St Mary Cray Flower Baskets & Posies

At St Mary Cray Florist, our hand-crafted flower baskets and delicate posies are designed with real local care here in St Mary Cray, just a short stroll from Cray Valley and the shops around Cray Avenue and High Street Orpington.

Whether you're sending a thoughtful thank you, a sympathy tribute, or a cheerful get-well surprise, our skilled florist team creates each design fresh every morning. We carefully select seasonal flowers and arrange them into classic wicker baskets and compact posies that are easy to place in the home, care homes, churches and offices across the area.

We offer reliable same-day delivery on all baskets and posies when you order online before 3 PM, with friendly drivers covering:

  • Orpington and the surrounding estates
  • Petts Wood and St Mary Cray station area
  • Chislehurst, including local churches and funeral homes

Because we work locally every day, we understand the timings and requirements for homes, businesses and services around Cray Avenue and nearby community venues. If you need guidance on the right size or style, we're always happy to advise, drawing on years of floristry experience in BR5.

Explore our collection of thoughtfully arranged baskets and posies and order online today with St Mary Cray Florist for beautiful, dependable same-day delivery across St Mary Cray and beyond.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A carefully balanced handwoven basket of soft pastels and fresh greenery, pictured against a clean white backdrop, that feels like a small, tender tribute from a neighbourhood florist. Dominating the design are several immaculate white Gerbera daisies, each with a striking dark brown to black central disc that anchors the airy palette. Clustered around them are frothy, pale pink carnations whose ruffled layers create a gentle, tactile abundance; between those blooms lie compact sprays of white and pale yellow chrysanthemum-like flowers that add brightness and fullness. Scattered among the larger shapes are tiny, starry blue-lavender accent blooms that lift the composition with cool contrast. The greenery is as considered as the flowers: silvery eucalyptus leaves introduce a soft sheen and subtle fragrance, while glossy, deep-green ruscus branches trail out to the left, forming an elegant cascade that suggests movement. The basket itself-light natural willow or wicker-has a handcrafted feel, its curved brown handle arching over the flowers and framing the arrangement like an embrace. The light is bright yet diffused, revealing petal textures and the gentle scent of eucalyptus and carnations without harsh shadows. Created with local sensibilities in mind, this arrangement is the kind of piece St Mary Cray Florist would prepare for condolence tributes, get-well wishes, or a gentle celebration of a quiet moment. It reads as both modest and refined, offering a message of comfort, purity, and softly expressed care suitable for display on a console, beside a hospital bed, or as a sympathetic offering.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Close your eyes and let a local St Mary Cray florist guide you through this ready-to-gift bouquet. Seen from above, the Florist Choice Basket spills with a joyous abundance of blooms and greenery, the light catching the velvety petals and turning the arrangement into a living bouquet of feeling. Dominant peonies in hot pink rise in ruffled splendor, their petals catching the light like satin. White ranunculus nestle beside them in neat, concentric layers, while cloud-soft hydrangeas in pale pinks fill the middle with volume. Pale blush roses and white-cream blooms thread through the bouquet, and crisp white anemones with their signature dark centers provide a touch of drama. Interlacing the flowers are smaller white fillers and slender eucalyptus stems, lending fresh fragrance and a delicate, woodland note. The flowers are tucked into a sturdy, pale-toned woven basket, rustic yet refined, with the handle barely peeking through the heady mass. A central white square label bears Florist Choice Basket in a graceful script, followed by CHOICE - BASKET - in a clean sans-serif and the price ?60 beneath in bold. This composition feels crafted for a celebration or a heartfelt surprise, as if it had just left the bench of our St Mary Cray studio to brighten a doorstep. The bouquet would suit anniversaries, birthdays, or a thoughtful gesture, and is offered with the reassurance of fresh stems and careful handling, with same-day delivery extending across St Mary Cray and nearby Bromley neighbourhoods. The air around it is gentle and inviting, promising color, fragrance, and a touch of romance in equal measure.