Tooting Bec Baskets & Posies

At Tooting Bec Florist, our hand-crafted flower baskets and delicate posies are designed with real care here in the heart of Tooting Bec. Whether you're saying thank you, sending sympathy, or brightening a new home, our experienced local florist team will help you choose the perfect arrangement.

We blend seasonal flowers with lush foliage to create long-lasting, easy-to-place designs that sit beautifully on coffee tables, bedside cabinets or reception desks. From classic pastel posies to vibrant country-style wicker baskets, every piece is made fresh in our Tooting workshop just moments from Tooting Bec Common and the Tooting Bec Underground station.

We offer reliable same-day delivery across Tooting Bec, Balham, and Streatham when you order online before 3 PM. Our drivers know the local streets inside out - from Trinity Road and Upper Tooting Road to the area around Tooting Bec Lido - so your flowers arrive on time and in perfect condition.

  • Thoughtfully designed baskets & posies for all occasions
  • Expert local florist guidance for personal messages
  • Convenient online ordering with tracked same-day delivery

Browse our baskets and posies collection today and order online with confidence. With years of local experience and a passion for fresh, beautiful flowers, Tooting Bec Florist is here to help you send something truly heartfelt, right here in SW17.

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 light cream woven basket with a high, curved handle holds a carefully composed funeral arrangement, photographed against a pure white background so every petal and leaf is clearly defined. At the heart of the display, a single creamy white rose unfurls in flawless spirals, its velvety texture suggesting calm and serenity. Two rich, deep purple calla lilies, with their sleek, trumpet-shaped blooms, arc upward with understated drama, adding a noble, almost sculptural quality. Around them, delicate clematis-like flowers in pale lilac and soft lavender scatter starry petals, each bloom touched with a gentle yellow centre that recalls early spring light over Tooting Bec Common. Bright touches of yellow and white from small, trumpet-shaped filler flowers, similar to freesia or alstroemeria, provide subtle movement and rhythm, as if the bouquet were breathing. From the right edge, a single vivid magenta gerbera-style daisy steps forward, its bold circle of petals offering a poignant, uplifting accent amid softer tones. The flowers are cradled in an abundance of glossy dark-green leaves and lighter green sprigs, layered to create depth, fullness, and a sense of natural abundance, much like a well-tended garden along Balham High Road. The lighting is even and gentle, revealing textures without harsh contrast, giving the whole tribute a peaceful, contemplative presence. Designed as a respectful sympathy piece, this basket feels appropriate for a crematorium service, a church farewell near Tooting Bec station, or for thoughtful delivery to bereaved family members, where its mix of purple, white, yellow, and magenta can quietly express love, remembrance, and support.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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A tranquil, thoughtfully composed funeral flower basket is photographed against a clean white backdrop, giving the arrangement a sense of quiet focus, as if it has been set apart for a moment of reflection. The light-coloured woven basket, either ivory or soft beige, has a sturdy handle that curves over the flowers, its texture recalling traditional wicker hampers seen in Tooting Bec markets on a bright morning. Within the basket, large, creamy white roses open in full bloom, their petals layered in soft spirals that draw the eye inward, symbolising tenderness and remembrance. Around them, delicate sprays of white and pale yellow freesia-like flowers weave through the design, their slender buds and trumpeted blossoms adding a gentle fragrance you can almost imagine lifting in the air. Scattered among this softness are several star-shaped clematis blooms in pale lavender or periwinkle, each with a crisp yellow-green centre that subtly punctuates the pastel tones, like small notes of light in a quiet room. The whole composition is supported by generous, glossy green foliage, with deeper, richer greens near the base and lighter sprigs dancing near the top, giving the piece structure and a sense of natural movement. The palette of cream, white, soft yellow, and lilac feels cool and composed, ideal for a farewell service at a Tooting Bec church or a memorial gathering in a family home off Balham High Road. Created with the sensitivity of a local florist who understands the area and its community, this basket seems designed to bring solace, offering a peaceful, dignified way to say goodbye and to honour a cherished life with beauty and grace.