Canonbury Tributes – Crafted with Care by Florist Canonbury

At Florist Canonbury, we understand how flowers can speak when words fall short. Our locally crafted tributes, whether elegant sprays, heart-shaped arrangements, or personalised bouquets, are designed with deep compassion right here in Canonbury. Each design reflects both our professional expertise and the genuine care we bring to every creation.

Located near Canonbury Station, Essex Road, and St. Paul's Shrubbery, our shop has become a trusted choice not only in Canonbury, but also in neighbouring areas like Islington, Highbury, and De Beauvoir Town. With many years serving our community, we’re proud of our reputation for reliability, artistry, and heartfelt service.

Our florists source the freshest seasonal stems daily to ensure your tribute is both beautiful and enduring. Ordering is simple—just order online before 3 PM and we'll ensure same-day delivery to homes, services, or local venues across Canonbury and nearby districts.

  • Handcrafted tributes with a personal, local touch
  • Delivery to Canonbury, Islington, and Highbury
  • Convenient online ordering and same-day service
Trust Florist Canonbury to help you honour your memories with dignity and grace. Every bouquet is thoughtfully prepared by our experienced local team, reflecting both tradition and the vibrant spirit of our Canonbury community.

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

TRIBUTES
A richly symbolic funeral flower cross rests against a bright, uncluttered white background, its thoughtful design evoking the quiet, residential charm of Canonbury's tree-lined streets and local churches. Every inch of the cross is covered in roses, creating a lavish, tapestry-like surface. Deep red roses form the foundation, their velvety petals unfurling in full, rounded blooms that run continuously up the vertical section and across the arms of the cross. The intensity of the crimson tones suggests deep affection, reverence, and the gravity of farewell. Among these, vivid fuchsia pink garden roses have been carefully threaded through, their softer, frilled petals and slightly lighter hue adding a sense of warmth and personal tenderness, as though they hold specific memories of the person being honoured. Small rosebuds in matching reds and pinks are spaced between the larger flowers, contributing layers of depth and a sense of life still unfolding in the stories shared at the service. Along the very edge of the cross, a tight border of dainty white blooms-likely small chrysanthemums or spray carnations-traces the outline and ensures the shape remains clear, even from a distance. A delicate touch of fresh green foliage and perhaps slim green ribbon peeks from beneath this border, giving definition and a hint of natural woodland freshness reminiscent of walks through nearby Highbury Fields. Gentle studio lighting illuminates the arrangement evenly, bringing out the sheen of each petal and the softness of the white blossoms. This floral cross is a composed, reverent sympathy piece, ideal for funerals, cremation ceremonies, or memorial gatherings in and around Canonbury.
SINCEREST CARE CROSS
£115.00
Photographed from above, this heart-shaped funeral arrangement rests against a white background, its simple setting allowing every floral detail to stand out clearly. The heart itself is composed almost entirely of small white spray chrysanthemums, meticulously arranged so that their many petals merge into a seamless, plush surface. The texture is dense yet soft, like a snowy cushion, symbolising peace and gentle farewell-qualities that resonate deeply with families around Canonbury when they choose flowers for a final goodbye. A neat band of emerald green satin ribbon traces the full perimeter of the heart, its smooth folds precisely aligned to create a refined frame that brings a subtle glimmer of colour. From the upper left side, a bold diagonal spray of deep magenta and fuchsia pink calla lilies provides a dramatic counterpoint to the pure white base. At the top of this spray, several of the calla lilies are fully open, their elegant funnel-shaped blooms curling outward and revealing darker, almost velvety central spadices. Further down, a couple of slimmer, partially opened blooms trail in a gentle arc, suggesting flow and movement as they lead the eye towards the centre of the heart. Interspersed among the calla lilies are small clusters of white freesias or similar dainty flowers, their fine petals and softer forms adding tenderness and detail. Surrounding these blooms is an arrangement of mixed foliage: feathery fern fronds, broad dark-green leaves, and lighter green touches that echo the leafy calm of Canonbury's residential streets and gardens. The overall effect is of a lovingly crafted white and pink floral heart, radiating quiet strength, compassion, and enduring love for a funeral or memorial gathering in the local area.
