Reading Sprays & Sheaves – Thoughtful Floral Tributes

At Flowers Reading, we create elegant funeral sprays and sheaves that express your love and respect with sensitivity and care. As an experienced local florist in Reading, we understand how important it is to get every detail right at such a difficult time.

All our designs are arranged by skilled florists in our Reading workshop, using fresh seasonal flowers sourced daily. Whether you need a classic coffin spray, a simple tied sheaf, or a personalised tribute in favourite colours, we’ll guide you gently through the options and ensure everything is delivered on time to local funeral directors and crematoriums, including Reading Crematorium near All Hallows Road.

We offer reliable same-day delivery across Reading and surrounding areas such as Caversham, Earley and Tilehurst when you order online before 3 PM. Our drivers know the town well, from Broad Street and The Oracle to quieter residential roads, so your tributes arrive with the dignity and care they deserve.

  • Handcrafted sprays and sheaves, designed in Reading
  • Delivery to local homes, churches and funeral directors
  • Compassionate, knowledgeable advice from expert florists

Each piece is made to order, with thoughtful finishing touches that reflect your memories and messages. You can order online in minutes, or add your personal message at checkout, knowing it will be handwritten and placed with your flowers with the utmost respect.

Our Customer Support Team works closely with the Funeral Directors to ensure timely and precise delivery.

