Sympathy Flowers in Islington – Thoughtful Tributes by Flowers Islington

In heartfelt times of remembrance, Flowers Islington is honoured to support our community with elegant sympathy flowers and respectful bouquets. As your trusted florist in Islington, we understand the importance of sending a message of comfort, whether you're nearby in Angel, Highbury, or Barnsbury.

Our experienced local florists handcraft beautiful arrangements with care and discretion, drawing inspiration from iconic Islington streets such as Upper Street, Essex Road, and near landmarks like Islington Green. Each bouquet is thoughtfully designed to express your sentiments, combining seasonal blooms with gentle colour palettes.

We offer reliable same-day delivery in Islington and surrounding neighbourhoods when you order online by 3 PM. This ensures your tribute arrives with timeliness and grace, no matter if it's to a family home, local funeral home, or a place of worship.

  • Hand-delivered arrangements across Islington, Angel & Highbury
  • Order online for same-day florist delivery (before 3 PM)
  • Expert advice and respectful service from your local flower experts

Trust Flowers Islington to be by your side with understanding and care, helping you say what words cannot during sensitive moments. Thank you for letting us be part of the Islington community through every season of life.

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SYMPATHY FLOWERS
Captured against a pristine white background, this hand-tied bouquet of blue and cream roses has a calm, symmetrical presence, like a carefully composed thought. The deep blue roses, saturated and velvety, anchor the design; their petals layer in tight whorls at the centre of some blooms, while others unfurl more openly, showing subtle variations of royal and sapphire tones. Alternating with them are roses in a soft cream shade, almost ivory in the light, their petals smooth and slightly translucent at the edges, creating a gentle glow. Between the larger heads, airy clusters of baby's breath weave a delicate web, each tiny white flower adding a sense of softness, almost like a whisper carried through the arrangement. Dark green foliage peeks from beneath the roses and here and there between them, giving structure and natural depth, as if the bouquet has just been gathered from a carefully tended garden off Canonbury Square. The stems are long and straight, neatly bound at the base in a way that shows a florist's practiced hand, suggesting readiness for a glass vase in a quiet Islington sitting room or a thoughtful placement at a memorial service. The overall impression is one of serenity and respect: the cool blue tones speak of reflection and loyalty, while the cream roses bring warmth and gentle compassion. This is the kind of sympathy bouquet a family might receive after a loss, or that someone might send from afar to a loved one near Angel station, offering a tangible expression of shared grief and supportive presence.
REMEMBRANCE
£80.00
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This image presents a thoughtfully arranged white and green bouquet standing alone against a pristine white backdrop, much like a finished sympathy piece waiting to leave a studio near Angel in Islington. At its centre, numerous white chrysanthemum daisies gather in an overlapping pattern, their fine petals creating a soft, almost cushion-like surface that invites the gaze to linger. Each central disc is a gentle yellow-green, providing subtle warmth that keeps the bouquet from feeling stark, instead suggesting quiet optimism. Between these blooms, slender lily buds lift their heads, held tightly closed in shades of soft green blending into creamy white tips. These buds, not yet open, introduce an air of calm expectation, as though the bouquet will continue to evolve in a living room overlooking Canonbury or Barnsbury. Threads of white baby's breath (gypsophila) wind throughout the bouquet, the tiny blossoms forming a delicate veil that softens the lines between larger flowers and accentuates the sense of depth. Surrounding everything, dark green foliage spreads gracefully, each leaf catching a touch of light, giving the eye a place to rest and grounding the pristine whites. The stems are gathered in the hand-tied style, then wrapped with textured brown kraft paper that crinkles gently and lends a down-to-earth authenticity similar to stalls at Chapel Market. Over this, a clear cellophane layer is wrapped snugly, its subtle crumples reflecting thin glints of light while keeping the bouquet protected. The bottom is neatly pinched and tied, creating a tidy, conical base that could be easily placed on a table beside a condolence card. The overall mood is one of gentleness, dignity, and serene remembrance, ideal for expressing sincere sympathy within the Islington community.
PURE ELEGANCE
£65.00
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SYMPATHY FLORIST CHOICE £100
£100.00
