Reading BASKETS / POSIES

At Flowers Reading, our hand-crafted flower baskets and posies are designed right here in Reading, just a short stroll from Broad Street and the Oracle Shopping Centre. As a local, independent florist, we combine years of experience with fresh seasonal flowers to create calming sympathy posies, cheerful get-well baskets and charming gifts for every occasion.

Each design is made to order by our skilled team in Reading, using high-quality stems sourced from trusted growers. Whether you’re sending a soft pastel posy to Caversham, a rustic country basket to Tilehurst, or a bright, modern design to Earley, we’ll make sure it arrives looking fresh, full and beautifully presented.

We offer reliable same-day delivery across Reading and surrounding areas, including:

  • Caversham & riverside addresses by the River Thames
  • Tilehurst & West Reading
  • Earley & Lower Earley

Place your order before 3 PM for same-day delivery, or order online any time for next-day service. Our local knowledge means we know the best routes around Reading Station and through the town centre, helping your flowers arrive on time and in perfect condition.

If you’re unsure which basket or posy to choose, our friendly Reading florist team is always happy to guide you, ensuring your gift feels thoughtful, personal and genuinely local.

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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This image shows a tender and elegant funeral flower arrangement, the kind of thoughtful tribute a family in Reading might choose to honour a loved one. It is presented in a light, off-white woven basket with a strong, curved handle that arches protectively over the blooms, all set against a clean white background that gives the scene a peaceful, timeless quality. In the centre, a single creamy white rose opens in smooth, concentric curls, its soft texture and subtle ivory shade evoking innocence, reverence, and enduring love. Flanking this rose are two rich purple calla lilies, their long, sculpted trumpets folding inward in graceful curves, the deep colour adding a dignified, almost ceremonial feel. Among them, small clematis-like flowers in pale lavender and lilac are scattered with care, their star-shaped petals and yellow centres adding a whisper of lightness and the feeling of a gentle spring breeze. Bright touches of yellow and white trumpet-shaped blossoms, reminiscent of alstroemeria or freesia, provide delicate highlights and texture, bringing an understated brightness that reflects treasured memories. Toward the right-hand side, a single magenta gerbera-style bloom, bold and daisy-like, peeks out with a halo of narrow petals, introducing a tender spark of vivid colour that suggests the vibrancy of the life being remembered. All of these flowers are nestled into a full bed of greenery, from broad, glossy leaves that catch the light to lighter green sprigs that fill and soften the edges. A soft shadow below the basket anchors it within the frame, enhancing the sense of still, reflective space, much like the quiet atmosphere of a Reading chapel or crematorium during a farewell service.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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This image shows a beautifully composed sympathy flower basket, the kind a skilled Reading florist at Flowers Reading might prepare for a memorial service or quiet family farewell. The basket itself is light in colour, crafted from woven wicker and finished in a soft cream or beige that blends easily into any setting. A curved handle in the same tone rises over the centre, framing a generous dome of flowers that overflows almost to the basket's edge. At the heart of the display are several large, full-bloomed roses in shades of white and gentle cream, their velvety petals opened wide, symbolising grace, purity, and cherished memories. Among them, star-shaped clematis blossoms in pale lavender and soft periwinkle are dotted carefully, each with a striking yellow-green centre that brings a hint of brightness without disturbing the calm mood. Around and between these focal blooms, smaller white and pale yellow flowers, similar to freesia and alstroemeria, add lightness and detail; some have ruffled petals, others are more slender, and a few are still in bud, suggesting the continuity of life and love. The palette of whites, creams, lemony yellows, and cool lilacs feels fresh and luminous, like soft daylight over the Thames. Dark green foliage fills in the spaces, with glossy broad leaves and finer sprigs providing contrast and structure, enhancing the flowers' pastel tones. Set against a plain white background, the arrangement stands out as a gentle, dignified tribute, suitable for delivery across Reading, whether to a funeral service in Caversham, a chapel near the town centre, or directly to a grieving family's home as a tangible, comforting expression of support.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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This image captures a serene sympathy flower basket, crafted with the kind of calm precision you might expect from a seasoned Reading florist who understands the emotions of a farewell. A low, oval basket made from smooth, pale wooden slats forms the base, resting lightly on four small feet that lift it delicately from the surface. An arched handle in the same muted, natural tone rises over the flowers, framing the arrangement without overshadowing it. Within the basket, a full, rounded mound of blooms unfolds: creamy white roses, deep red carnations, and soft pink and bi-coloured carnations nestle closely together, supported by a bed of vivid greenery. The white roses, fully open and velvety, spiral outward from their centres, embodying purity, respect, and lasting love. In contrast, the deep red carnations contribute a solemn richness, their ruffled petals creating layers of texture that draw the eye. Softer carnations, tinged with pink and edged in red or deeper blush, weave through the design, easing the contrast and offering a sense of comfort and gentle warmth. Between the larger blooms, smaller white flowers-likely fragrant freesias-appear on slender stems, their bell-shaped petals and tight buds suggesting delicacy and renewal. The flowers are cradled by a generous collar of deep green foliage, perhaps ruscus or salal, with feathery, fern-like sprigs lifting lightly above, giving the piece a graceful, airy finish. Set against a pristine white backdrop, every colour and contour stands out clearly. This arrangement feels perfectly suited to a funeral or memorial service in Reading, perhaps adorning a service in Caversham, near Prospect Park, or at a quiet chapel on the outskirts of town, where its soft, dignified beauty can offer solace and a tangible expression of sympathy.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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COMPASSION POSY
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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Photographed from a slightly elevated, overhead angle against a spotless white background, this sumptuous bouquet appears as a perfect, rounded mound of blooms, full and generously arranged. Dominating the composition are elegant white lilies, their trumpet-shaped blossoms unfolding in smooth, graceful arcs that reveal soft green centers and prominent stamens brushed with golden pollen. A few buds remain firmly closed and bright green, adding height and a sense of freshness, like stems that have just arrived from a Reading flower market on a cool morning. Tucked tightly among these lilies are roses in gentle shades of blush pink and creamy ivory, their velvety petals spiralling inward into classic, romantic rosettes. Some roses are wide open, revealing intricate layers, while others sit in semi-open or bud form, creating visual rhythm and depth. Interspersed to dramatic effect are several deep pink or fuchsia Oriental lilies, akin to Stargazer varieties, their bold magenta petals dusted with darker speckles and framing luminous yellow anthers. These striking blooms appear almost like bursts of colour echoing the lively atmosphere of Reading town centre on a busy Saturday. Threaded throughout the bouquet are fine sprays of white baby's breath, their tiny, cloud-like blossoms softening the interplay of pinks and whites and filling any small spaces with airy lightness. Subtle slivers of green foliage peek from between the blossoms, lending a natural foundation and a refreshing hint of garden life. Bathed in bright, even lighting, every petal, bud, and speckled detail emerges clearly, creating an impression of freshly arranged, hand-crafted beauty. This bouquet feels ideal for heartfelt occasions across Reading-whether celebrating a milestone birthday in Tilehurst, sending love to a partner in Earley, or marking an anniversary dinner at home-radiating tenderness, celebration, and timeless romance.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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