This arrangement captures a quiet, reflective beauty, as though it had been placed by a window in a tranquil Downe home, where soft daylight spills gently across the room. At the centre of the composition, several ivory-white roses unfold in layered spirals, their petals smooth and slightly curled at the edges, creating a sense of fullness and tender grace. These roses form the emotional heart of the bouquet, evoking purity, peace, and a lasting love that can comfort in times of loss. Surrounding and weaving between them, alstroemeria blooms introduce slender petals tinted with hues of lavender, pale violet, and muted green, their subtle speckling adding depth and quiet interest. Fine sprays of white baby's breath are sprinkled throughout, their many tiny blossoms forming a diaphanous haze that links the larger flowers together, giving the whole design an airy, suspended quality, like a gentle fog over the fields around Downe at dawn. Rich green foliage anchors the bouquet, with glossy leaves and more delicate fronds creating layers of colour and texture that frame the pale blooms without overpowering them. All of this is gathered in a simple, clear glass vase filled with clean water, the straight green stems visible and neatly aligned, speaking to careful, thoughtful craftsmanship. The surrounding background is a bright, almost glowing white, free of distraction, which enhances the impression of calm and clarity. This is the kind of bouquet one might send for a funeral service in or around Downe, or to a grieving family's home, where its soft colours and gentle presence can stand as a long-lasting, wordless gesture of sympathy and support.
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In this gentle scene, a white and lilac-toned sympathy bouquet rests in a clear glass vase, surrounded by bright yet softly diffused light that feels similar to morning brightness in a Downe cottage. The central focus falls on several fully opened white roses, their velvety petals layered in smooth, rounded spirals that give an impression of purity and enduring love. Around them, airy sprays of gypsophila, or baby's breath, drift through the arrangement, each tiny white blossom contributing to a light, cloud-like veil that softens every transition between flowers. Rising within this pale mist, alstroemeria stems add subtle colour; their slender buds and opening blooms reveal shades of lavender, pale purple and soft mauve, with faint internal striping that offers delicate detail without breaking the calm mood. The bouquet is framed and supported by thoughtfully placed foliage. Broad, deep green leaves are wrapped around the base of the flower cluster, forming a structured band that holds the composition together, while slimmer, more flexible leaves are woven among the stems to add height, movement and a sense of freshness, as if the flowers had been picked from a shaded border near the Downe village church. All of the stems are gathered neatly into a transparent cylindrical vase, where they stand straight in clear water, the vivid green of the stems clearly visible. A subtle tie just above the waterline keeps the bouquet's rounded hand-tied shape intact. The background is clean and out of focus, offering no distractions from the flowers and giving the scene an atmosphere of quiet contemplation. The overall effect is one of soft strength and gentle solace, making this bouquet an appropriate and comforting expression of sympathy, suitable for display at a memorial, in a hallway, or in a peaceful corner of a Downe home.

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Express heartfelt sympathy with the MAKE A WISH bouquet from Downe Florist, Downe. This elegant hand-tied funeral and condolence arrangement features creamy ivory roses, royal purple alstroemeria, delicate white gypsophila and lush aspidistra leaves. The soft ivory and rich purple tones create a refined, respectful tribute that conveys deep honour, remembrance and support at a difficult time.

Expertly arranged by our skilled florists, this sympathy bouquet is designed to look beautiful on arrival and continue to open over several days. To maximise longevity, your flowers are delivered in bud so you can watch them gently bloom. We guarantee 5 days of freshness, giving lasting comfort to family and friends.

Perfect for sending condolences, memorial services or as a thoughtful gesture to the home, the MAKE A WISH bouquet reflects Downe Florist's commitment to premium quality and reliable service. Next day flower delivery across Downe and surrounding areas is available on orders placed before 4 pm. Please note the vase pictured is for illustration only. If certain stems are out of season, we may substitute with blooms of similar colour, style and equal or higher value, always maintaining the elegant look and feel of the original design.
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    Just wanted to let you know how happy we were with your services. I order flowers online for my sister's funeral, and they were beautiful. The carnations are just gorgeous!

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    They responded to all of my phone calls and emails making sure that I'm well informed of all of the delivery details. Good job.

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    The flowers arrived fresh and vibrant. Thank you, Handy Flowers for creating the best funeral arrangement.

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    Some friends recommended Handy Flowers and I decided to order sympathy flowers from them. They successfully delivered this lovely bouquet. Brilliant company!

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