SPRAYS/SHEAVES
FAITHFUL GUARDIAN SPRAY
FAITHFUL GUARDIAN SPRAY
£75.00
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FLORIST CHOICE SPRAY
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY SPRAY £100
£100.00
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FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY SPRAY £200
£200.00
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An elegant sympathy spray of white lilies and Lisianthus rests diagonally on a stark white background, captured in a way that highlights the careful craftsmanship of a Reading florist. The arrangement forms a classic teardrop or casket shape, starting fuller and rounded at the upper left where the stems converge, then tapering gracefully to a gentle point at the lower right. Dominating the central section are several pristine white Oriental lilies: some bloom fully, opening their thick, silky petals into broad, trumpeting stars that reveal soft yellow stamens and a faint hint of green near the throat; others remain as long, smooth buds poised to open in the days ahead. Nestled between these impressive blooms are clusters of Lisianthus in complementary white and lavender tones. Their petals are softer, more delicate, and edged with subtle lilac and pale purple lines, giving each small flower a slightly ruffled, romantic character. Numerous unopened Lisianthus buds rise among the open flowers, adding height and a sense of gentle movement. Beneath and around the blooms lies a structured bed of greenery. Broad, dark leaves lend weight and stability, while selected leaves have been expertly folded and rolled into sculptural curls, lending a contemporary twist to the traditional spray. Long, slender palm-like fronds radiate outward along the sides and lower edge, their linear shape emphasising the flowing, elongated silhouette. The overall effect is one of serene calm and respectful beauty, the kind of floral tribute a family might choose for a farewell at a Reading church or a service near the banks of the Thames, where the understated fragrance of lilies and the cool green foliage help bring a quiet sense of comfort.
SERENITY SPRAY
£75.00
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A beautifully composed casket spray in shades of deep red and lush green stretches diagonally across a stark white background, its elongated teardrop form reminiscent of arrangements seen at intimate funerals in Reading and the surrounding suburbs. The upper left section is richly packed with dark red roses, their velvety petals layered in tight spirals and soft curls, some blooms fully open, others only just beginning to unfold. These roses create a focal point of solemn elegance, symbolising enduring love and profound respect. Nestled between and around them are numerous red carnations and spray carnations, slightly brighter than the roses, their finely ruffled petals lending a gentle, cloud-like texture that fills the spray without feeling heavy. Supporting this sea of crimson is a generous bed of foliage. Broad, glossy dark green leaves spread outward, giving the arrangement substance and structure, while round, silvery eucalyptus leaves weave through the flowers like quiet whispers of grey-green light, cooling the palette and adding a sense of calm. From the narrowing tip at the lower right, slender stems of lighter green trailing foliage cascade gracefully, reinforcing the sense of movement along the spray's length. The overall effect is dignified and serene, as if this arrangement were resting peacefully in a Reading funeral home or beside the pulpit of a local church. The careful balance of rich colour, texture, and form makes this tribute an appropriate choice for families wishing to express sympathy, remembrance, and final farewell with a traditional yet thoughtfully crafted floral display.
DEEP AFFECTION CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
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FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY SPRAY £300
£300.00
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An elegant sympathy spray, crafted as a long, diagonal sheaf, is photographed on a clean white background, emphasising its sculpted, teardrop profile. From the neatly tied stems at the top left, the arrangement opens into a lush cluster of flowers that gently narrows as it reaches the bottom right, where foliage trails away in a soft cascade. Bold Stargazer lilies dominate the centre, their star-shaped blooms glowing with deep magenta and fuchsia tones, edged in bright white and sprinkled with burgundy speckles. Some lilies are fully open, revealing their pollen-dusted stamens, while others remain as green-tinged buds, hinting at petals yet to unfurl. Around them, plush white carnations and creamy white roses provide a calm, soothing contrast, their ruffled and velvety textures suggesting comfort and grace. Bright magenta gerbera daisies are tucked among the whites and pinks, bringing pops of vivid, cheerful colour that evoke warm memories. Tiny white daisy-like filler flowers are scattered through the arrangement, softening transitions and adding delicate detail. The floral cluster is supported by a rich framework of greenery: broad, dark green leaves create a solid base, while feathery fern fronds and long, blade-like green leaves arc outward and down, emphasising the spray's flowing shape. The overall mood is one of quiet elegance and respect, perfect for saying farewell at a Reading funeral service, crematorium, or memorial gathering near places like Caversham or Earley. It has the look of a fresh, hand-crafted tribute prepared by a skilled local florist, designed to offer comfort and express heartfelt condolences.
SPECIAL THOUGHTS SPRAY
£75.00
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This photograph captures a serene and traditional funeral spray arranged in a flowing teardrop silhouette, carefully set against a bright white background so every flower and leaf is clearly visible. The arrangement is fuller and rounded at the top left and gradually narrows to a tapered point at the bottom right, a shape that suggests a single tear falling and is often chosen as a casket spray or prominent sympathy tribute in Reading churches and crematoria. Throughout the design, pink roses are the main focus, their shades moving from very soft blush to a deeper, classic rose pink that feels warm and comforting, like familiar streets around Caversham at dusk. Some of the roses are still unfurling, their petals wrapped in tight spirals, while others are fully open, displaying intricate, layered centres that hint at a gentle rose scent. Interwoven between them are clusters of pristine white carnations and spray carnations, their finely ruffled petals introducing a soft, cloud-like texture that brightens the composition and symbolises purity and remembrance. The blooms are cradled in an abundance of greenery: glossy, dark green leaves provide a strong base and frame, while rounded, silvery eucalyptus leaves weave through the flowers, adding cool tones and a subtle, fresh note. From the more pointed end, slender strands of dark green ruscus and other trailing foliage spill gracefully outward, giving the spray a natural sense of movement, as if it is gently bowing in respect. The overall mood is one of quiet luxury and profound sympathy, a carefully balanced tribute that would be at home on a casket or as a main display during a Reading memorial service, expressing love and farewell through colour, form, and texture.
