Old Ford Sympathy Flowers

As your trusted Florist Old Ford, we know that sending sympathy flowers is a heartfelt way to express your care and support. Our experienced local florists create elegant, comforting bouquets using fresh blooms, lovingly arranged for sensitive occasions—because we’re more than just a shop, we’re your neighbours in Old Ford.

We’re proud to serve our local community, right by Victoria Park and along Roman Road, bringing beauty and comfort to the area, from the nearby Bow neighbourhood to Mile End. Every condolence bouquet is crafted with gentle attention, guided by our empathy and long-standing floral expertise. Our team understands the nuances of sympathy arrangements, ensuring each order is both respectful and personal.

  • Hand-tied bouquets for condolence and remembrance
  • Same-day flower delivery available across Old Ford, Bow & Mile End (order before 3 PM)
  • Online ordering for convenience and peace of mind

Whether you need a classic white bouquet or blooms with a soft touch, our florist team will help you select or customise the perfect tribute. We offer same-day delivery if you order online before 3 PM, so your support reaches loved ones promptly. Choose Florist Old Ford for compassionate service, local knowledge, and floral arrangements that truly express your sentiments during difficult times.

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SYMPATHY FLOWERS
In a pool of clear, bright daylight, this sympathy bouquet rises gracefully from a plain glass cylinder vase, the kind of understated elegance you might see in a calm Old Ford sitting room overlooking the Regent's Canal. The focal blooms are creamy white roses, their petals layered in soft, rounded tiers that open slowly, giving a feeling of tenderness and steadiness. Woven between them are generous stems of alstroemeria, each flower marked with lavender and lilac tones that deepen towards the tips, with touches of green at the throat, like quiet brushstrokes of colour on a pale canvas. Delicate sprays of white baby's breath drift between the larger flowers, creating a fine, mist-like texture that lightens the arrangement and brings a sense of air and space. A variety of lush green foliage surrounds the blooms, from broad, polished leaves that catch the light to slender, arching stems that lend a natural, garden-like flow, as though gathered after a peaceful walk through nearby Victoria Park. Inside the crystal-clear vase, straight green stems stand in fresh water, reinforcing the bouquet's honest, unembellished character. The background glows with soft white light, free from distractions, so every bloom appears calm and defined. The feeling is one of hushed comfort and quiet hope, making this floral composition especially suitable for expressing sympathy, accompanying a funeral tribute, or offering gentle support to a family in Old Ford during a time of loss.
MAKE A WISH
£60.00
Across Old Ford, this vibrant mixed bouquet feels like a shout of sunshine anchored in a crystal-clear vase. The arrangement centers on two or three daisy-like Gerberas in bright yellow, their large heads mounting the scene and punctuated by the tell-tale dark centers. White Calla lilies rise with their smooth, trumpet-shaped petals, lending elegance, while clusters of lisianthus in lavender and purple provide a soft, couture contrast. The layering of colors-sunny yellows, creamy whites, and lilac tones-creates a sophisticated balance that stays fresh and modern.

White Alstroemeria with hints of yellow and green thread through the composition, adding texture and micro-accents that catch the eye as you move around the bouquet. A thick chorus of greenery-including airy eucalyptus sprigs with a silvery gloss and broader, glossy leaves-wraps the blooms in fullness, giving the arrangement both structure and a natural, garden-like sense. The entire display is set in a simple clear glass vase, the water revealing clean stems that are neatly trimmed and aligned, with a discreet black band helping to hold the stems in place.

