magenta punctuate the arrangement, their star-shaped faces scattered with burgundy speckles and framed by glowing pink edges, giving the bouquet a sense of drama and depth. All around these feature blooms, tiny white flowers of baby's breath weave through the design, their airy clusters creating a cloud-like halo that softens the brighter tones. Slivers of green foliage and arching lily leaves emerge between blossoms, offering a fresh, garden-like contrast to the predominantly pink-and-white palette. The bouquet is photographed in bright, even light, with no shadows distracting from the intricate textures and rich colours, making every contour feel almost touchable. This composition evokes the emotions of a springtime walk through nearby Little Ilford Park: hopeful, romantic, and gently uplifting, perfect for gifting on birthdays, engagements, or as a tender gesture sent to homes along Church Road or into neighbouring Manor Park.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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