Swiss Cottage BASKETS / POSIES

At Flowers Swiss Cottage, our hand-crafted flower baskets and delicate posies are designed to bring comfort, care and a touch of everyday beauty to homes and events across Swiss Cottage and beyond. Working just moments from Swiss Cottage Underground Station, close to Finchley Road and the greenery of Primrose Hill, our experienced team of local florists carefully select each stem for freshness, colour and meaning.

Whether you're sending a soft pastel posy to say "thinking of you" or a generous wicker basket of seasonal flowers to celebrate a new home, every design is created by an expert florist who understands how flowers should look, feel and last. We regularly deliver to homes and businesses in:

  • Belsize Park
  • St John's Wood
  • Hampstead

Our reputation as a trusted local flower shop has been built on personal service and attention to detail. Each basket or posy is conditioned, arranged and presented with care so it arrives ready to enjoy - no fuss, just beautiful bouquets and designs that fit perfectly on coffee tables, bedside cabinets and reception desks.

Need something delivered quickly? We offer reliable same-day delivery across Swiss Cottage and nearby areas when you order online before 3 PM. Share a thoughtful gesture today with lovingly arranged flowers from Flowers Swiss Cottage.

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
A softly lit studio photograph shows a lush funeral flower basket arranged with the quiet care of an experienced Swiss Cottage florist. The light-coloured woven basket, likely off-white or cream, has a curved handle that frames the flowers in a gentle arch. Nestled at the centre is a large creamy white rose, its petals tightly yet gracefully swirled, radiating calm and purity. On either side, two striking deep purple calla lilies rise in their distinctive trumpet forms, their smooth, velvety surfaces catching the light like silk and adding a sense of solemn elegance. Interlaced throughout the design are delicate clematis-like flowers in pale lavender and lilac, each star-shaped bloom with a soft yellow centre, giving the arrangement an airy, almost whispered texture. Sprays of small yellow and white blossoms, reminiscent of alstroemeria or freesia, peek through the greenery, lifting the mood with hints of brightness without disturbing the respectful tone. To the right, a single magenta gerbera-style daisy leans outward, its saturated colour and layered petals symbolising the individuality of the life being honoured. Surrounding every bloom is abundant foliage: broad, glossy dark green leaves provide structure, while finer, lighter green stems fill in the gaps, creating a full, rounded silhouette. A subtle shadow beneath the basket anchors it against the clean white background, giving the composition depth and presence. The overall effect is of a serene, garden-like tribute that would feel at home in a quiet service near Finchley Road or tucked beside a memorial bench in a Swiss Cottage green space, expressing sympathy, remembrance, and gentle support to grieving families.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
A softly lit funeral flower basket is presented on a clean white backdrop, its pale wicker weaving and curved handle giving an immediate sense of calm and tradition. The basket is generously packed with blooms, forming a rounded, almost cloud-like shape. Dominating the centre are large, creamy white roses, their petals lush and fully open, each blossom like a gentle, silent message of love and respect. Around them, smaller white and pale yellow freesia-style flowers tumble naturally, some still in bud, others just beginning to unfurl, suggesting new beginnings and the tender fragility of life. Here and there, delicate star-shaped clematis in muted lavender and soft periwinkle stretch their pointed petals, their yellow-green centres glowing lightly against the cooler tones, reminiscent of climbing flowers you might notice in the gardens off Avenue Road or near the quiet corners around Swiss Cottage. The surrounding foliage is rich and deep green, with broad glossy leaves and finer leafy stems that cradle the blooms, giving the composition structure and a verdant freshness, as if it were just arranged in a nearby Swiss Cottage flower studio. The overall colour harmony of cream, white, lemon, and lilac creates a serene, contemplative mood, suitable for a funeral, a memorial gathering, or a condolence gift sent to a family home. This arrangement feels as though it has been thoughtfully composed to offer comfort, a soft presence that honours a life with dignity while bringing a moment of peace to those who receive it.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
A serene funeral flower basket stands out clearly against a bright white background, its colours and textures arranged to feel both respectful and softly comforting. The basket itself is made from pale, natural wood, with an oblong, footed base and a graceful handle that arches high above the blooms, echoing the gentle curve of a protective embrace. Inside, fully opened creamy white roses sit at the heart of the design, their layered petals forming calm, rounded shapes that naturally draw the eye and suggest purity, remembrance, and peace. Clusters of deep red carnations surround them, each ruffled petal catching the light to create a velvety depth of colour that conveys devotion and heartfelt love. Pale pink and bi-coloured carnations, edged or flecked with red, soften the intensity, bringing a quiet, compassionate note to the composition. Nestled between these focal flowers, delicate white florets, reminiscent of freesias, rise on slender stems, adding fine detail and a sense of lightness. The whole arrangement rests on a foundation of rich green foliage: broad, shiny leaves provide structure and contrast, while airy plumes of fern-like greenery emerge from the top and sides, giving the design a natural, almost garden-like feel. The flowers are carefully packed to form a domed, overflowing mound, suggesting abundance without ever feeling crowded. As a local Swiss Cottage florist, I can imagine this basket traveling gently along Avenue Road or towards the quiet streets off Belsize Road, bringing a dignified message of sympathy to a memorial service or family home, offering a visually soothing focus for reflection and shared memories.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
COMPASSION POSY
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
A sumptuous, dome-shaped bouquet brimming with lilies and roses is shown against a crisp white background, the flowers appearing as if they have just been arranged in a quiet corner of Swiss Cottage. Wide, trumpet-like white lilies form the main structure, their petals curved and silky, glowing softly under bright, even lighting. Between them, pale blush pink and creamy white roses rise at different heights, some petals still cupped protectively around their centres, others fully open so their layered spirals can be appreciated. Punctuating this gentle palette are several vivid fuchsia and deep magenta Oriental lilies, with slightly recurved petals flecked with darker speckles, drawing the eye to the centre like little firework bursts. Throughout the bouquet, fine stems of white baby's breath weave in and out, their tiny blossoms adding a feathery halo that lends lightness to the dense, rounded form. Hints of green foliage appear here and there, suggesting sturdy lily stems and rose leaves providing structure beneath the sea of petals. The arrangement feels lush and generous, as if intended for a meaningful moment-a wedding celebration at a Swiss Cottage restaurant, a milestone anniversary near Belsize Park, or a romantic surprise delivered to a flat overlooking the local tree-lined streets. There is a sense of freshness and calm sophistication, the kind of bouquet a trusted neighbourhood florist might create after listening carefully to a client's story. The image captures the blend of soft fragrance, satiny petals, and airy gypsophila that together evoke love, celebration, and thoughtful connection.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00