A graceful sympathy bouquet rises from a clear glass cylinder vase, illuminated by soft, even daylight that recalls the gentle brightness filtering through windows in a Southend On Sea family home. At its centre, several creamy white roses bloom with quiet confidence, each blossom full and rounded, their satin-like petals opening in careful layers that suggest tenderness and remembrance. Intertwined with these roses are elegant alstroemeria, their trumpet-shaped blooms touched with shades of lavender, lilac, and subtle green, the colours blending like the pastel skies over Chalkwell Beach in the early evening. Across the arrangement, clusters of white baby's breath float between the larger flowers, creating tiny constellations of delicate blossoms that add lightness and an almost ethereal veil. The rich green foliage provides a strong yet gentle foundation: broad, glossy leaves catch the light, while finer, more linear greens thread through the bouquet, offering structure and depth. Through the clear glass vase, the neatly cut green stems are visible, standing in transparent water that underscores the freshness and authenticity of the design. The background is a softly diffused white, free of detail, so the viewer's focus rests entirely on the quiet interplay of whites, purples, and greens. This arrangement feels especially appropriate for offering condolences, whether placed in a sitting room near Southchurch, by a memorial table in Shoeburyness, or sent as a thoughtful tribute to someone grieving in the wider Southend On Sea community, bringing a sense of calm, respect, and gently expressed support.
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In this serene sympathy bouquet, a cluster of creamy white roses opens in soft spirals, each petal velvety and calm, gathered in a clear glass vase that seems to disappear against a bright, gently blurred backdrop, reminiscent of soft daylight over Southend On Sea. The roses sit at the heart of the arrangement, their rounded forms perfectly framed by clouds of white baby's breath, whose countless tiny blooms create a gauzy, cloud-like halo. Threaded through this mist are stems of alstroemeria, some still in firm green buds, others beginning to reveal slender petals washed with pale lavender and faint purple stripes. These subtle shades introduce the quietest breath of colour, suggesting hope and remembrance without overwhelming the tranquillity of the design. Around the base, broad, dark green leaves are skilfully wrapped into smooth bands, embracing the flowers like a protective cradle, while slimmer, brighter leaves weave up through the bouquet, adding texture and depth. The stems, clearly visible through the cylinder of glass, are neatly aligned and tied together just above the waterline with a simple green binding, a small but telling detail of professional craftsmanship. The water looks freshly drawn, clear and still, reflecting flecks of light from the softly luminous background. This composition feels particularly suited to a condolence gesture delivered to a quiet home in Westcliff-on-Sea, a bedside table near Southchurch, or a memorial gathering overlooking the estuary. It expresses heartfelt sympathy in a measured, understated way, offering comfort through the purity of white blooms, gentle greenery, and the sense of calm that only well-crafted flowers can bring in times of loss.

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Purity and simplicity is the best description for this hand-tied. Cream ivory roses and royal purple alstroemeria, accompanied with white gypsophila and aspidistra leaves will express your deep honour and sorrow.

This arrangement contains the following flowers:

  • cream ivory roses
  • royal purple alstroemeria
  • white gypsophila
  • aspidistra leaves

Original size bouquet pictured. 

 Vase pictured is for illustration purposes only.

5 day of freshness Guaranteed. To ensure the longevity of your flowers they will be delivered in bud, so you can watch them bloom in front of your eyes.


Next day delivery is available for orders placed before 4 pm.

Substitution policy:
As flowers may be seasonal, we reserve the right to substitute any flowers not currently in stock. To ensure customer satisfaction, flowers will be substituted with a flower similar size and colour of the same or superior style, quality and value.


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