ALWAYS REMEMBERED HEART
£95.00
PEACEFUL DREAMS CUSHION
PEACEFUL DREAMS CUSHION
£150.00
This detailed image shows a heart-shaped sympathy arrangement, carefully constructed to bring comfort and elegance to a time of loss in Canonbury. The heart is fully massed with compact white chrysanthemums, their numerous petal layers giving the surface a soft, cushion-like appearance that feels almost like a comforting embrace. The blooms are arranged so precisely that no gaps of greenery or foam are visible, resulting in a seamless field of white that suggests purity, peace, and quiet reverence. Along the upper left curve, a prominent spray of three deep red roses brings a striking contrast. The roses are in perfect bloom, with velvety petals curling gently outward to form intricate spirals that invite a lingering gaze. Around them, small clusters of white filler flowers and a harmonious blend of foliage - from broad, glossy leaves to feathery, fern-like greens - add depth, texture, and natural movement. Two additional single red roses rest lower on the right side of the heart, carefully spaced to create a gentle diagonal flow of colour. They are visually joined to the upper cluster by long, slender strands of bright green ornamental grass that sweep in graceful arcs across the white chrysanthemum base, almost like brushstrokes of remembrance. A deep green satin ribbon traces the entire outer edge of the heart, pleated neatly to follow the curves and provide a refined finish. The tribute feels timeless and understated, ideal for a church service off Canonbury Place, a crematorium ceremony, or a graveside farewell, offering bereaved families a floral expression of enduring love and heartfelt condolences.
BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES HEART
£95.00
In this image, a beautifully composed floral pillow lies against a pure white background, its cushion-like shape giving an immediate impression of softness and rest. The tribute is densely arranged with roses in nuanced tones of vivid fuchsia, warm rose pink, and creamy yellow-white, some blooms fully open to reveal intricate spirals of petals, others still slightly cupped, as if mid-breath. Deep purple lisianthus are threaded between the roses, their velvety petals curling and overlapping in a way that enriches the texture and adds a graceful contrast. Fine clusters of tiny lavender and lilac filler flowers - similar to statice or limonium - scatter gently through the arrangement, breaking up the larger shapes and lending a light, feathery touch. Surrounding and supporting the flowers is an assortment of foliage: rounded silvery-green eucalyptus leaves that catch the light with a soft sheen, and darker, fern-like greenery that creates a delicate lacework at the edges. The overall colour palette of pinks, creams, and purples sits quietly harmonious, conveying tenderness and reflection rather than bold drama. This is the sort of sympathy cushion one might see at a memorial service in a Canonbury church or at a farewell gathering for a family from nearby Essex Road or Newington Green, created by a florist who understands how to blend natural beauty with respectful understatement. The arrangement feels deeply personal, like a gentle embrace of flowers laid down in honour of someone cherished and missed.
HEARTFELT SORROW CUSHION
£95.00
PEACEFUL THOUGHTS CUSHION
PEACEFUL THOUGHTS CUSHION
£135.00
A beautifully balanced floral cross dominates a clean white background, its form clear and unmistakable, conjuring the sense of a carefully planned funeral or memorial service in the Canonbury area. The entire surface of the cross is densely layered with countless small white chrysanthemums, each head pressed closely to its neighbours to create a smooth, cushion-like texture that looks soft and comforting. Their bright white petals form a gentle contrast against the slender, vivid green border that skirts the outer edges of the cross. This green trim, likely composed of neatly arranged foliage or petite green flowers, defines each arm and the base with tidy precision, much like the manicured planting around the residential streets and gardens near Islington's leafy squares. At the junction of the cross's arms, a central spray draws the eye: romantic roses in warm pastel shades of peach, delicate blush, and creamy ivory open in full bloom, their layered petals slightly ruffled. These larger flowers rest atop the white base, framed by light, feathery fern fronds, arching strands of bright green grass, and small clusters of purple filler flowers that provide depth and a whisper of colour. The lighting falls evenly across the arrangement, bringing out the natural sheen of the rose petals and the gentle texture of the chrysanthemums. The composition feels steady, respectful, and thoughtfully composed, the kind of sympathy cross that might be chosen by a Canonbury family to express love, faith, and remembrance at a church funeral, cremation service, or graveside tribute, offering comfort through its serene beauty.
DEEP SYMPATHY CROSS
£90.00
A beautifully detailed floral cross is pictured against a bright white background, its form instantly recognisable yet softened by a cascade of delicate blooms. The cross itself is full and substantial, with rounded edges created entirely from flowers arranged so tightly that no underlying structure can be seen. White and ivory roses dominate, their petals forming generous spirals that open outward like small cups of light. Intermingled with these are pastel roses in shades of blush pink, pale peach, and gentle apricot, placed in balanced clusters that provide warmth and a comforting glow from the centre of the design out to the tips of the arms. Between the roses, the surface is richly filled with fluffy white hydrangea heads, or similar multi-floreted blossoms, which give the arrangement a soft, cloud-like volume. Sprays of smaller white spray roses add high detail, filling in gaps and contributing to a smooth, continuous texture. Throughout the cross, delicate stems of lavender or soft purple filler flowers thread their way between the pastels, lending a quiet touch of colour contrast and evoking the feel of meadow flowers. Along the outer edges, slim leaves and glimpses of fresh green foliage peek from beneath the petals, gently outlining the Christian cross and adding a natural accent. The lighting is even and calm, revealing each layer of petal and leaf, while a faint shadow beneath the arrangement underscores its three-dimensional presence. Perfect for a farewell service in a local Canonbury church, a chapel near New River Walk, or a memorial gathering around Islington, this floral tribute reflects careful craftsmanship and offers a serene symbol of faith, remembrance, and enduring love.