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A softly lit studio photograph shows a refined funeral flower basket resting on a smooth white surface, its woven, cream-tinted wicker and tall curved handle framing a lush garden of blooms. In the centre, a perfect creamy white rose opens slowly, each petal curling outward with a sense of serenity and grace, offering a focal point of peace. Nearby, two rich purple calla lilies lift their trumpet-like forms with quiet elegance, their deep colour creating a dignified contrast that feels appropriate for a final farewell. Scattered gracefully throughout are light lavender and pale lilac clematis flowers, their slim, starry petals and delicate yellow centres giving the arrangement a gentle, almost whisper-like quality. Around them cluster yellow and white filler flowers, similar to freesia or alstroemeria, whose small bell-shaped blooms add texture and subtle brightness, like soft notes of hope amid sorrow. On the right side, a single magenta gerbera daisy emerges from the greenery, its bold circle of petals bringing a tender hint of joy and remembrance, as if recalling happier days spent together wandering the streets of St Mary Cray or visiting nearby green spaces. The flowers are anchored by an abundance of glossy dark and fresh light green foliage, layered to create depth and a natural, rounded silhouette. A faint, natural shadow beneath the basket grounds the composition, giving it realism and presence. This image captures the feeling of a carefully crafted tribute that a local St Mary Cray florist might prepare for a funeral or memorial service, expressing sympathy, comfort, and gratitude for a life well lived.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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A light, natural wicker basket with a graceful, arching handle is placed against a clean white backdrop, showcasing a thoughtful funeral flower arrangement that feels both tender and composed. Nestled within, several full, creamy white roses take centre stage, their soft, velvety petals opening wide in a gesture that suggests peace and farewell. Woven between these roses are distinctive clematis blooms in pale lavender and periwinkle tones, their star-shaped petals stretching out around vivid yellow-green centres, adding a delicate note of colour that recalls early morning light over St Mary Cray's green spaces. Clusters of smaller white and pale yellow freesia-like flowers, some still in bud, lend a gentle fragrance and a sense of time unfolding, echoing the quiet progression of a remembrance service. Additional white, softly ruffled filler flowers deepen the texture, making the basket look lush yet never overpowering. All of this rests in a cradle of abundant dark green foliage, from broad, glossy leaves to lighter, more feathery sprigs, creating a rich contrast that makes the pastel blooms appear even more luminous. The design feels like it has been composed by an experienced local florist who understands how families in St Mary Cray wish to express sympathy-gracefully, sincerely, and without excess. Suitable for placing beside a casket, on a memory table, or delivering directly to a bereaved home, the basket's muted harmony of white, cream, soft yellow, and pale lavender conveys compassion, remembrance, and a quiet promise of hope beyond loss.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A light wooden funeral flower basket rests as if just placed on a table in a calm St Mary Cray home, its soft tones and rounded shape echoing comfort and care. The basket itself is made from pale, natural wood slats, gently oval, raised on small feet, and topped with a smooth, arched handle that frames the flowers without overpowering them. From this base, a lush, dome-shaped arrangement rises, densely filled yet thoughtfully spaced so every bloom can be seen. Creamy white roses unfold in full, velvety spirals, their petals soft and serene, symbolising peace and remembrance. Around them are rich red carnations, their ruffled, layered petals adding depth, texture, and a heartfelt note of devotion, interspersed with variegated carnations whose white petals are kissed with pink and red along the edges. Small white flowers, reminiscent of freesias, appear in clusters on slender stems, their bell-shaped blossoms tumbling gently between the larger blooms, bringing a delicate brightness. The flowers sit on a cushion of lush, dark green foliage, with broad, glossy leaves giving structure and weight, while wispy fern-like greenery reaches up and out, adding lightness and movement. The colours-creamy whites, deep reds, blush pinks, and rich greens-stand out clearly against the bright white background, as if under soft chapel lighting. This arrangement feels ideal for expressing sympathy to a family in St Mary Cray, whether placed beside a photo at a memorial service or delivered as a thoughtful condolence tribute that speaks quietly of respect, love, and support.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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A round, luxuriously full bouquet takes centre stage against a pure white background, making every colour and texture stand out with clarity. The arrangement forms a perfect dome, packed tightly with garden roses in soft pink, warm yellow, and delicate peach, their petals arranged in spirals that suggest both freshness and maturity as some blooms are just opening while others are fully expanded. Among these classic roses, clematis flowers stretch their pointed petals in shades of white, lilac, and pale lavender, each bloom centred with a tuft of bright yellow stamens that lend a light, whimsical feel, like something lifted from a cottage garden near the River Cray. Piercing this softness are several stems of blue eryngium, or sea holly, their steel-blue, thistle-like heads bringing definition and a slightly wild, coastal character. Deep purple lisianthus are tucked throughout, from tight, ruffled buds to partially open cups, adding depth and a rich, velvety tone that balances the pastels. Scattered between petals and leaves are clusters of bright red hypericum berries, small and round, adding a playful, berry-bright accent. The entire composition is supported by a rich skirt of greenery: smooth, glossy leaves, fine needle-like sprigs, and touches of dark, almost burgundy foliage that subtly frame the blooms. The bouquet feels like a joyful, polished design you might choose for a birthday, anniversary, or new home in St Mary Cray, bringing the freshness of a carefully tended garden indoors. The soft, even lighting makes every element of the florist's work clearly visible, from the curve of each rose to the delicate texture of the clematis petals.