Baskets & Posies – Florist Old Ford

Welcome to Florist Old Ford, your trusted local florist for beautifully arranged flower baskets and dainty posies in Old Ford and the surrounding areas. As a passionate team of florists who know every corner of Old Ford Road and the vibrant stretches near Roman Road Market, we create stunning bouquets that truly capture the essence of our neighbourhood. If you're nearby in Bow or Hackney Wick, our delivery vans are just around the corner, ensuring a delightful floral surprise is always within reach.

At Florist Old Ford, we understand the joy and comfort flowers bring, whether you're celebrating a special occasion, sending a gesture of sympathy, or simply brightening someone’s day. Our handpicked baskets and posies feature only the freshest seasonal blooms, expertly arranged with care and local flair.

Why choose us?

  • Same-day delivery across Old Ford, Bow, and Hackney Wick – order online by 3 PM for prompt service.
  • Locally-inspired designs crafted by skilled florists deeply rooted in our community.
  • Easy online ordering and personal touches from a neighbourhood team you can trust.
We're proud to serve local landmarks like Victoria Park and residents across Parnell Road. Let us help you share heartfelt moments with the gift of flowers. For reliable same-day delivery, simply order online and experience the warmth and artistry of your local Old Ford florist.

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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A white basket with a high, curved handle sits centred on a clean white surface, holding a lush and carefully balanced floral arrangement that feels ideal for a respectful farewell or sympathy gesture in Old Ford. The composition is softly lit, so every texture is visible: the basket's woven fibres, the smooth calla lily petals, and the satiny swirl of a single creamy white rose that forms the heart of the design. Around this central rose, two deep purple calla lilies rise like elegant, sculpted flames, their rich colour suggesting quiet dignity and depth of feeling. Threaded among them are light lavender clematis blooms, each one a delicate star with a pale yellow eye, creating a sense of gentle movement, as if a breeze had just passed through the bouquet. Smaller trumpet-shaped flowers in bright yellow and fresh white are tucked between the larger blooms, adding small flashes of cheer and hope without disturbing the overall solemn harmony. A lone magenta gerbera daisy to the right introduces a bolder accent, symbolising a life well lived and warmly remembered. The flowers are anchored by a generous collar of greenery: glossy, rounded leaves that catch the light, paired with finer, lighter green sprigs that lend softness and volume. A faint shadow beneath the basket grounds the arrangement in the image, making it feel as though it's resting on a table ready to be carried to a service near the waterways or quiet streets of Old Ford. The overall impression is one of compassionate craftsmanship, a basket that whispers comfort, support, and heartfelt sympathy without a single spoken word.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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A light-coloured wicker basket with an arched handle is filled to overflowing with soft, pastel funeral flowers, arranged in a naturally rounded shape and photographed crisply against a white backdrop. The craftsmanship feels personal, as though created by a local Old Ford florist for a quiet service in a family home just off Roman Road. Large, creamy white roses form the central focus, their petals fully unfurled in gentle spirals, suggesting tenderness, respect, and a life cherished. Around these, clusters of small, creamy freesia-like flowers and pale yellow blossoms add airiness and gentle movement, their buds and blooms mingling like whispered messages of comfort. Star-shaped clematis flowers in a delicate lavender or pale periwinkle hue are placed thoughtfully throughout the basket, each one with a bright yellow-green centre that draws the eye and adds a touch of soft, uplifting colour amidst the whites and creams. Fresh greenery in deep and mid greens-broad, glossy leaves alongside lighter, more delicate sprigs-acts as a rich, natural frame, making the paler tones shine more vividly. The overall effect is one of calm luminosity, like soft morning light over nearby Mile End Park, bringing a sense of peace even in moments of grief. Perfect for a funeral or wake in Old Ford, the basket feels both refined and approachable, suitable for resting by the casket, near the altar, or in a memorial space at home. Every element in the composition, from texture to colour, quietly supports a message of sympathy, remembrance, and gentle hope.