IN YOUR HONOUR CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
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Laid out on a stark white background, this long, elegant sympathy spray flows from a generous cluster of blooms at the upper left down to a refined point at the lower right, creating a soft, sweeping line. At its centre, luminous white lilies open their broad, velvety petals, revealing pale green centres and gently arching stamens, while several buds stand tall, hinting at fragrance still to come. Nestled around them, creamy roses and white carnations with delicately frilled petals form a plush, cushion-like core, offering a sense of comfort and care. Punctuating the spray are white daisy-like flowers, similar to Gerberas, their tidy petals and subtle cream or yellow centres adding clarity and rhythm to the design. Fine sprigs of tiny white filler blossoms lace between the larger flowers, giving a misty, ethereal quality. Beneath and around the blooms, an abundance of greenery in varied textures supports and shapes the piece: glossy, dark green leaves create a strong backdrop, soft fern fronds lend feathery movement, and rounded eucalyptus leaves in muted blue-green introduce a cool, calming note. At the upper section, long, narrow leaves are folded into clean lines, while from the lower right corner a distinctive fan of slim palm fronds extends outward, emphasizing the spray's elongated, contemporary character. Arranged as a front-facing tribute, every stem is angled to present a harmonious view. The overall impression is of serenity and respect, the kind of floral arrangement often chosen in Reading for a funeral service at a local church, cemetery, or the crematorium, offering gentle solace to families from areas like Tilehurst, Whitley, or central Reading.
SIMPLICITY SPRAY
£75.00
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This gracefully cascading floral spray, imagined by the local florists of Reading, creates a calming diagonal flow over a stark white backdrop-an elegant tribute for those wishing to express sympathy or remembrance. The commanding presence of white lilies, both unfurled and still in bud, calls forth feelings of quiet hope. These lilies, displaying subtle golden interiors, are companioned by lush clusters of vibrant fuchsia roses, their soft petals capturing the promise of new beginnings and sentimental memories along Reading's riverside parks. Textured white carnations provide gentle contrast and fill, while bright green, spherical santini chrysanthemums inject a contemporary note reminiscent of fresh spring lawns in Forbury Gardens. Small, vivid red hypericum berries are sprinkled among the foliage, providing joyful and unexpected highlights. The dense surrounding greenery-featuring broad, folded leaves and feathery palm fronds-spills gracefully to the bottom right, giving the arrangement a sense of movement akin to a gentle breeze passing through Caversham's leafy avenues. Designed for funeral and memorial tributes in Reading, this bouquet offers both comfort and distinction, extending heartfelt condolences from the careful hands of an expert local florist.
FOREVER ADMIRED SPRAY
£75.00
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GENTLE THOUGHTS SPRAY
GENTLE THOUGHTS SPRAY
£90.00
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A beautifully balanced funeral flower spray in deep red and white is shown resting against a plain white background, evocative of arrangements created for thoughtful farewells in Reading's churches and crematorium chapels. The design is horizontal and elongated, with a fuller, rounded mass of blooms on the left that gently narrows into a tapered, trailing tip on the right, giving a sense of gentle movement and direction. Throughout the arrangement, rich crimson red roses rise from the foliage, their velvety, tightly curled petals full of intensity and emotion, symbolising profound love, gratitude, and sorrow. Interspersed with them are numerous white carnations, their ruffled, cushion-like petals creating softness and contrast, embodying peace, innocence, and quiet remembrance. The interplay between the passionate red and calm white feels considered and respectful, suited to both formal and more intimate services around Reading. A lush bed of mixed greenery supports and frames the flowers. Generous dark green leaves form the base, their glossy surfaces catching the light and giving the spray a substantial, grounded quality. Threaded among them are muted, silvery-green eucalyptus leaves, introducing gentle variation in tone and a subtle aromatic freshness. From the right-hand end, delicate tendrils of lighter, feathery foliage extend outward, softening the edges and adding a natural, cascading line to the piece, reminiscent of greenery found along the banks of the River Thames or in Reading's parks. The arrangement appears designed to be laid flat as a casket spray or main memorial tribute, its classic colour palette and flowing shape offering a heartfelt, dignified expression of sympathy for families saying goodbye to a loved one.
FOREVER BELOVED CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
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An elongated sympathy spray of red roses and berries rests diagonally against a bright white background, its flowing form and rich colours immediately evoking a sense of quiet remembrance. The central focus is a line of deep, velvety red roses, closely nestled together and running the full length of the design. Some roses are still in bud or just beginning to unfurl, while others are open enough to show soft, layered petals, creating gentle variation and a feeling of natural progression. Scattered between these roses are multiple clusters of rounded Hypericum berries in soft coral- to pinkish-red tones, adding a subtle shimmer and a tactile, bead-like texture. Around the flowers, an abundance of lush greenery provides depth and structure. Broad, dark green leaves, polished to a gentle shine, form the foundation, while long, feather-like palm fronds extend from the lower right, encouraging the eye to follow the gentle curve of the spray. Finer stems of foliage interlace through the design, preventing any harsh lines and contributing to a soft, organic edge. At the upper left, the exposed stems are cleanly gathered and bound with a carefully wrapped green leaf band, giving a professional and ceremonial finish that feels fitting for a final farewell. The arrangement's slim, tapered silhouette makes it suitable for resting atop a coffin at a service in Reading, laid in front of a lectern in a chapel at Henley Road Cemetery, or placed beside a framed photograph at a family gathering in Tilehurst. It communicates love, respect, and remembrance in a traditional yet quietly modern style that many families in Reading appreciate.
EVERLASTING LIGHT SPRAY
£75.00