Ideal for gifting or brightening a living room, this bouquet is a versatile choice for birthdays, congratulations, or simply a lift on a grey day. It is crafted with attention to proportion and texture, and delivery can reach Old Ford, Bow, and nearby streets the same day, ensuring freshness and a joyful greeting with every handover.
SERENE SORROW
£60.00
This image presents an intimate, thoughtfully composed view of a sympathy bouquet that seems to radiate quiet reassurance, like something you might see arranged in a calm front room overlooking the canal paths near Old Ford. At the heart of the arrangement are numerous white and creamy-ivory roses, fully open and in their prime. Each rose showcases layered petals curling into soft spirals, with edges that look gently ruffled, almost like folded silk. The blooms cluster together, creating a pillowy canopy of white that feels both luxurious and understated. Woven delicately among the roses are generous sprigs of small lavender and pale pink filler flowers, likely statice or limonium, their tiny paper-like petals catching the light in a subtle, shimmering way. They lend an airy, cloud-soft texture, softening the lines of the larger roses and giving the bouquet an almost dreamlike halo. A few glimpses of fresh green foliage and the straight, clean-cut stems bring a sense of life and renewal to the design. The tall cylindrical glass vase that holds the stems is filled with clear water, visible right down to the base, reinforcing the sense of freshness and careful care taken in preparation. The bouquet rests on a bright white surface under gentle, natural illumination, reminiscent of filtered daylight streaming into a quiet Old Ford home. The background fades into a pale, blurred wash of whites and light greys, ensuring all attention remains on the flowers. The overall impression is one of tenderness, respect, and comforting stillness-an arrangement well suited for sharing condolences, honouring a loved one, or bringing a tranquil presence to a memorial gathering in the local community.
PEARL MEMORIES
£60.00
From a quiet corner in East London, this Florist Choice Bouquet speaks of quiet luxury and everyday grace. The dominant whites and pale pinks are tempered by a generous flush of greens-silvery eucalyptus, soft sage tones, and slender olive stems-that catch the light in soft locks, as if the morning sun found its way through a studio window along Old Ford Road. The blooms, likely a cluster of roses or perhaps peonies with satin petals, sit at the heart of the arrangement and emit a fresh, green-tea fragrance that hints at purity and renewal. Subtle textures-creamy lisianthus, delicate white foliage, and the flexible movement of the greens-lend depth and a sense of natural growth. The bouquet feels deliberately curated, a thoughtful celebration of the present moment, ideal for marking anniversaries, birthdays, or simply reminding someone you cherish them. The soft, diffused light gives the petals a painterly glow, and the backdrop remains purposefully out of focus to keep attention on the refined composition. A white rectangular overlay sits over the bouquet, its edges crisp and modern, carrying the brand's name in an elegant script at the top, with CHOICE and BOUQUET in tidy block letters beneath and a discreet price line at the bottom. The image is a visual invitation to order from a trusted East London florist, with delivery options we proudly offer across Old Ford, Mile End, and nearby communities, ensuring freshness and dependable service for birthdays, anniversaries, or just because someone deserves a bright, fragrant moment.
SYMPATHY FLORIST CHOICE £100
£100.00
From a modern vantage, this Florist Choice bouquet is captured with crisp, studio-like clarity, yet it feels rooted in East London's leafy corners. Dominant white lilies rise tall, their petals unfurling with quiet majesty, while clusters of white ranunculus or spray roses add cloud-like fullness. The white palette is contrasted by lime-green textured blooms-Green Trick dianthus or compact green hydrangea-that inject a bright, contemporary note of colour and form. Dark green foliage, including eucalyptus and ruscus, threads through the arrangement, giving it depth and an architectural line. The bouquet is held by a person, their light-coloured attire just catching the edge of the frame, suggesting a wedding or formal event in progress. In the center, a clean white rectangle bears Florist Choice