Baskets & Posies from Your Trusted Florist in Finsbury

Welcome to Florist Finsbury, your local expert in thoughtfully curated flower baskets and charming posies in the heart of Finsbury. We blend creative flair with years of floristry know-how to craft arrangements that bring delight to every occasion – whether it’s a gift, celebration, or a comforting gesture.

Our flower shop is a staple along St. John Street, just a stroll from the beautiful Finsbury Square Gardens and moments from Exmouth Market. We’re proud to serve our local community, including neighbouring areas like Islington, Clerkenwell, and Angel, with reliable same-day delivery on all our bouquets. Just order online before 3 PM and enjoy the confidence that your flowers will arrive fresh, fragrant, and full of life.

Each basket and posy from Florist Finsbury is crafted by professional, passionate florists who love their craft and know exactly what blooms will shine for any season or sentiment. Our team hand-selects premium stems to guarantee every delivery feels personal and special.

  • Proudly serving Finsbury, Islington & Clerkenwell
  • Convenient same-day flower delivery until 3 PM
  • Order online with peace of mind from a trusted local florist
Let us help you say it beautifully with flowers, right here in Finsbury and beyond. Experience the difference of shopping with a true neighbourhood florist devoted to quality and care.

Share This Guide

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

BASKETS / POSIES
A luminous, carefully balanced handwoven basket of flowers photographed on a brilliant white backdrop, conceived and prepared by a local team at Florist Finsbury for the contemplative moments in Finsbury and neighbouring Islington. The arrangement's focal points are several immaculate white Gerbera daisies, each distinguished by a near-black or deep brown eye that gives the blooms a firm, graphic centre. Nestled among them are clusters of soft pink carnations; their layered, frilly petals provide a plush, romantic counterpoint and a gentle blush across the display. Interstitial sprays of small white and pale yellow daisy-like blooms-likely spray chrysanthemums or asters-fill and brighten every gap, producing a lush, generous silhouette. Delicate pinpricks of lavender-blue or violet tiny flowers peek through the foliage, adding cool, cheerful accents and visual depth. The greenery is abundant and textural: cool, rounded eucalyptus leaves with a subtle silvery bloom introduce a crisp scent and contemporary note, while darker glossy ruscus trails out from the left side to create an elegant cascade. The flowers are contained in a pale, rustic woven basket with a curved wooden handle that frames the arrangement and lends a handmade, comforting quality. Bright, even lighting highlights each petal edge and the varied leaf surfaces, enhancing the natural freshness. Suitable as a comforting sympathy tribute, a gentle get-well gift, or a serene centerpiece at a small Finsbury gathering, this piece reads as compassionate and refined, a floral gesture crafted with neighbourhood knowledge and calm expertise.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
Buy now
Close your eyes and imagine a basket of fresh, thoughtfully chosen blooms gathered as if from a dawn market near Clerkenwell and Islington. This overhead view reveals a Florist Choice Basket brimming with color and texture: large hot pink peonies unfurl in ruffled splendor, while white ranunculus present their tight, luminous spirals. Soft pink hydrangeas bloom in cloudlike clusters, and blush to cream roses lend romance, all interlaced with white anemones boasting striking dark centers. The greenery-eucalyptus against pale greens-offers depth and a woodland freshness that grounds the display. The basket, sturdy and pale, holds the bouquet with a rustic-elegant grace, its handle just visible beneath the blossoms. A white square overlay sits at the center, where Florist Choice Basket appears in a graceful script and the price ?60 is displayed in a bold sans-serif type, signaling a premium gift ready for delivery. This arrangement suits anniversaries, birthdays, or any heartfelt occasion, and is presented by Florist Finsbury to reflect a local, expert touch. Delivery coverage spans Finsbury, Angel, and surrounding Islington precincts, with fresh stems and careful preparation ensuring the bouquet arrives vibrant and fragrant at the doorstep of a loved one in need of a thoughtful, elegant gesture.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
Buy now