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A light wooden basket, softly curved and gently elevated on four small feet, holds a domed arrangement of flowers that feels both abundant and composed, ideal as a funeral tribute for a family in Old Ford. The basket's pale slats and simple arched handle provide a calm, understated frame for the blooms, which are arranged with the care of an experienced local florist. At the heart of the display, several creamy white roses are fully open, their layered petals smooth and velvety, catching the light in a way that suggests quiet purity and respect. Around them, rich red carnations with deeply ruffled heads add depth and a solemn, almost ceremonial richness, while paler pink and bi-coloured carnations, brushed or edged with red, soften the overall palette. Small white flowers, likely freesias, thread between the larger blooms, their delicate, bell-shaped blossoms hinting at gentle fragrance and adding a sense of movement. A bed of deep green foliage-broad, glossy leaves and finer, feathery sprigs-supports the arrangement, peeking out at the edges and lifting the flowers so they appear to spill naturally from the basket. Set against a clean white background, every petal and leaf is clearly defined, creating a tribute that feels personal rather than formal. This type of basket would sit beautifully on a memory table at a funeral service in a local Old Ford church or crematorium, or in a family home near Victoria Park, offering a soft, comforting focus for shared stories and quiet reflection.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Set against a clean white background, this rounded bouquet looks as though it has just been lifted from a florist's bench on a quiet Old Ford side street, every bloom angled to show its best face. Clusters of garden roses in light pink, mellow yellow, and soft peach anchor the design, their layered petals spiralling outwards in a lush, romantic swirl. Some are fully open, revealing intricate hearts, while others stay in half-bud, adding a sense of movement and unfolding time. Weaving delicately among them are star-shaped clematis flowers, their slender white and pale lavender petals stretching out around glowing yellow centres, lending a dreamy, garden-border quality reminiscent of walks near Victoria Park. Cool-toned blue eryngium thistles punctuate the arrangement, their spiky, almost metallic heads introducing texture and a slightly wild, contemporary edge. Between these features, rich purple lisianthus appear in various stages of bloom, from tight, frilled buds to soft, open cups, deepening the colour palette. Sprinkles of bright red hypericum berries provide cheerful dots of contrast, like tiny jewels nestled among the petals. Surrounding everything is a lush collar of mixed foliage in many shapes and greens, from broad, glossy leaves to finer, feathery stems, with occasional burgundy hints adding depth and shadow. Gentle, even light washes across the bouquet, emphasising the freshness of each stem and the careful craftsmanship behind the design. The overall impression is one of warm celebration and thoughtful care, the kind of hand-tied arrangement a local Old Ford florist might send to mark a birthday, a new home near Roman Road, or a heartfelt thank-you that feels both personal and beautifully polished.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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COMPASSION POSY
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A lavish, domed bouquet of lilies and roses fills the frame against a clean white backdrop, as if resting on a sunlit counter in a cosy Old Ford flower shop. The composition is densely packed yet beautifully balanced, with broad white lily trumpets opening gracefully, each petal smooth and luminous, cupping pale stamens and tiny traces of pollen. Between these sculptural blooms, layers of soft blush pink roses and creamy, almost ivory roses nestle tightly together, some petals still wrapped close in promise, others fully unfurled in ruffled spirals that suggest tenderness and devotion. Cutting through the pastel tones, several vivid fuchsia and magenta Oriental lilies, likely Stargazer varieties, stretch their curved petals outward, their speckled centres and golden anthers adding passionate colour and a sense of movement. Fine clouds of white baby's breath drift through the spaces, their tiny blossoms forming a delicate mist that lightens the overall design and makes the bouquet feel airy despite its generous size. Subtle touches of green foliage and stems emerge here and there, offering a fresh, garden-like undercurrent beneath the florals. The lighting is bright and even, capturing each texture-from satin-smooth petals to the crisp, lacy gypsophila-as if moments after the bouquet has been hand-tied for same-day delivery along the streets around Roman Road or by the canals near Old Ford Lock. The mood is joyful and romantic, a design that would feel at home in engagement photos, milestone birthday celebrations, or as a radiant expression of affection for someone special in the Old Ford community.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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