DIVINITY CROSS
£105.00
In the serene ambiance of Canonbury, a beautifully rendered heart-shaped bouquet stands as a testament to floral artistry and local tradition. The arrangement bursts with thirty or more delicate roses, alternating between gentle pastel pink and creamy ivory, each flower carefully positioned to create a full, balanced heart silhouette. Textures abound: the velvety smoothness of the roses contrasts with the dainty, frothy appearance of interspersed baby's breath, their tiny white flowers weaving a subtle cloud around each bloom. The roses, in various stages of opening, bring a sense of natural evolving grace, while the soft gradients conjure images of early morning in Canonbury's garden squares. The bouquet is bathed in bright, even lighting and set against a spotless white backdrop, enhancing every transition of colour and texture. Local streets like Canonbury Grove and Newington Green come to mind, where such arrangements often mark quiet moments of celebration or reflection. This heart, with its gentle pastels and thoughtfully crafted design, offers the perfect expression of enduring love, sympathy, or gratitude for any cherished occasion within the community.
DEAREST ONE HEART
£130.00
HEAVENLY HEART
HEAVENLY HEART
£150.00
BLUE TEDDY
BLUE TEDDY BEAR TRIBUTE
£100.00
ETERNAL PARADISE CROSS
£95.00
ETERNAL PEACE WREATH
ETERNAL PEACE TRIBUTE
£90.00
A beautifully composed floral cross rests visually against a bright white studio background, the soft drop shadow behind it suggesting gentle dimension, like an arrangement propped reverently at the front of a Canonbury memorial service. The full body of the cross is densely packed with pure white button chrysanthemums, their small rounded blooms overlapping to create a velvety, uniform surface that reads as a single expanse of white from a distance. This dense texture, free of gaps or exposed stems, conveys a sense of completeness and peace, often chosen to symbolise faith and eternal rest. At the intersection of the cross's vertical and horizontal arms, a central spray of roses provides a tender focal point. Several roses in varying soft tones-blush pink, warm peach, and classic ivory-are fully open, their layered petals curling outward in spirals that suggest warmth and affection. Between the roses, lacy fern greenery and tiny clusters of lavender or lilac filler blooms add light touches of colour and airiness, breaking the expanse of white with subtle detail. Tracing the entire outline of the cross is a narrow lime green ribbon, just visible beneath the chrysanthemums, forming a neat, bright border that defines the shape and adds a hint of fresh new life. The composition feels balanced and contemplative, making it a fitting floral tribute for funerals and remembrance services in Canonbury's churches and chapels. It expresses love, respect, and spiritual hope through simple, carefully chosen flowers and gentle colour contrasts.
GRACEFUL CROSS
£90.00
SAXOPHONE 1
SAXOPHONE TRIBUTE
£130.00
WHITE CELTIC CROSS TRIBUTE
WHITE CELTIC CROSS TRIBUTE
£170.00
PINK VEST TEDDY
WHITE TEDDY BEAR TRIBUTE
£100.00
ANGEL WINGS TRIBUTE 2
ANGEL WINGS TRIBUTE
£170.00
PINK ACCENTED ANGEL
PINK ACCENTED ANGEL WINGS TRIBUTE
£180.00
JAMAICAN FLAG TRIBUTE
JAMAICAN FLAG TRIBUTE
£150.00
STAR OF DAVID
STAR OF DAVID TRIBUTE
£160.00
IRISH FLAG TRIBUTE
IRISH FLAG TRIBUTE
£150.00
ORANGE KHANDA SIKH TRIBUTE
ORANGE KHANDA SIKH TRIBUTE
£190.00
Large heart-shaped sympathy arrangement crafted from dozens of white chrysanthemums, placed so closely together that they form a continuous, pillowy blanket of petals. The white blooms create an uninterrupted surface that appears both soft and steady, suggesting purity and a quiet sense of rest. A rich emerald green satin ribbon runs around the entire edge, pleated into fine ruffles that build a scalloped outline, adding structure and a dignified frame of colour. In the upper left curve of the heart, a focal spray draws attention: two open white roses, their petals unfolding in soft spirals, sit at the centre of a cluster of delicate white freesias or similar dainty blossoms. Some of these smaller flowers are still in bud, hinting at memories that continue to open and unfold. Deep green foliage surrounds the blooms, combining broad, glossy leaves with more airy, feathery fronds that drift gently over the chrysanthemum base, lending the design depth and a natural, organic feel. The entire tribute is photographed against a pure white background, making the interplay of bright white flowers and rich green accents particularly vivid. The overall mood is calm and reverent, a heartfelt choice for funerals, cremations, or memorial gatherings in Canonbury. It feels like a piece commissioned from Florist Canonbury for a farewell near Upper Street or around New River Walk, offering families a graceful and soothing way to express love, remembrance, and sympathy when someone dearly loved has died.
