Canonbury Sprays & Sheaves – Crafted by Local Experts

At Florist Canonbury, our talented team brings heartfelt expertise to every spray and sheaf we create, serving the Canonbury area and its neighbouring communities like Islington and Highbury. Whether you're honouring a loved one or sending your deepest sympathies, our thoughtful floral tributes are designed with care, artistry, and a true local touch.

Based just a short stroll from iconic spots such as Canonbury Station, New River Walk, and the picturesque St. Paul's Road, our trusted team has built lasting relationships across N1. Our genuine dedication shines through every arrangement, and our years of experience mean you can always trust us for quality, reliability, and compassionate advice.

We’re proud to offer same-day delivery (order online by 3 PM) for your convenience, ensuring your beautiful flowers and bouquets arrive fresh and on time throughout Barnsbury, De Beauvoir Town, and beyond.

  • Locally crafted, hand-tied sprays & sheaves
  • Timely same-day delivery across Canonbury and surrounding N1 areas
  • Personal, caring support from trusted neighbourhood florists
Whether you’re looking for a bespoke tribute or wish to order online from our diverse selection, choose Florist Canonbury for exceptional service rooted in our local community. Your sentiments deserve the touch of a true Canonbury florist.

Our Customer Support Team works closely with the Funeral Directors to ensure timely and precise delivery.

SPRAYS/SHEAVES
FAITHFUL GUARDIAN SPRAY
FAITHFUL GUARDIAN SPRAY
£75.00
FLORIST CHOICE SPRAY
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY SPRAY £100
£100.00
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY SPRAY £200
£200.00
Set against a clean white backdrop, this elegant funeral spray appears as a quiet cascade of white blooms and lush greenery, shaped into a soft diagonal that narrows towards one end. The main flowers are white oriental lilies, their petals broad, waxy, and slightly curved at the tips, some blossoms fully open to show golden stamens, others still held within long, tapering buds. Nestled among and around them are lisianthus flowers, also known as eustoma, providing a gentler scale with their smaller, bell-like blossoms. Their white petals are lightly kissed with lavender and pale purple at the edges, and thin stems carry a series of rounded buds, adding a sense of unfolding time and tenderness. Beneath this floral canopy, a carefully chosen mix of green foliage shapes the structure: broad, dark leaves form a stable base, while select leaves are rolled into tight, elegant scrolls that rise above the line of the spray, lending a designer's touch. Fine palm fronds and slender blades of greenery fan out from one side, lending movement that suggests a quiet breeze drifting through Canonbury's garden squares. The lighting is soft and even, creating a peaceful contrast between the pristine white petals and the rich, cool greens. This type of arrangement, which a Canonbury florist might prepare for same-day delivery to a local church or crematorium, is ideal for moments of farewell, reflecting both respect and gentle comfort. It suits placement on a casket, beside a framed photograph at a memorial gathering, or as a thoughtful tribute in a private home.
SERENITY SPRAY
£75.00
Against a bright white backdrop, a generous red casket spray stretches diagonally, shaped in a classic cascading teardrop that widens at the top left and narrows to a delicate point at the bottom right. The upper portion is dense with velvety dark red roses, each flower open and poised, their layered petals forming intricate spirals that draw the eye. Between these roses, red carnations nestle in clusters, their frilled, multi-petalled heads bringing a softness and richness of texture, so no space feels bare. As the arrangement tapers, the blooms appear more spaced, giving a gentle sense of release toward the tip. A bed of lush greenery supports the entire piece. Broad, deep green leaves radiate outward, shaping the spray and anchoring the mass of flowers, while silvery-green eucalyptus leaves peek from within, their rounded shapes and cooler tones adding calm contrast. Light green trailing fronds emerge especially near the lower-right edge, flowing down and outward like a quiet botanical stream. The piece evokes a still, reverent mood, the kind of tribute you might see resting in a Canonbury church or in one of the serene corners of nearby Highbury Fields during a memorial gathering. Everything about the design speaks of care-the placement of each stem, the balance of colour and foliage, the way the form leads the gaze gently along its length. It is a traditional funeral spray in deep reds and greens, perfect for families in and around Canonbury wishing to share a final, eloquent floral message of love and remembrance.
