This image shows a meticulously structured funeral arrangement shaped into the Union Jack, the national flag of the United Kingdom, created exclusively from tightly massed fresh flowers. The tribute is rectangular and lies flat against a plain white background, allowing the vivid colours to dominate the scene without distraction. At the centre, a strong red St George's Cross stretches from top to bottom and side to side, formed from countless tiny red blooms that create a dense, velvety band. Surrounding this central cross, precise strips of white flowers provide clean borders, ensuring the red stands out clearly and echoing the traditional fimbriation of the flag. From each corner of the rectangle, diagonal red lines, symbolising St Patrick's Cross, cut through the design, also edged with narrow white bands. These diagonals sit atop broader white floral sections that represent the St Andrew's Cross of Scotland, giving layer upon layer of intersecting shapes. The remaining spaces, including the corners and the perimeter, are entirely filled with rich blue flowers, likely tightly clustered hydrangeas or similar varieties, creating a deep, almost velour-like background. The craftsmanship is evident in the even spacing, perfectly straight lines, and smooth transitions between colours, a standard one might expect from a dedicated local team at Highams Park Florist preparing a special tribute for a service at a nearby church or cemetery. The arrangement feels solemn and dignified, ideal for honouring a loved one with strong British roots, marking Remembrance events, or paying respects at a funeral where national pride and gratitude are central to the farewell.
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A patriotic funeral tribute in the form of the Union Jack is crafted entirely from dense clusters of red, white, and blue flowers, filling a neat rectangular frame. The composition is photographed against a smooth white backdrop, which heightens the contrast and makes each colour band appear remarkably vivid. Bold, velvety red flowers create the dominant vertical and horizontal lines of St George's Cross through the centre, their petals forming an almost seamless carpet. These central stripes are sharply outlined in pure white blooms, defining the classic borders that keep the colours from blending. Diagonal red floral bands, representing St Patrick's Cross, reach from each corner toward the middle, again edged with fine white floral lines and layered visually over the wider white diagonals of St Andrew's Cross. The remaining areas are filled right to the edges with deep blue flowers-compact, cushion-like clusters that give the flag a rich, textured field and a tidy outer rim. The overall effect is that of a soft, upholstered emblem, combining military precision with the gentle natural beauty of fresh flowers. One can imagine this arrangement resting by a graveside in Highams Park Cemetery or travelling in a funeral cortege along the streets near The Avenue, offering a visible symbol of unity, remembrance, and national identity. The design speaks of respect, gratitude, and quiet pride, making it a fitting floral choice for commemorative services, military funerals, or any farewell where the United Kingdom's flag holds deep personal significance. The photograph captures a large rectangular floral arrangement crafted to resemble the Union Jack, its colours and lines meticulously formed from fresh blooms. A bed of deep blue flowers, likely dyed chrysanthemums, creates the main field of the flag, their compact, cushiony texture forming a smooth, velvety backdrop. On top of this, perfectly aligned bands of crisp white blossoms depict the central cross of St George, running boldly from top to bottom and side to side in a clean, uninterrupted sweep. Diagonal stripes of rich red carnations and similar blooms are laid carefully across these white sections to represent St Patrick's Cross, each red band edged with a slender border of white petals that sharpens the design and prevents the colours from blending. The overall surface is gently raised, giving the tribute a three-dimensional, pillow-like form that catches the light softly, much as flowers do in a window display near Highams Park station on a bright day. Along the bottom edge, a pleated ribbon in matching blue satin frames the piece, drawing the eye neatly around the border and enhancing the sense of craftsmanship and ceremony. The tribute is clearly intended as a patriotic funeral or memorial display, suited to resting atop a coffin or standing by a memorial in the Highams Park area for someone who held their British identity dear. The arrangement communicates solemn pride, remembrance, and a deep sense of honour, offering a floral symbol of unity and respect at a time of farewell.

PEACEFUL DREAMS CUSHION£150.00

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Offer a gentle tribute with our Peaceful Dreams Cushion from Highams Park Florist. Thoughtfully arranged in soft, soothing tones, this funeral cushion is designed to express heartfelt sympathy when words are hard to find. Featuring a harmonious blend of red, blue and white chrysanthemums, it creates a serene display that honours the memory of your loved one with grace and dignity.

Expertly handcrafted by our skilled florists in Highams Park, each cushion is made with fresh, premium blooms for lasting beauty throughout the service. The rectangular design, approximately 70cm (27") by 40cm (16"), makes it ideal for placing on a coffin, memorial plinth or as a focal tribute at the funeral.

Due to seasonal availability, we may substitute certain flowers with similar varieties of equal or higher quality, always maintaining the same gentle colour palette and overall style. Trust Highams Park Florist to create a respectful, elegant sympathy arrangement that conveys your deepest condolences with care and reliability. Order online for dependable local delivery from our Highams Park shop.
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    The entire process of booking our order was smooth and seamless, which is important during such dark times. We ordered a lovely funeral tribute and had it sent directly to the funeral home. Handy Flowers did a terrific job at handling our order.

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