in a refined script above BOUQUET in uppercase, with a bold ?200 price line anchoring the design. The overall composition conveys sophistication without excess, a premium gift ready for same-day delivery across Old Ford, Mile End, Bow, and the surrounding East London neighbourhoods. It speaks to clients seeking a curated, designer bouquet that matches both classic elegance and modern taste, whether for a wedding day, anniversary, or celebratory moment that deserves a memorable floral statement. Seen in soft morning light, its clean lines and luminous whites glow in venues from canal-side spaces near the Bow Creek to intimate East End registry rooms near Bethnal Green, making it a perfect same-day gift with a personal touch.
SYMPATHY FLORIST CHOICE £200
£200.00
This image shows a serene bouquet of white and green flowers, presented upright against a perfectly white backdrop so that every stem and petal is easy to imagine. A generous gathering of daisy-like white chrysanthemums forms the core of the design, their petals finely layered and slightly curved, radiating from vivid yellow-green centres that add a soft, hopeful brightness. Rising through this cushion of daisies are several tall, unopened lily buds, their elongated forms tapering to pale points where ivory and green blend together, suggesting blossoms that will open in the days ahead. Fine tendrils of white baby's breath, or Gypsophila, drift between the larger blooms, giving the bouquet a feather-light, cloud-like quality. Deep, glossy greenery encircles and supports the flowers, the leaves smooth and rich in tone, creating a calm contrast that keeps the arrangement grounded and balanced. The stems are gathered firmly at the base and dressed in rustic brown kraft paper, its gentle folds and natural texture evoking a hand-crafted piece from a local Old Ford florist preparing flowers for a quiet home near the Hertford Union Canal. Over the kraft paper, a clear layer of protective cellophane is wrapped with care, catching subtle highlights as it curves around the bouquet. The clean background and sensitive composition convey an atmosphere of purity, reflection, and understated elegance, making this bouquet feel perfect for sympathy deliveries around Old Ford, hospital visits, or moments when comforting, uncomplicated beauty is needed to fill a room with calm.
PURE ELEGANCE
£65.00
A rounded, hand-tied bouquet of roses rests against a crisp white background, its colours balanced between deep sapphire blue and soft cream. The blue roses are the first to capture attention, their velvety petals layered in tight, spiralling whorls that open gently towards the light. Each bloom holds a slightly different shade, from intense royal blue to gentler inky tones, giving the arrangement a sense of movement and quiet drama. Interwoven with them are graceful cream and ivory roses, some fully open and others still cupped, their soft, buttery petals providing a peaceful counterpoint to the bold blues. Tiny, cloud-like sprays of white baby's breath are threaded throughout, lending a feathery, weightless quality that softens the stronger colours. Around the edges and peeking between the roses, polished dark green foliage forms a natural frame, suggesting the cool, leafy calm of the canals and green corners around Old Ford. The stems are gathered tidily beneath the flower heads, their straight green lines exposed, showing that this is a fresh, hand-crafted bouquet ready to be placed in water. The lighting is bright but gentle, accentuating the textures of each petal and leaf without harsh shadows, reinforcing the sense of quiet dignity. As a local florist familiar with how families in Old Ford like to express sympathy, I see this design as a gesture of calm support: something to send when words feel fragile, whether to a home near Roman Road, a small memorial gathering, or a service at a nearby chapel, where its tranquil colours can offer a moment of solace.
REMEMBRANCE
£80.00
Inside a warmly lit shop on Old Ford, this Florist Choice Bouquet feels intimate and generous all at once. The white roses are crisp and elegant, opening at different speeds, while white lilies provide bold architectural bursts. Subtle pink tones peek through with small spray blossoms, and a mist of eucalyptus and other greens adds texture and depth. The petals look soft to the touch, almost silky, and the overall arrangement whispers of care, patience, and a quiet, professional confidence.