DEEP AFFECTION CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY SPRAY £300
£300.00
Presented against a clean white background, this refined sympathy spray sweeps diagonally from the top left to the bottom right, forming a flowing crescent that feels both calm and expressive, much like the quiet residential streets of Canonbury. At its heart, large Stargazer lilies open their starry blooms, each petal a vivid fuchsia-pink with crisp white margins and scattered burgundy speckles that bring depth and character. Several lily buds remain partially closed, smooth and green with pink-tinged tips, adding height and a sense of unfolding remembrance. Around these central blossoms, magenta gerbera daisies introduce luminous disks of colour, while creamy white roses, in neat buds and half-open stages, convey love, respect, and serenity. Plush, ruffled white carnations fill the spaces between, lending a soft, comforting texture that gently balances the stronger shapes and colours. Interspersed throughout the spray, tiny white daisy-like filler flowers appear like little stars, adding lightness and intricacy. The surrounding foliage is abundant and varied: broad, glossy dark green leaves create a structured frame, while feathery fern fronds soften the edges, evoking the feeling of a calm garden near Canonbury's historic terraces. Long, slender, grass-like leaves slope outward towards the lower right, emphasising the arrangement's elongated teardrop silhouette and guiding the eye along its gentle arc. At the top left, the stems are tightly bound, clearly showing this as a hand-tied tribute, fresh and thoughtfully constructed. The arrangement carries a mood of solemn beauty and quiet hope, perfectly suited for funerals, memorial services, or condolence deliveries throughout Canonbury and the surrounding area.
SPECIAL THOUGHTS SPRAY
£75.00
An elegant sympathy arrangement in a flowing teardrop form is pictured against a spotless white background, inviting the eye to linger on each flower and leaf. At its fullest point, the spray is overflowing with pink roses in many stages of bloom, from tight buds with just a hint of colour to fully open flowers whose layered petals curl softly at the edges. Their tender pink tones are paired with pristine white carnations, their ruffled blossoms adding gentle volume and a bright, pure counterpoint. This blend of roses and carnations is enveloped in lush greenery: deep, glossy leaves provide a strong, verdant base, while rounded, silvery eucalyptus leaves thread through the design, introducing cool, muted notes and a sense of airy depth. From the more slender tip of the arrangement, delicate sprays of trailing foliage, likely ruscus, cascade beyond the floral outline, creating a sense of movement and a quiet, downward flow that mirrors the shape of a teardrop. The composition feels balanced and calm, as if created specifically for intimate farewell gatherings in Canonbury, perhaps in a local chapel or a peaceful crematorium near the leafy back streets. This casket spray or main funeral tribute captures both grace and sincerity, offering families a dignified way to express love, sorrow, and gratitude. The gentle colours, careful craftsmanship, and flowing silhouette together form a comforting presence at a time when the right words can be hard to find.
IN YOUR HONOUR CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
Photographed on a pure white background, this elongated sympathy spray in white and green feels as though it has been carefully prepared by a Canonbury florist for a quiet farewell gathering. The design is front-facing and tapers from a generous, rounded cluster of flowers at the top left down to a gently pointed tip at the lower right. Dominating the central section, large white Oriental lilies open in full splendour, their petals curving back in a soft, trumpet-like shape, each bloom displaying a pale green centre and delicate stamens dusted with pollen. Around them, soft white and cream roses nestle in varying stages of bloom, from firm buds to partially unfurled flowers, joined by ruffled white carnations that create a plush, comforting texture. Simple white Gerbera-style daisies with pale yellow or dusky centres dot the arrangement, bringing clean, circular shapes that break up the larger petals. Throughout the spray, tiny white filler flowers scatter delicately, giving a sense of lightness and gentle movement. Lush greenery underpins every element: broad, polished leaves form a structured foundation, while feathery fern fronds and rounded eucalyptus leaves offer contrasting shapes and a cooler, blue-green tint. At the upper section, narrow green leaves are neatly wrapped and secured, standing upright like slender ribbons. From the lower right, a dramatic fan of long palm fronds sweeps outward, extending the composition and adding a contemporary flair. The overall effect is one of serene dignity, ideally suited for funerals, memorial services, or graveside tributes in and around Canonbury, from the quiet gardens near Canonbury Square to the chapels off Essex Road, offering comfort, respect, and a visual expression of peace.
SIMPLICITY SPRAY
£75.00
In this artful funeral spray, hand-assembled by Canonbury florists, every element is chosen to express both grace and solace. The overarching diagonal design highlights pristine white lilies, their star-shaped blooms opening widely to reveal golden centers, while unopened buds evoke the gentle promise of continued remembrance. Interspersed in the arrangement are fuchsia roses, their textured petals unfurling amid the lushness, infusing warmth and love into the spray. Crisp, spherical santini chrysanthemums in vivid green bring a lively, contemporary touch, paired with playful clusters of scarlet red hypericum berries. These vibrant accents, alongside native-like greenery inspired by the mature trees and shaded gardens of Canonbury Square, give the piece both modern vitality and classic beauty. An abundance of foliage in various tones, from dark glossy leaves thoughtfully folded to airy, trailing palms, adds depth and structure, guiding the eye along the composition's elegant flow. Soft lighting enhances the purity and freshness of each flower, making this arrangement a natural centrepiece for Canonbury memorial gatherings. Perfectly suited to express sympathy and respect, it offers comfort and remembrance in moments when words may fall short.
