The photograph shows a poised and gentle sympathy bouquet resting in a straight-sided glass cylinder vase, the transparent surface allowing the clean green lines of the stems to show clearly through the water. Soft, even daylight washes over the flowers, much like the natural light that falls across a quiet drawing room close to St James's Street. At the heart of the composition are creamy white roses, each bloom carefully opened to a moderate fullness, with velvety petals folding outwards to create tranquil, rounded forms that express dignity and affection. Wandering between them are slender stems of alstroemeria, their petals tinged with shades of purple, lilac, and pale lavender, and the occasional hint of green near the throat; some are still in tight buds, while others have begun to open, offering speckled interiors that lend delicate interest. Fine sprigs of baby's breath are scattered throughout the bouquet, creating tiny constellations of white that soften transitions and add an ethereal, gossamer quality. Surrounding all of this is a supportive frame of deep green foliage, with broad, lustrous leaves and thinner, upright stems that provide structure and a sense of composed movement, as though the flowers have been gently gathered from a quiet garden near The Mall. The background is a luminous, diffused white, ensuring that attention rests entirely on the interplay of flowers and greens. Crafted with the discernment expected in the St James's area, this bouquet feels ideal for conveying condolences or marking a moment of reflection, a thoughtful floral gesture to accompany services, wakes, or private gatherings where words may be hard to find.
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In this photograph, a poised and gentle sympathy bouquet rests in a cylindrical clear glass vase, its colour palette of creamy white, fresh green, and soft lavender mirroring the composed atmosphere of St James's. The main focus is a cluster of open white roses, each bloom full and velvety, with petals that curl outward in elegant, layered spirals, subtly warmed by a hint of ivory at their centres. Encircling and threading between them are sprays of white gypsophila, often called baby's breath, their countless tiny blossoms forming a light, cloud-like halo that seems to float around the roses, softening every angle and shadow. Rising gracefully from within, alstroemeria stems add a quiet dimension of colour: slender buds and partially open flowers show off elongated petals in shades of lavender and pale purple, marked with fine, understated stripes that speak of detail rather than drama. At the base of the bouquet, rich green leaves are wrapped with precision, forming a smooth, glossy collar that cradles the flowers and anchors the design, not unlike the carefully shaped greenery in nearby St James's Park. The stems inside the vase are clearly visible, straight and freshly cut, gathered neatly and secured with a discreet band above the clear, bright water. The background is soft, luminous, and out of focus, perhaps a light-coloured wall or a sunlit window overlooking Piccadilly or St James's Square, ensuring that the flowers remain the sole point of attention. The overall mood is one of calm remembrance and respectful consolation, an arrangement that offers a gentle, floral expression of sympathy for families and friends throughout the St James's area.

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Express heartfelt sympathy with the MAKE A WISH bouquet from Florist St James's in St James's. This elegant hand-tied arrangement features creamy ivory roses, rich royal purple alstroemeria, delicate white gypsophila and glossy aspidistra leaves for a look of pure simplicity and refined beauty. Thoughtfully designed as a tasteful condolence bouquet, it conveys deep honour, remembrance and support at times of loss.

Each MAKE A WISH sympathy bouquet is hand-crafted by our expert florists using fresh, premium stems, delivered in bud so you can watch the flowers gently open over several days. We guarantee 5 days of freshness, ensuring your tribute remains beautiful for longer. The original size bouquet is pictured; vase is shown for illustration only and can be added separately if required.

Perfect for sending to a funeral service, memorial or to the family home, this understated white and purple flower bouquet suits both traditional and modern tastes. Next day flower delivery is available in St James's and surrounding areas for orders placed before 4 pm. In the rare event of seasonal unavailability, we will carefully substitute blooms with equal or superior quality and style, so your gesture always arrives looking graceful and respectful.
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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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    Easily found the bouquet I was looking for.

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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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    Good and professional attitude. Thank you.

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