Oxford BASKETS / POSIES

At Flowers Oxford, our hand-crafted flower baskets and elegant posies are lovingly arranged here in the heart of Oxford, just moments from Oxford High Street and the historic Bodleian Library. As an experienced local florist, we know how to create designs that feel perfectly in tune with our city’s character – from soft, romantic tones for college courtyards to bright, cheerful colours for homes across Headington and Summertown.

Every basket and posy is made fresh each day by our skilled team, using seasonal flowers selected for their quality and longevity. Whether you’re sending a thoughtful sympathy posy, a thank-you basket, or a charming gift for a graduation near Oxford University, you can rely on our local expertise and attention to detail.

  • Trusted local delivery across Oxford, Kidlington, and Cowley
  • Same-day delivery available on all baskets and posies when you order online before 3 PM
  • Ethically sourced blooms, arranged by experienced florists

We understand how important it is for your gesture to arrive looking beautiful and on time. That’s why our drivers know the streets around Magdalen Bridge and the colleges so well, ensuring smooth, reliable delivery. Browse our collection of basket arrangements and posies, choose the design that feels right, and order online for convenient, same-day delivery from a trusted Oxford 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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This image shows a thoughtfully composed funeral flower basket photographed against a clean white backdrop, so the colours and textures read clearly, even from a distance. The basket itself is woven in a light cream or off-white tone, with a smooth, arched handle rising over the flowers like a protective frame, reminiscent of the soft curves of Oxford's historic bridges. In the centre, a single creamy white rose opens in a perfect spiral, its velvety petals catching the studio light, symbolising purity and quiet remembrance. On either side, two rich purple calla lilies extend gracefully, their sleek, trumpet-like forms adding a dignified, almost ceremonial feel that suits a service or wake. Scattered among them are airy clematis blooms in gentle shades of lavender and lilac, each star-shaped flower touched with a pale yellow heart, lending a soft, poetic note that recalls wisteria and spring blossoms in North Oxford gardens. Bright splashes of yellow from freesia- or alstroemeria-like flowers weave through the design, balanced by neat white blossoms and buds that bring texture and light. To the right, a single magenta gerbera-style flower faces outward, its bold colour adding a heartfelt, personal touch, like a final loving gesture. The entire arrangement is supported by abundant green foliage, with broad, glossy leaves and smaller, fresh-looking sprigs creating a full, rounded silhouette. The mood is one of tenderness and respect, as though an Oxford florist has prepared this basket for same-day delivery to a local church, cemetery, or family gathering, offering a gentle expression of sympathy and comfort in farewell.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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This image portrays a softly luminous funeral flower basket, composed with the same care a skilled Oxford florist might use when creating a farewell tribute for a service near Jericho or Headington. A pale, woven wicker basket, light beige and slightly oval, sits against a plain white background so that every petal and leaf is clearly defined. A matching handle rises in a gentle arc over the arrangement, framing a lush mound of blooms that seems to spill just to the basket's edge without losing its tidy shape. Dominating the composition are large, creamy white roses, fully blossomed and luxuriously layered, their petals curling outwards in calm spirals that suggest grace and eternal rest. Tucked among them are unusual, star-shaped clematis flowers in soft lavender and pale periwinkle, their yellow-green centres adding subtle light, like early morning sun over Christ Church Meadow. Threaded between these focal flowers are clusters of delicate, freesia-like blossoms in white and soft lemon yellow, some still in tight buds, others just beginning to open, bringing an air of gentle movement and ongoing life. Wisps of white filler flowers and ruffled, rose-like lisianthus subtly enhance the volume without detracting from the central roses. Deep, glossy green leaves cradle and surround the blossoms, with lighter green stems and sprigs weaving through the design, giving structure and natural rhythm. The overall palette of whites, creams, soft yellows, and pale lilac tones creates a sense of quiet contemplation, making this basket suitable for sending condolences, honouring a loved one's memory, or placing by a memorial in one of Oxford's historic churches or crematoria. The design feels both traditional and fresh, a peaceful expression of remembrance and care.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A light-toned wooden basket filled with roses and carnations sits centered against a bright white backdrop, quietly evoking the reflective mood of a funeral or memorial in Oxford. The shallow, oblong basket is crafted from pale wood slats with an arched handle, its four small feet giving a sense of stability and poise. From this base, a lush dome of flowers rises, overflowing just enough to feel generous without being overwhelming. Creamy white roses, fully open, display their layered petals in soft spirals, giving the arrangement a calm, contemplative heart. Around them, deep red carnations with tightly ruffled petals create pockets of rich, velvety colour, recalling the traditional dignity of funeral tributes sent to churches around Headington or Summertown. Interspersed among these are paler pink and bi-coloured carnations, their white petals brushed and edged with shades of rose and crimson, adding variety and gentle warmth. Smaller white flowers, similar to freesias, thread through the larger blooms, offering light, airy touches that catch the soft lighting in the photograph. A bed of glossy dark green leaves supports the composition, while fine, feathery sprigs of fern or asparagus plumosa emerge at the edges and top, giving the design an organic, garden-like feel. Every element appears fresh and carefully placed, as if arranged that morning by an experienced local florist preparing a thoughtful condolence gift for delivery across Oxford, to rest beside a framed photograph or candle and provide comfort through calm, natural beauty.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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COMPASSION POSY
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A sumptuous, tightly rounded bouquet of fresh lilies and roses appears suspended against a crisp white background, as if just lifted from a florist's bench near Oxford's historic Broad Street. The composition centres on creamy white lilies, their sculpted, trumpet-shaped petals opening wide to show soft green throats and gently arched stamens. Weaving between them are clusters of pastel pink roses and warm cream roses, some still cupped shyly in bud, others fully unfurled into plush rosettes that catch the light. Adding passion and drama, several deep fuchsia Oriental lilies, similar to classic Stargazer varieties, flare outward with magenta petals dusted with darker speckles and glowing yellow anthers, creating striking points of contrast among the gentler tones. Fine sprays of white baby's breath (Gypsophila) lace through the arrangement, filling every small gap with airy clusters of tiny blooms that lend a cloud-like softness. Glimpses of fresh green foliage, mostly from lily leaves and rose stems, anchor the design and offer a cool counterpoint to the rich pinks and creams. The lighting is bright and even, revealing each petal's velvety surface and the subtle shading where colours blend. This bouquet feels romantic yet polished, the kind of arrangement a local Oxford florist might recommend for a graduation celebration near the Radcliffe Camera, an intimate wedding at a college chapel, or a meaningful anniversary surprise delivered to Cowley or Botley, when you wish to convey love, admiration, and joy in one generous embrace of flowers.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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