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This photograph shows a tender, thoughtfully arranged sympathy bouquet, dominated by creamy white roses and softened by clouds of pale lavender filler flowers, as though it had just been set down on a windowsill in an Islington home overlooking the leafy calm of Barnsbury. The roses sit fully open, revealing intricate spirals of velvety petals, each layer folding into the next in gentle curves. Their colour hovers between pure white and soft ivory, creating a sense of warmth and compassion rather than a stark, ceremonial feel. Threaded through the arrangement are light sprays of tiny lavender and lilac-pink blossoms, probably statice, their delicate papery petals forming a fine, mist-like veil among the larger blooms. These subtle purple tones bring a soothing hint of colour, reminiscent of quiet evening light along the Regent's Canal. All the flowers are gathered into a tall, crystal-clear glass vase, where the green stems extend down into the water in clean, natural lines. The transparency of the vase reveals the stems' gentle angles and supports the arrangement's sense of authenticity and freshness, as if it has just been crafted by a local Islington florist who understands the nuances of condolence work. The vase rests on a bright white surface that gently mirrors the shapes and colours above, while the background dissolves into a soft blur of whites and light greys, avoiding any distraction from the bouquet's message. Natural light bathes the blooms, accentuating the roses' velvety texture and the fine details of the filler flowers, without casting harsh shadows. Overall, the scene conveys comfort, quiet respect, and a compassionate presence, ideal for sending sympathy, offering condolences, or honouring a loved one across Islington, from Angel to Highbury and beyond.
PEARL MEMORIES
£60.00
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A softly lit bouquet of white and purple blooms stands in a simple glass cylinder vase, radiating a calm, reflective beauty that feels at home in an Islington living room overlooking a quiet side street. Creamy white roses form the central focus, each bloom carefully opened to show layers of smooth, overlapping petals that suggest gentleness and care. Between them, stems of alstroemeria reach upward, their petals stretched and lightly curled, tinted with lavenders, dusky purples, and touches of green at the tips and throats, adding a restrained hint of colour that never disturbs the arrangement's serenity. Sprigs of white baby's breath weave through the larger flowers, their countless tiny florets creating a fine, mist-like texture that softens every edge and gives the bouquet a feeling of breath and light. Lush green foliage surrounds and supports the blooms, with broad, glossy leaves and slender stems providing balance, structure, and a grounding contrast to the pale petals. Through the clear glass vase, straight, fresh stems can be seen standing in clean water, a simple detail that reinforces the bouquet's freshness and sincerity. The backdrop is a bright, almost glowing white, free from pattern or distraction, so the viewer's attention rests entirely on the quiet conversation between the roses, alstroemeria, and foliage. Crafted with the understanding of a neighbourhood florist serving Islington's diverse community from Angel to Holloway, this arrangement feels especially appropriate for moments of sympathy and remembrance, a gentle, dignified way to send condolences or offer a thoughtful tribute in times of loss.
MAKE A WISH
£60.00
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FLORIST CHOICE 200
SYMPATHY FLORIST CHOICE £200
£200.00
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SYMPATHY FLORIST CHOICE £300
£300.00
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A graceful sweep of white roses lies diagonally across a pristine white surface, evoking the calm, uncluttered elegance of a carefully styled bouquet in an Islington florist's studio. The blooms, roughly two dozen in number, cluster in a generous pillow at the lower left, then gradually thin as the stems fan out towards the upper right of the image. Each rose is perfectly formed, with velvety petals that range from tightly coiled centres to softly unfolding outer layers, creating a beautiful mix of bud and early bloom stages. The colour is a pure, creamy white, with hints of ivory and the slightest trace of pale green where some outer petals meet the stem, suggesting freshness and vitality. Beneath the blossoms, firm, dark green stems run together, accompanied by an abundance of glossy foliage. The leaves are deep emerald with subtle variations in tone, and a few show a gentle reddish tint on their edges or undersides, echoing the natural complexity of garden roses. The lighting is bright but diffused, flattening harsh shadows so that the textures and contours of petals and leaves can be appreciated without distraction. This simple yet sophisticated composition carries a quiet emotional weight. It summons associations with wedding flowers designed for ceremonies near Islington Green, sympathy tributes taken to services along Essex Road, or understated anniversary bouquets delivered to apartments off Angel. The scene encapsulates how Islington florists often work with white roses: letting their purity, softness, and symbolic depth speak on behalf of love, remembrance, and hope.