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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An elegant funeral flower basket sits centred on a clean white background, radiating a gentle, composed beauty that suits a thoughtful farewell. The shallow, oval basket is fashioned from pale, natural wood and raised slightly on small feet, its curved handle arching softly above the blooms like a comforting gesture. Within it, the flowers are packed generously into a rounded dome, cascading just over the rim in an abundant display. Creamy white roses, fully open and layered, rest prominently through the heart of the design, their soft petals speaking of peace, respect, and cherished memories. Around them, deep red carnations with densely ruffled petals provide depth and solemn richness, while paler pink and bi-coloured carnations add quieter notes of affection, some petals gently edged with crimson. Threaded through the larger flowers are dainty white blossoms-reminiscent of freesias-with slim, green stems and small, bell-shaped blooms that contribute a whisper of lightness and grace. A generous collar of dark, glossy foliage grounds the arrangement, with leaves that look cool and firm to the touch, and fine, feathery greens that create an airy, almost mist-like frame. The overall impression is of a carefully composed tribute, similar to what an experienced florist near Tooting Bec station might prepare for a funeral at a local church or crematorium. Its balanced blend of white, red, and green feels both respectful and warm, perfect for sending condolences, honouring a life well lived, and bringing a touch of natural serenity to a service or family home.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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A round, luxuriously full bouquet stands out clearly against a pure white backdrop, every flower arranged with the precision and warmth you'd expect from a seasoned Tooting Bec florist. The eye is first drawn to the garden roses that dominate the design, their petals spiralling softly in shades of blush pink, creamy peach, and mellow yellow, like the gentle colours of a late summer evening near Tooting Bec Common. Some roses are wide open with ruffled centres, while others remain half-closed, suggesting movement and growth within the arrangement. Woven among them are starry clematis flowers in white and pale lavender, their slender petals and golden hearts introducing a light, almost whimsical note. Spiky blue Eryngium thistles rise through the softness, their cool, steel-blue tones and textured heads providing an architectural counterpoint that stops the bouquet from feeling too traditional. Between these focal blooms, clusters of purple lisianthus nestle in, from tight buds to softly opening cups, adding depth and a velvety richness of colour. Scattered throughout, shiny red Hypericum berries bring small but vivid flashes of brightness, like tiny drops of joy. A tapestry of foliage supports everything: smooth, dark green leaves, lighter feathery sprigs, and subtle accents of near-burgundy greenery that create shadow and contrast. The arrangement feels fresh and abundant, ideal for a birthday surprise delivered to a home off Trinity Road or as a centrepiece for a cosy gathering along Upper Tooting Road, capturing that mix of celebration and comfort so typical of local life.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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COMPASSION POSY
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A densely packed, rounded bouquet of lilies, roses, and baby's breath is shown against a stark white studio backdrop, every blossom carefully placed to create a sense of opulence and gentle romance. At first glance, your eye is drawn to the serene white lilies, their elongated petals opening slowly like soft satin ribbons, with pale green centres and subtle stamens that suggest a light, almost powdery fragrance. Interlaced with them are pastel pink roses and cream roses in many stages of bloom, from tightly closed buds with smooth outer petals to fully opened flowers whose layered centres look plush and inviting to the touch. Into this calm palette, bold fuchsia and magenta Oriental lilies, reminiscent of Stargazer varieties, bring energy and depth, their speckled petals arching outward and showcasing bright yellow pollen at their tips. Fine sprays of white gypsophila drift between the larger flowers like tiny clouds, breaking up the colour blocks and lending a delicate, lace-like detail that softens the whole arrangement. Occasional glimpses of glossy green foliage frame the blooms and stop the design from feeling too formal, giving it the relaxed elegance of something made by hand in a trusted local workshop. The bright, even lighting captures every nuance of colour and texture, as though the bouquet has just been finished at Tooting Bec Florist before being sent out for delivery along Upper Tooting Road. The composition feels perfect for those deeply emotional moments in Tooting Bec, from engagement celebrations and milestone birthdays to a radiant thank-you delivered to a home near the Common.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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