Whetstone Baskets & Posies - Thoughtful Florist Designs

At Whetstone Florist, our elegant flower baskets and delicate posies are lovingly created in our local shop just off High Road Whetstone, close to Totteridge & Whetstone station. Each arrangement is handcrafted by our experienced team to bring comfort, beauty and care to any occasion.

Whether you need a soft pastel posy for a farewell service, a classic wicker basket of seasonal flowers for a wake, or a gentle tribute to send across Oakleigh Road North, we design everything with sensitivity and attention to detail. Families across Totteridge, North Finchley and Southgate trust our local florist team for reliable, respectful service.

All our baskets and posies are made fresh each day using carefully selected blooms, ensuring they arrive looking their very best. You can order online in just a few clicks, or visit us in person if you'd like guidance choosing the right tribute.

  • Professional advice from experienced local florists
  • Fresh, long-lasting blooms arranged with care
  • Delivery to local chapels, homes and funeral directors

We offer trusted same-day delivery on our baskets and posies across Whetstone and nearby areas when you order before 3 PM. If you're unsure which design is most appropriate, our friendly team at Whetstone Florist is always here to help you choose the right flowers to say what words sometimes cannot.

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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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The photograph presents a serene and elegant sympathy flower basket, quietly resting on a white surface with a stark white background that highlights its gentle colours and rounded form. The basket is woven in a light cream tone, with a prominent, smoothly arched handle that curves above the flowers like a protective frame. Inside, the design is thoughtfully composed, with each bloom placed to balance colour, texture, and emotion, much like the carefully considered tributes often prepared for families in Whetstone. At the centre, a creamy white rose opens in a classic swirl, its soft, velvety petals suggesting purity, farewell, and enduring love. Flanking this focal bloom, deep purple calla lilies, sleek and trumpet-shaped, introduce a sophisticated contrast that feels fitting for a dignified funeral arrangement destined for a local church service or crematorium. Dancing between these larger flowers, delicate clematis-like blossoms unfold in pale lavender and lilac hues, their slender, star-shaped petals and tiny yellow centres adding a gentle, almost ethereal quality. Small clusters of sunny yellow and crisp white flowers, reminiscent of freesia or alstroemeria, are scattered throughout, creating uplifting highlights amid the more muted tones, like flashes of happy memory. On the right side, a single vivid magenta gerbera daisy emerges from the greenery, its wide circle of petals radiating warmth and offering a subtle symbol of hope. All of this is cradled in a generous layer of foliage: glossy, rounded dark green leaves and finer, lighter green sprigs build a lush, textured base, giving the basket a natural fullness. The overall effect is of a beautifully balanced condolence arrangement, crafted with quiet expertise and suitable for sending heartfelt sympathy throughout Whetstone and the surrounding area.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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An elegant sympathy flower basket sits in quiet isolation against a clean white backdrop, mirroring the stillness often sensed on early mornings around Whetstone High Road. The basket itself is woven from pale wicker in a light beige or off-white shade, with a matching handle rising in a soft curve over a rounded mound of flowers. At the centre are several large, creamy white roses, their petals unfurled in generous spirals that feel both luxurious and deeply tender, like a final, lingering embrace. Between the roses, star-shaped clematis blooms appear in muted lavender and periwinkle tones, each one with a striking yellow-green centre that adds a refined hint of colour and individuality, as if telling the unique story of a loved one's life. Surrounding these focal flowers is a halo of smaller white and pale lemon blossoms, freesia-like in their delicate trumpets and arching stems, with a mix of open blooms and tightly held buds. Gentle touches of bright yellow thread through the design, bringing a faint echo of sunlight that lifts the mood without disturbing its reflective nature. All of this is wrapped in a generous collar of glossy dark green foliage, the leaves layered and overlapping to create depth, richness, and a sense of natural abundance. The composition feels thoughtfully arranged and well balanced, the sort of respectful funeral tribute a family in Whetstone might choose for a service, crematorium farewell, or home condolence visit. It carries a message of sympathy and comfort, providing a quiet, floral focal point for remembrance amidst the busyness of arranging goodbyes in the N20 area.