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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From a top-down perspective this compact, circular bouquet presents a quiet celebration of white and cream blooms arranged with practiced care. Dominant white oriental lilies open wide at the centre, each trumpet-formed petal showing soft veining and pale green anthers that catch the light, their shape giving the bouquet a gracious, architectural centre. Interlaced among them are creamy ivory roses-some tightly furled, others gently unfolding-whose velvety petals form layered rosettes that invite a tactile imagining of softness. Filmy clouds of white Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) thread between the larger flowers, their tiny star-like blossoms creating a frothy, ethereal veil that breathes air through the dense composition and adds an intricate, handcrafted feel. A few bright green leaves edge the arrangement, discreetly framing the circle and providing natural contrast that keeps the white tones luminous rather than flat. The picture reads as both formal and intimate: a bridal bouquet conceived for a calm, understated ceremony or a refined gift that conveys purity, sympathy, or new beginnings. There is a subtle sensory impression in the scene-the lilies' sweet perfume mingling with the roses' deeper scent-and a clear sense of technical skill in the even, symmetrical layout. As an image for local floristry, it evokes a delivery made with care along St Mary Cray High Street, or collected after a short walk from St Mary Cray railway station for a wedding at a nearby church or a reception by the Cray Valley.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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Cradled in the centre of a pure white backdrop, this lush, dome-shaped bouquet looks as though it has just been finished on a workbench in a St Mary Cray flower shop, its colours and textures carefully balanced by an experienced hand. Large white lilies dominate the design, their sculpted, trumpet-like petals stretching outward with poise, some blooms fully open while others remain in green, tightly held buds that promise to unfurl in the days ahead. Nestled between them are clusters of roses in muted blush pink and warm cream, their velvety petals spiralling inward and outward in different stages of bloom, adding a romantic softness that feels perfect for a proposal or an anniversary supper at home. Threaded boldly through this gentle harmony are rich fuchsia and deep magenta Oriental lilies, likely Stargazer types, their flamboyant petals freckled with darker spots and punctuated by golden-yellow stamens that create striking focal points. A fine mist of white baby's breath weaves through the entire composition, softening transitions between blooms and adding a light, cloud-like halo that keeps the bouquet from appearing too dense. Slender green foliage peeks out at the edges, suggesting stems freshly trimmed and placed in water for same-day delivery across St Mary Cray and neighbouring areas. The lighting is bright and even, catching the sheen on each petal and suggesting a bouquet created with care for moments of deep emotion-weddings, milestone birthdays, or quiet expressions of sympathy in local homes near the station, the high street, or the green spaces nearby.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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I imagine this composition as a peaceful dawn bouquet, a compact, rounded cushion of pale pink roses and pristine white freesia illuminated by soft morning light. The principal roses range from fully opened, swirl-centered varieties to tiny spray roses that nestle into crevices and give the dome a layered, almost tactile depth; their blush-to-warm-pink spectrum reads as a gentle gradient. Interspersed throughout are sprays of white freesia, some trumpet-shaped blooms revealing faint yellow anthers, others still in elongated buds-these add vertical accents and an approachable, slightly honeyed fragrance that lifts the arrangement. Rich, glossy green leaves provide a dense, supportive backdrop, while variegated foliage with cream-edged margins introduces a painterly highlight, preventing the composition from feeling flat. The design hides stems completely, emphasizing a smooth, formal silhouette that feels both intimate and carefully structured. Under the soft photographic lighting the petals appear plush and inviting, the freesias translucent with subtle veins, and the leaves glossy with a lived-in, garden-fresh sheen. This style of arrangement works for tender celebrations such as a peaceful birthday, a new baby welcome, or a gentle get-well gift, carrying reassurance rather than exuberance. Locally, this bouquet would suit delivery across St Mary Cray and nearby St Pauls Cray, arriving like a quiet morning on the High Street, understated yet thoughtfully arranged. The overall impression is one of calm craftsmanship, floral textures that beg to be touched, and a scent that is quietly uplifting.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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