FOREVER ADMIRED SPRAY
£75.00
GENTLE THOUGHTS SPRAY
GENTLE THOUGHTS SPRAY
£90.00
This image shows a serene and meticulously arranged funeral spray set against a crisp white backdrop, allowing the form and colour of each element to stand out with quiet dignity. The design is horizontal and gently arching, its left side noticeably fuller and higher before tapering into a slender, tapering point on the right, almost like a floral echo of a farewell procession leaving a small Canonbury church or gathering space. Deep red roses, rich and velvety, anchor the composition; their tightly curled petals convey a sense of strength, long-held affection, and unspoken words of goodbye. Around and between them, white carnations unfold in soft, ruffled layers, creating a cloud-like texture and a sense of calm, symbolising purity and peaceful rest. The entire spray is supported by a bed of mixed greenery. Broad, dark green leaves create a solid, glossy base that holds the structure together, while strands of silvery-green eucalyptus are threaded through the arrangement, bringing in a subtle, misty hue and gentle fragrance. From the right-hand side, fine, trailing stems of delicate foliage extend outward, offering movement and a natural, cascading grace, as if touched by a soft breeze coming up from nearby Regents Canal. The controlled, harmonious palette of red, white, and green feels traditional yet deeply moving, suitable for a casket spray, altar piece, or graveside tribute. It evokes the kind of floral tribute that friends and family in Canonbury might send when they wish to express sympathy, respect, and enduring remembrance in a way that feels both personal and timeless.
FOREVER BELOVED CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
A long, graceful sympathy spray is shown on a pristine white background, revealing every nuance of its red and green palette. The design is positioned diagonally, with the stem end at the top left bound securely in a wide wrap of deep green leaf, giving a tidy, hand-crafted feel. From there, the arrangement widens into a lush body of flowers and foliage before tapering again to a soft point at the lower right. Rich red roses form the heart of the spray, arranged in a flowing line that travels almost the full length of the piece. Some are firm and tightly budded, others are partially open, and a few have unfurled completely, their velvety petals layered in concentric circles, suggesting enduring love and remembrance. Nestled among the roses are clusters of pinkish-red Hypericum berries, each tiny orb catching the light and bringing a more delicate texture into the composition. The supporting greenery is abundant and carefully balanced: larger, glossy dark green leaves create a strong structural frame, while finer palm fronds and airy foliage fan outward, giving a sense of movement and breath. Under even, gentle lighting, the contrast between the crimson blooms, vivid greens, and the white backdrop feels calm and composed rather than stark. This arrangement suits the quieter side of Canonbury life, the kind of floral tribute chosen for a thoughtful funeral or memorial service at a local chapel or crematorium, perhaps carried along the leafy streets near Canonbury Square. It carries the quiet reassurance of a design created by a florist who knows the neighbourhood well and understands how flowers can speak when words are difficult.
EVERLASTING LIGHT SPRAY
£75.00
A serene white sympathy spray is pictured against a spotless white backdrop, the flowers laid in a diagonal line that widens into a lush mound at the upper left and narrows to a fine, trailing tip at the lower right. The focal blooms are numerous ivory and pure white roses, their petals velvety and layered, some gently cupped, others fully spread to create large, elegant rosettes. Between them, ruffled white carnations are woven with care, lending a soft, cushion-like texture and ensuring the arrangement feels full yet never crowded. The interplay of these two flower types gives the spray subtle variations in tone and texture, from creamy warmth at the centre of the roses to the crisp white edges of the carnation frills. Cradling the blooms, fresh green foliage forms a calm, natural frame: rich, medium-to-dark leaves provide body, while muted, silvery eucalyptus leaves are tucked among the petals, adding cool contrast and a gentle, contemporary charm. From the tapered end, fine stems of ruscus and other trailing greenery sweep downward and outward, extending the line of the design and evoking the quiet arc of branches over one of Canonbury's hidden garden squares. The overall impression is one of quiet reverence and soothing balance, with no distracting objects or colours to draw attention away from the flowers themselves. This kind of spray would be chosen for a funeral or memorial service around Canonbury, perhaps placed at the front of a chapel on Liverpool Road or beside a framed photograph in a townhouse near Essex Road. It is a thoughtful, locally crafted tribute that expresses sympathy, remembrance, and hope for peace with understated beauty.