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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In this image, a light wooden basket holds a funeral flower arrangement designed with both tenderness and restraint, set cleanly against a bright white background. The basket itself is oval and gently shallow, its pale slats resting on unobtrusive little feet that lift it lightly from the surface, while a curved handle arches overhead in the same natural tone. This uncomplicated base would sit comfortably in a Whetstone chapel or on a sideboard in a family house near Totteridge Lane. Rising from it is a full, domed display of flowers that seems to overflow with care. The colour palette stays within comforting boundaries: creamy white, deep red, and soft pink, all softened by cushions of rich green foliage. At the centre, creamy white roses stand out, fully opened so their velvety petals can be seen in gentle spirals, echoing sentiments of peace, honour, and remembrance. Around them, red carnations in a deep, velvety shade contribute both volume and emotional weight, their many ruffled petals symbolising enduring love and respect. Interspersed are softer pink carnations and a few bi-coloured blooms with white petals edged or flecked with pink and red, creating a subtle interplay of tones that lightens the mood without losing its seriousness. Delicate white blossoms, much like freesias, thread through the arrangement, their slim, bell-shaped blooms adding a sense of airiness and quiet grace. Supporting everything is a generous collar of dark green foliage, likely ruscus or salal, with broad, glossy leaves that frame the flowers, while feathery fern or asparagus sprigs soften the edges and add a natural, almost garden-like feel. The overall effect is of a balanced, overflowing mound of flowers, ideal as a respectful condolence piece for a funeral or wake in the Whetstone community.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Photographed against a bright, uncluttered white background, this dome-shaped bouquet appears rich and inviting, as if it has just been hand-tied for same-day delivery to a Whetstone home. The flowers are closely placed, creating a lush, rounded silhouette without losing their individual character. Dominating the arrangement are garden roses in gentle shades of blush pink, buttery yellow, and soft peach, each bloom made up of many delicately layered petals. Some of these roses are open and full, like soft rosettes, while others remain more compact, a reminder of freshly cut stems from a trusted local supplier. Between them, several clematis flowers stretch out their star-like petals in white and pale lavender, their sunny yellow centres providing points of light that draw the eye. Emerging from the softer shapes are bold blue eryngium, or sea holly, their spiky, steel-blue heads creating a striking textural contrast and adding a modern flair often favoured in North London bouquet design. Deep purple lisianthus blossoms, some tightly budded and others gently opening, are nestled among the roses, introducing richness and a subtle sense of movement. Bright red hypericum berries, clustered like tiny jewels, peek between petals and foliage, giving playful pops of vibrant colour. A generous collar of greenery supports the entire piece: broad, glossy leaves hold the shape, while lighter, feathery greens and glimpses of dark, burgundy-tinted foliage add depth and sophistication. The bouquet has a warm, joyful presence, equally suited to brightening a sitting room near Totteridge & Whetstone station or being carried as a special gift to say thank you, celebrate a birthday, or mark a meaningful milestone with flowers that feel truly considered.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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COMPASSION POSY
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A rich, dome-shaped bouquet overflows with lilies and roses against a pure white backdrop, its dense, rounded form carefully composed to feel both luxurious and welcoming, much like the friendly houses around Whetstone High Road. At first glance, your eye is drawn to the sweeping white lilies, their trumpet-like blooms opening in gentle arcs, with smooth petals that appear almost luminous in the clean light. Some lilies remain in tight green buds, promising that the bouquet will continue to evolve over the coming days. Encircling these are generous clusters of roses in pastel pink and creamy ivory, the velvety petals unfolding layer by layer, from shy, cup-shaped buds to open, romantic rosettes that speak of admiration and affection. Interspersed among these softer shades, vibrant fuchsia and magenta Oriental lilies, similar to Stargazers, add moments of intensity; their petals are marked with deeper speckles and framed by bright, pollen-tipped stamens, creating a sense of depth and movement within the design. Fine sprays of white baby's breath wind through the bouquet, the tiny, cloud-like blooms filling gaps with delicate, airy texture that contrasts beautifully with the bold lilies and plush roses. Hints of green foliage support the structure, giving the arrangement a fresh, garden-picked feel, as though it has just been carried in from a Totteridge garden on a clear spring morning. The lighting is bright and even, enhancing the crisp detail of each petal and leaf so the bouquet looks perfectly fresh and ready for same-day delivery. This design feels particularly suited for romantic occasions, milestone birthdays, or as a heartfelt thank-you gift to someone special in Whetstone or nearby Totteridge and Oakleigh Park.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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