Centered, a white panel sits over the blooms, with the label Florist in script and CHOICE BOUQUET in uppercase, followed by a bold display of the price ?300. The typography mirrors the bouquet's balance of romance and modernity, and the effect is a gift that feels both personal and premium.

For customers across Old Ford and the surrounding districts, this bouquet offers a reliable same-day delivery option when a message of love or commemoration must travel fast. The scent is gentle and refreshing, not overpowering, making it suitable for anniversaries, new arrivals, or corporate gifting. Crafted with freshness in mind and assembled by a seasoned local florist, it showcases the best of contemporary floral design while paying homage to traditional bouquet ideals.
SYMPATHY FLORIST CHOICE £300
£300.00
A grand bouquet of long-stemmed red roses lies on a pristine white surface, angled as though just set down on a spotless counter in a stylish Old Ford townhouse. The blooms are massed closely together on the left, forming a lush bank of deep crimson that almost seems to glow against the bright, uncluttered background. Each rose is at the height of freshness, with velvety petals tightly furled at the centre and gently unfurling toward the edges, giving the impression of depth and softness. Studio lighting falls evenly across the arrangement, enhancing the rich red tones and the gentle curves of every petal while leaving only the softest shadows between the flowers. Dark, glossy green leaves peek through the dense cluster of blooms and continue along the stems, which extend elegantly to the right in a neat, slightly fanned line. The stems are long, straight, and full of life, with the occasional thorn visible, a quiet reminder of the roses' natural origins. The composition is simple yet incredibly powerful, evoking a sense of intimacy, passion, and timeless romance, much like an evening walk along the canals near Old Ford. This bouquet feels perfectly suited to meaningful celebrations, from milestone anniversaries to romantic declarations sent across E3, capturing the enduring symbolism of red roses in a modern, elegantly staged photograph.
RED ROSES SERVICE ARRANGEMENT
£95.00
An abundant bouquet of white roses is laid on a spotless white surface, stretching diagonally like a soft ribbon of petals drifting across the frame. Around two dozen blooms cluster together in the lower-left, their creamy white heads forming a lush, cloud-like mass that stands out clearly against the simple background. Each rose is captured in a moment of gentle unfolding: some buds remain tight and compact, while others have begun to open into full, spiralled rosettes, their layered petals curving outward with a velvety softness you can almost feel. Near the base of a few outer petals, a whisper of pale green hints at how freshly these stems were cut, much like roses just brought in from a trusted Old Ford flower stall near Roman Road. The long, straight stems run upwards and to the right, a polished line of deep green accented with healthy leaves that vary slightly in tone. Some foliage appears a rich emerald, others show a darker, almost forest green, and a few leaves reveal a faint reddish hue along their edges, adding a natural, lived-in character. The lighting is bright yet gentle, bathing the bouquet in an even glow that highlights its form without harshness, similar to soft daylight filtering through an East London window. The image quietly evokes themes of peace, respect, and hope - the kind of white rose arrangement a local Old Ford florist might craft for a simple, elegant wedding near Victoria Park, a tender sympathy bouquet, or a heartfelt delivery to someone needing a moment of calm and comfort.
WHITE ROSES SERVICE ARRANGEMENT
£90.00
This studio image presents a carefully gathered cluster of yellow roses, approximately two dozen in all, arranged with the quiet elegance that suits a sympathy bouquet. Spread across a pure white background, the roses form a loose fan, with each bloom thoughtfully angled so the layered petals can be seen. Some flowers are still tightly wrapped at the centre, while others are beginning to unfurl into open cups of soft, buttery yellow, echoing gentle sunlight over the terraces of Old Ford. The colour is vivid but not harsh, lending a sense of calm reassurance rather than celebration. Rich, dark green foliage weaves between the heads, the leaves showing both their deep upper surfaces and lighter undersides, adding texture and a subtle, natural rhythm similar to the greenery you might notice on a quiet walk towards Roman Road. The stems, a fresh light green, extend together in one direction, hinting at a hand-held bouquet that has just been laid down in a moment of reflection. There are no ribbons or decorative extras, only the honest beauty of the roses themselves, making this image especially suitable for condolence messages, funeral tributes, or memorial services. The arrangement suggests both remembrance and gratitude, as if each petal holds a shared story. It feels like the kind of understated floral gesture a family in Old Ford might choose when they wish to say, simply and sincerely, that someone is loved and will be missed.
YELLOW ROSES SERVICE ARRANGEMENT
£90.00
An abundant bouquet of blush pink roses rests horizontally on a pure white background, captured from above so that every spiral of petals can be appreciated in quiet detail. Around two dozen long-stemmed roses cluster together at the lower left, their blooms forming a soft, billowing mass that looks almost like folded satin. Each flower carries subtle shifts of colour, from delicate ballet-slipper pink at the outer petals to muted dusty rose and very pale lavender within the deeper curls of the centers. Most roses are poised in that serene moment just before fully opening, the buds still tight but clearly unfurling, while a few blossoms reveal more of their layered hearts, suggesting time and unfolding memories. Strong, straight stems fan out towards the upper right of the frame, surrounded by dense, dark green foliage that appears fresh, hydrated, and carefully cleaned of thorns, as a professional Old Ford florist would do before tying a hand-tied bouquet. The leaves' deep emerald tone contrasts beautifully with the pastel blooms, making the pink appear even softer against the bright, uncluttered white surface. The lighting is gentle and even, without harsh shadows, evoking a calm studio space or a quiet back room of a flower shop just off Old Ford Road where sympathy arrangements are thoughtfully prepared. This rose bouquet conveys a sense of peace and solace, the kind of comforting floral tribute that might be sent to a family in mourning in Bow or Fish Island, expressing love, remembrance, and support when words feel inadequate.
PINK ROSES SERVICE ARRANGEMENT
£90.00