A light cream wicker basket with a tall, curved handle is set against a clean white background, overflowing with a carefully balanced mix of funeral flowers that speak of peace and remembrance. In the centre, a single creamy white rose opens in a perfect spiral, its soft petals symbolising purity and love that endures. To one side and the other, two rich purple calla lilies rise with elegant, sculpted curves, their deep tones adding a quiet sense of formality suited to a farewell gathering in or around Finsbury. Threaded among them are delicate, star-shaped clematis blossoms in shades of lilac and pale lavender, each bloom gently facing a different direction, giving the design a natural, garden-like movement. Small clusters of bright yellow, freesia-like flowers peep through the greenery, catching the light and lifting the mood just enough to suggest hope and warmth amid sorrow. Near the right edge, a vibrant magenta gerbera daisy emerges from the foliage, its radiating petals adding a single bold note of colour that can feel like a tribute to the individuality of the person being honoured. Lush green foliage, from broad, shining leaves to finer, lighter sprigs, fills the basket to the brim, creating a rounded, mounded form that looks generous without being overpowering. A soft shadow beneath the basket grounds the image, as though it rests on a polished table in a quiet room off Rosebery Avenue, ready to be taken to a chapel, crematorium, or family address. The overall effect is one of gentle comfort and understated elegance, suitable for condolence deliveries throughout the Finsbury and Clerkenwell area.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
Buy now
This image shows an understated yet luxurious funeral flower basket, carefully arranged to convey quiet sympathy. A pale, almost white woven basket with a matching handle forms the base, its simple, rectangular shape softened by the generous curve of flowers rising above it. The arrangement is dominated by large, creamy white roses, each one fully open, with layer upon layer of soft petals catching the light, like candle flames glowing gently in a still room off Clerkenwell Road. Between these roses, star-shaped clematis blooms in pale lavender stretch their slender petals, each flower centred with a vivid yellow-green eye that brings a sense of life and renewal. Smaller blossoms in white and buttery yellow, similar to freesia or delicate lisianthus, nestle throughout the design, some in tight buds, others just beginning to unfurl, their subtle perfume suggested by their fresh appearance. The florist has woven in a rich tapestry of dark and mid-green foliage, from broad, glossy leaves to finer, lighter sprigs that arch and curl, giving depth and a sense of movement, almost like a breeze drifting through Finsbury's garden squares. The colours remain gentle and cool-creams, ivories, soft yellows, and hints of lilac-creating a soothing, contemplative tone ideal for a funeral or wake. Set against a pristine white background, every stem appears intentional and carefully placed, the overall shape rounded yet relaxed, as though cradling a message of comfort. This is the kind of sympathy basket one might choose for a quiet family gathering near Finsbury, offering grace, respect, and a touch of light during a difficult time.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
Buy now
A soft, respectful funeral arrangement rests in a pale wooden basket, its simple design echoing the calm, understated character of many services held around Finsbury and nearby churchyards. The basket itself is light and natural, made from smooth wooden slats with a subtle oval shape, slightly raised on neat little feet and crowned by a curved, sturdy handle. Over the rim spills a full, rounded mound of flowers, carefully layered to look both abundant and serene. At the centre, creamy white roses unfurl in perfect spirals, each petal smooth and velvety, suggesting purity, grace, and a quiet farewell. They are framed by rich red carnations, their densely ruffled heads forming pools of deep colour that speak of love, respect, and cherished memory. Threaded between them are gentler carnations in pale pink and white, some softly edged with crimson, bringing a tender, almost whispered warmth to the tribute. Smaller white flowers, reminiscent of freesias with their slender stems and open, bell-like blooms, punctuate the arrangement with small points of brightness, as though catching soft chapel light on a winter afternoon. Around and beneath the flowers lies a bed of glossy dark green foliage, likely ruscus or salal, providing structure and calm, while feathery fern-like sprigs emerge here and there, lending a natural, slightly wild softness. The overall impression is of a thoughtfully composed sympathy basket that could be placed at a crematorium, graveside, or condolence gathering in the Finsbury area, offering comfort and conveying heartfelt condolences without any need for words.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
Buy now
This densely gathered, dome-shaped bouquet-photographed on a clean white background to emphasise colour and texture-brings together romantic garden roses in blush pink, warm yellow and soft peach with a thoughtful mix of complementary blooms. The roses form a plush, layered core, their petals opening in delicate spirals; scattered among them are pale-lilac clematis flowers whose star-like forms and pale yellow centres lend an ethereal lift. Blue Eryngium (sea holly) appears as a dramatic foil: metallic blue-grey, spiky heads that introduce a sculptural, slightly wild note. Rich purple lisianthus nests between the roses for deeper tonal contrast, while glossy red Hypericum berries dot the bouquet like tiny, joyful accents. The greenery is generous and varied-broad shiny leaves give structure, finer feathery sprigs add depth, and nearly burgundy filler foliage peeks through to enrich the palette. Soft studio light highlights the petals' textures and suggests a subtle, sweet fragrance-warm and slightly dewy-appropriate for celebratory occasions, thoughtful thank-you gifts, or refined sympathy tributes. As a local florist I often arrange pieces like this for deliveries across Finsbury and nearby Clerkenwell or Islington; Florist Finsbury can prepare this style for same-day delivery to offices around Old Street or intimate gatherings near Exmouth Market, marrying classic romance with contemporary texture in a way that feels both personal and unmistakably local.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