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Against a spotless white background, an elongated white funeral spray lies at a gentle angle, its elegant crescent form beginning in a lush, rounded cluster of blooms and gradually tapering to a fine, leafy point. The centre of the design is a mass of white and cream roses, some in tight buds just beginning to unfurl, others open into broad, cupped blossoms with delicately layered, satin-like petals that draw the gaze inward. Between these classic roses, smaller white carnations nestle in soft clusters, their frilled petals adding a plush, almost feathery texture that gives the whole design a sense of fullness and comfort. The palette remains purposefully simple - whites and ivories set against a range of greens - so that texture and form become the main focus. A backdrop of foliage supports the flowers: deeper green leaves rest close to the stems, while muted, silvery eucalyptus leaves are placed throughout, introducing a cool, calming undertone. From the narrower end of the spray, fine stems of ruscus or similar trailing greenery drift outward, gently emphasizing the teardrop shape. The image suggests a tribute prepared with care for a funeral or memorial service in Reading, perhaps to be placed near the front of a church in the town centre or at a crematorium on the outskirts. It evokes quiet reflection, purity, and respectful farewell, offering families a floral expression of sympathy and remembrance when they gather to say goodbye, whether in Earley, Woodley, or along the calm stretches of the Thames.
DIVINE GRACE CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
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HEAVENS LIGHT SPRAY
HEAVEN'S LIGHT SPRAY
£70.00
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This image features a beautifully composed sympathy spray resting on a pure white background, allowing its teardrop silhouette to stand out with graceful clarity. The arrangement is luxurious yet serene, built around a mass of soft pink roses whose layered petals create a velvety surface of blush and muted rose tones. Some roses are fully open, revealing intricate spirals, while others remain partially closed, suggesting tenderness and continuity. Interspersed among them, light peach-pink carnations add a finely ruffled texture, their smaller blooms filling the spaces so that the spray appears lush and complete from top to tip. Surrounding the flowers, deep green foliage provides contrast and structure: broad, substantial leaves cradle the blooms, while longer, more slender stems and trails of greenery follow the tapering line, giving a gentle sense of flow. The lighting is soft and even, mirroring the calm mood of the tribute and highlighting the interplay between pastel petals and dark leaves. The style reflects the kind of thoughtful funeral flowers often ordered for services in Reading, from quiet church gatherings near the town centre to crematorium ceremonies on the outskirts. It feels like a design created by a florist who understands local families' need for both beauty and solace at a time of loss. This funeral spray is suited for placement atop a coffin or beside a framed photograph, where its subtle fragrance and harmonious colours can offer a moment of comfort and remembrance to those gathered to say goodbye.
COMPASSIONATE FEELING CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
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PINK ROSES
PINK ROSES SERVICE ARRANGEMENT
£90.00
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Displayed on a simple white background, this elongated red casket spray immediately captures attention with its deep, passionate tones and graceful shape. The spray is denser at the centre, where the flowers form a luxurious mound, and then tapers smoothly towards each end, giving it a classic, flowing silhouette often used for funeral tributes. At the heart of the design are velvety red roses, some half-open with their petals just beginning to unfurl, others in full bloom with wide, layered spirals that suggest enduring love and admiration. Interspersed among them are rich red carnations, their frilled petals creating a plush, textured surface, and several bold red gerbera daisies whose broad, flat faces and dark central discs provide a striking contrast. Scattered throughout the red blooms are small clusters of airy white flowers, resembling baby's breath or tiny chrysanthemums, that brighten the composition and add subtle depth. Near the top of the spray, a prominent red satin ribbon has been fashioned into a full bow, its glossy loops and long streamers weaving gracefully through the arrangement, echoing the intense red of the flowers. Surrounding this central cluster is an abundance of greenery: long, arching palm fronds extend outward to frame the piece and define its outline, while darker green leaves, likely salal or ruscus, fill out the body of the spray and make it appear lush and complete. Delicate fern-like fronds peek through at the edges, softening the silhouette. Thoughtfully arranged in a manner familiar to families across Reading, from Caversham to Earley, this dignified spray offers comfort and a heartfelt message of love and remembrance at a time of loss.
ALWAYS IN MY HEART CASKET SPRAY
£120.00
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SINCERITY SPRAY
SINCERITY SPRAY
£70.00
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This image captures a dignified casket spray laid out on a pure white background, its long, tapered shape suggesting it is ready to rest along the length of a coffin at a funeral or memorial service. The arrangement is densely packed, giving a sense of generosity and care. Deep red lilies, likely Oriental or stargazer, provide dramatic focal points with their large, open, star-shaped flowers and gently recurved petals. Nestled around them, creamy white roses, blush pink roses, and hints of lavender-tinted blooms create a soft, romantic palette that balances the intensity of the red. Pale pink carnations, with their finely frilled petals, add texture and volume, while smaller white spray chrysanthemums and daisy-like blossoms tuck into the gaps, contributing to the lush and seamless surface of flowers. Interspersed among these are cool, blue-purple thistle heads and delicate sprays of tiny lavender-blue filler flowers, lending a touch of wild meadow charm that echoes the gentle, natural feel of the riverside paths along the Thames in Reading. All of this sits atop a rich foundation of foliage: broad, glossy dark green leaves for structure and feathery, fern-like greenery to soften the outline and create a flowing, elongated silhouette. The composition feels both carefully structured and naturally free, expressing sympathy, remembrance, and quiet support. It is the kind of floral tribute a family in Reading might choose for a farewell at Reading Crematorium or a local church, where flowers serve as a silent but eloquent message of love, respect, and gratitude for a life remembered.
CARING THOUGHTS CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
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LIGHT IN YOUR HONOR SPRAY
LIGHT IN YOUR HONOUR SPRAY
£75.00
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ETERNAL REST SPRAY
ETERNAL REST SPRAY
£70.00
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YELLOW ROSES
YELLOW ROSES SERVICE ARRANGEMENT
£90.00
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