DIVINE GRACE CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
HEAVENS LIGHT SPRAY
HEAVEN'S LIGHT SPRAY
£70.00
An elongated sympathy spray in serene pink tones lies diagonally across a pure white background, its design forming a graceful teardrop, lush at the top and gently tapering towards a slender tip. The body of the arrangement is densely packed with soft pink roses, each bloom turning slightly in a different direction to show off layers of satin-like petals. Some roses are wide open, showcasing their spiralled hearts, while others remain half-open, giving a natural, garden-inspired variation. Between these, smaller blush and light peach-pink carnations weave through the design, their ruffled heads bringing texture and a sense of fullness. Underpinning the flowers is a generous bed of dark green foliage: broad leaves create a stable foundation, and finer, trailing greenery extends from the lower right, suggesting a soft, flowing cascade. The overall effect is peaceful and reflective, the pastel blooms evoking kindness and compassion. You might picture this tribute delivered by a local Canonbury florist to a quiet memorial near Essex Road or a family gathering close to New River Walk, where the colours echo the gentle tones of spring blossom in nearby gardens. Imagined up close, the spray feels cool and fresh, the roses softly scented, the greenery crisp from recent conditioning. Every stem appears purposefully placed, creating a harmonious composition that honours a much-loved life with grace and understated beauty.
COMPASSIONATE FEELING CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
PINK ROSES
PINK ROSES SERVICE ARRANGEMENT
£90.00
This richly detailed red funeral spray is shown against a clean white backdrop, allowing every petal and leaf to stand out with clarity. The arrangement is elongated and slightly one-sided, tapering softly at the far end to form a classic casket shape. At its core lies a dense bed of deep red roses, their velvety petals layered in swirling patterns that suggest devotion and long-held memories. These are joined by clusters of red carnations, whose finely ruffled edges give the spray a soft, cloud-like texture, and by several bold red gerbera daisies that add wide, open faces and darker centres for contrast and structure. Tiny white filler flowers are scattered throughout, each small floret acting like a point of light, brightening the darker reds and giving breathing space within the design. Near the top centre, a wide red satin ribbon is tied into a voluminous bow, polished and gleaming, its long tails draping gracefully along the line of the flowers and reinforcing the strong red theme. A generous collar of greenery frames the entire tribute: long palm leaves fan outward to create a sense of movement and width, while deep green salal or ruscus leaves fill gaps and provide a rich, continuous background. Delicate fern-like fronds emerge at the edges, softening the outline and giving a more natural garden feel. The overall mood is dignified and deeply emotional, ideal for resting atop a coffin or standing as a focal piece at a service. In Canonbury and the surrounding Islington area, a design like this would be chosen to say a passionate, heartfelt farewell in local churches, historic chapels, or quiet crematorium settings.
ALWAYS IN MY HEART CASKET SPRAY
£120.00
SINCERITY SPRAY
SINCERITY SPRAY
£70.00
Set against a crisp white background, this elongated casket spray appears as a flowing ribbon of blooms, designed to lie along the length of a coffin at a funeral or memorial service in Canonbury. The most striking elements are the deep red lilies that punctuate the arrangement, their wide, star-shaped petals opening dramatically and lending a rich, velvety tone to the tribute. Enfolding these lilies is a gentle sea of roses in cream, soft white, and pale blush-pink, some buds just beginning to unfurl, others fully open, revealing their spiralled hearts and giving the spray a romantic, timeless quality. Light pink carnations with finely frilled petals weave among the roses, while smaller white chrysanthemum-style flowers tuck into the spaces, ensuring the design feels plush, complete, and comforting. Cooler notes come from scattered stems of spiky blue-purple thistles and tiny clusters of lavender-blue filler flowers, adding depth and a slightly contemporary feel that contrasts with the classic roses and carnations. A generous base of dark and mid-green foliage supports the flowers, with broad, glossy leaves and lighter, feathery sprigs fanning out and gently narrowing at each end, forming the characteristic double-ended coffin spray shape. This arrangement feels ideal for a farewell held near Canonbury Station, St Paul's Road, or a quiet corner of nearby Islington churches, where families gather to share memories. The overall mood is one of calm remembrance and gentle consolation, as though a small, carefully tended garden has been laid out to honour a life, offering solace to those who pause beside it.
CARING THOUGHTS CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
LIGHT IN YOUR HONOR SPRAY
LIGHT IN YOUR HONOUR SPRAY
£75.00
ETERNAL REST SPRAY
ETERNAL REST SPRAY
£70.00
YELLOW ROSES
YELLOW ROSES SERVICE ARRANGEMENT
£90.00