Buy now
A perfectly balanced, round hand-tied bouquet captured from above, where immaculate whites and creams form a calm, luminous circle. Large white lilies dominate the view with their trumpet-shaped petals and visible pale green stamens, each blossom opening to reveal the delicate architecture of its centre; some centres show faint, cool-purple veining that deepens the visual depth. Between these elegant lilies, tightly furled cream roses sit like soft jewels - their layers of velvety petals creating intimate pockets of texture and shadow. Tiny stems of Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) are woven throughout, lending an ethereal, frothy texture that feels almost like spun silk against the heavier blooms. Around the edges, fresh green leaves peek through, their glossy surfaces adding a crisp, natural contrast that defines the bouquet's round outline. The overall impression is timeless and refined, a floral composition that suggests ceremony, comfort, or a quiet celebration. The scent is described by florists as a subtle interplay of sweet, honeyed rose perfume with the brighter, more luminous fragrance of lilies. Prepared with local care in Finsbury, this bouquet is the kind of classic arrangement Florist Finsbury will recommend for weddings at Finsbury Square, intimate engagements near City Road, or as an elegant sympathy tribute - combining careful craftsmanship, seasonal freshness, and the kind of restrained beauty that suits many meaningful moments.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
Buy now
This image shows a sumptuous, hand-tied bouquet photographed from slightly above against a crisp white backdrop, as if placed on a studio table in a Finsbury flower shop. The bouquet is round and full, packed tightly with blooms so that only hints of stems and foliage are visible underneath. Dominating the composition are stately white lilies, their long petals sweeping back to reveal pale green centres and delicate stamens, some flowers fully open while nearby buds remain closed, promising continued bloom over several days. Woven between them are generous clusters of roses in soft pastel pink and creamy white, each rose displaying velvety petals, some in neat, tight buds, others open into ruffled cups that convey a sense of warmth and affection. Punctuating this gentle palette are several vivid fuchsia and deep pink Oriental lilies, reminiscent of Stargazers, their petals richly coloured with darker freckles and touches of white along the edges, adding drama and a focal point to the arrangement. Fine sprays of white gypsophila, or baby's breath, drift between the larger flowers like a delicate lace, creating lighter, airy patches that break up the density of the bigger petals. Slender green leaves curve around the blooms, peeping from beneath the flowers to frame the design. The lighting is bright, even and shadow-free, highlighting the freshness of the petals and the subtle sheen on the roses. The overall impression is one of joyful celebration with a refined edge, the sort of bouquet that might be carried through Spa Fields on a wedding day or delivered to a townhouse near Exmouth Market as a radiant expression of love and gratitude.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
Buy now
I picture this arrangement as the hush of early morning in a small Finsbury garden: a closely formed dome of soft pink roses, each bloom moving from a saturated coral-centre into palest blush at the outer petals, arranged so their swirls play across one another. Between them, sprays of white freesia rise with delicate, trumpet-shaped flowers - some open, showing their tiny yellow stamens; others still curled as buds - sending a quiet fragrance that is both fresh and poignant. Interspersed tiny spray roses and miniature white buds add layered depth, while a tapestry of foliage - deep green, glossy leaves reminiscent of salal or ruscus and cream-margined variegated leaves like pittosporum - cushions the blooms and introduces gentle highlights. The compact, cushion-like shape conceals stems and wire, presenting a polished, formal silhouette against the plain white studio surface where soft daylight sculpts petal texture and shadow. This piece reads as an intimate tribute suitable for a memorial table, a bedside gesture, or a refined centerpiece at a low-key remembrance gathering near Exmouth Market or City Road. There is a tactile softness to the petals, a subtle sweetness from the freesias, and a composed beauty that comforts rather than overwhelms - an arrangement intended to say tenderness and respectful memory in the language of flowers.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
Buy now