WHITE ROSES SERVICE ARRANGEMENT
£90.00
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A sweeping cluster of red roses lies diagonally across a perfectly white surface, the arrangement composed with the kind of careful artistry you might expect from Flowers Islington. On the left, approximately two to three dozen rose heads crowd together in a lush, generous display, their petals a rich, velvety crimson that immediately communicates romance and intensity. Each bloom is at its peak, with the central whorl of petals still tight and spiralling, while the outer layers gently loosen to create a rounded, full-bodied shape. There is a soft, even quality to the light, illuminating each petal edge with delicate highlights while deepening the shadows at the heart of the roses, giving them a sense of depth and tenderness. Among the flowers, vivid dark green leaves weave through the cluster, their smooth, slightly glossy texture standing out clearly against the white background, much like the greenery that softens Islington's terraces and garden squares. The stems reach towards the right in a neat spray, long, straight, and visibly fresh, with a few natural thorns hinting at the roses' garden origins. The simplicity of the setting allows the saturated red tones to dominate, creating a dramatic yet refined image that feels well-suited to love letters, milestone celebrations, or special deliveries across Angel, Highbury, and Canonbury. It is easy to imagine this bouquet carried carefully up the steps of a townhouse off Liverpool Road, ready to convey affection, admiration, or heartfelt apology through the timeless language of classic red roses.
RED ROSES SERVICE ARRANGEMENT
£95.00
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An elegant bouquet of approximately two dozen blush pink roses is arranged in a loose, graceful bundle and placed on a clean white surface, so nothing distracts from the flowers themselves. The roses are long-stemmed and plentiful, spreading out in a soft fan that leads the eye from the mass of blossoms at the lower left toward the tidy cluster of stems at the upper right, as though the bouquet has just been laid down in a tranquil Islington studio near Highbury Corner. Each rose head is beautifully formed, with petals that spiral tightly at the centre then ease outward, creating perfect rosettes. The colour palette is restrained yet nuanced: pale, powdery pink on the outer petals, deepening slightly to muted dusty rose and a hint of lavender in the inner folds. A few blooms are more open, revealing layered, velvety textures, while others remain closed, suggesting a progression of stages within the same arrangement. Dark, glossy green leaves wrap around the stems, appearing fresh and full, providing a vivid counterpoint to the softness of the petals. The long stems, aligned and gathered, give the bouquet structure and a sense of deliberate craftsmanship. Bright, even lighting floods the scene, bringing out the natural sheen of the petals and leaves without harsh glare, and the white backdrop ensures that every curve and contour remains clearly defined. This composition radiates quiet grace and emotional warmth, making it especially suitable as a sympathy tribute for deliveries around Islington, whether to homes near Canonbury, memorial services close to Angel, or quiet gatherings where a gentle, comforting presence is needed more than bold colour or elaborate design.
PINK ROSES SERVICE ARRANGEMENT
£90.00
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Spread generously across a clear white surface, a collection of around two dozen yellow roses forms a broad, fan-shaped arrangement, their heads clustered so closely that the blooms appear to create a continuous field of golden colour. Each rose is captured at a slightly different stage: some remain small and tightly coiled, while others have begun to open, their petals unfurling into layered spirals that reveal the full depth of the yellow, from buttery pastel at the tips to a richer gold at the centre. The light in the image is soft yet bright, allowing delicate shadows to fall between petals and leaves, highlighting the velvety texture and gentle curves of each flower. Dark green foliage surrounds and weaves between the roses, its glossy leaves overlapping and occasionally turning to show a lighter underside, giving the arrangement a natural, freshly gathered look. The stems, long and light green, emerge together in one corner of the frame, suggesting that this is a hand-tied bouquet momentarily placed on a white table in an Islington shop near Angel. Although the colour is upbeat and radiant, the overall composition feels calm and considered, making these roses suitable for a sympathy bouquet meant to bring comfort rather than drama. It is easy to imagine this arrangement being delivered quietly to a townhouse off Essex Road or a flat near Canonbury, offering a token of heartfelt support. The photograph emphasises the simple beauty of yellow roses and the thoughtful craftsmanship of local Islington florists who understand how flowers can speak gently in times of loss.
YELLOW ROSES SERVICE ARRANGEMENT
£90.00
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