ETERNITY HEART
£95.00
This photograph captures a beautifully composed floral cross set against a spotless white background, the design angled slightly so the top arm seems to reach gently upward, like a quiet gesture of hope over Canonbury. The outline of the cross is formed by a densely packed border of white spray chrysanthemums, each tiny bloom creating a plush, pillowed edge that softens the strong shape. Just beyond this white fringe, a neatly pleated band of pale green ribbon or foliage encircles the tribute, adding a hint of fresh, leafy colour and a refined finish reminiscent of the elegant terraces and gardens near Canonbury Square. Inside this defined frame, the cross is filled with a rich blend of blooms. Dominating the design are large roses in shades of hot pink and creamy pale yellow, fully open and luxuriant, their layered petals forming generous, rounded rosettes that draw the eye. Between these roses, clusters of lime-green button chrysanthemums offer a lively contrast, their spherical heads bringing a modern, almost playful texture that brightens the arrangement. Threaded through the larger flowers are small blossoms in deep purple and violet, likely lisianthus or statice, creating delicate trails of colour that add depth and a sense of quiet reflection, like evening shadows along the surrounding Islington streets. The cross is photographed in clear, even light, allowing the interplay of pink, yellow, green, white, and purple to stand out vividly. This floral tribute feels both traditional and fresh, making it a fitting sympathy arrangement for Christian funerals, church services, or graveside memorials in and around Canonbury, offering comfort while gently celebrating the beauty of a life remembered.
PRECIOUS MEMORY CROSS
£95.00
BLUE KHANDA SIKH TRIBUTE
BLUE KHANDA SIKH TRIBUTE
£190.00
A full, heart-shaped arrangement of roses and baby's breath is shown in clear detail against a brilliant white background, creating a calm, contemplative mood ideal for a sympathy or funeral tribute. The heart is cleanly divided down the centre, giving the impression of two sides of one story held gently together. On the left, creamy white and pale yellow roses form a dense, velvety blanket, each bloom nestled closely to the next so that their spiralling petals merge into a soft, soothing surface. On the right, the same rhythm continues with medium pink roses, fresh and full, their richer colour bringing a sense of warmth, gratitude, and enduring affection. Throughout the entire heart, and especially along the central divide and around the outer edge, small white blossoms of gypsophila are threaded with care, creating a delicate, cloud-like border that softens transitions between the colours. The arrangement is highly symmetrical, but the natural variations in each rose and tiny floret give it a human, hand-crafted feel, like something created with love in a Canonbury flower studio just off Essex Road. The clean background and even lighting keep all attention on the flowers and the emotions they carry, making this design especially appropriate to accompany a coffin, stand on an easel, or rest near a memorial book. The blend of white and pink tones speaks of both farewell and the tenderness of relationships that live on, offering a quiet, comforting presence during a difficult goodbye.
INFINITY ROSE HEART
£105.00
APPRECIATED
APPRECIATED & ADMIRED CASKET HEARTS
£120.00
COLOURFUL GARLAND 1
COLOURFUL GARLAND
£75.00
COMFORTING FEELING
COMFORTING FEELING
£95.00
A sumptuous heart-shaped floral tribute rests against an immaculate white background, densely filled with blossoms that speak of enduring love and thoughtful remembrance. At its centre, several large roses in mellow cream and gentle pale yellow tones open in smooth spirals, their rounded petals creating a focal point of warmth and serenity. Encircling these roses, soft blush and pastel pink carnations form the cushion-like base of the heart, each ruffled bloom pressed close to the next to create a continuous, velvety surface that defines the heart's curves. Scattered throughout this pink expanse are luminous white spider chrysanthemums, distinguished by their fine, needle-like petals radiating from bright green centres; they punctuate the design with brightness and detailed texture. Rich magenta and berry-pink lisianthus blooms are tucked in among the lighter flowers, their slightly ruffled, bell-shaped petals deepening the colour palette and evoking a more intimate, emotional note. Slim green leaves and small sprigs of foliage appear occasionally between blossoms, offering subtle flashes of natural freshness without breaking the strong heart silhouette. At the tapered point at the bottom, a delicate pink ribbon peeks out from beneath the flowers, suggesting this arrangement is intended for a funeral, memorial, or sympathy setting. The simplicity of the white background emphasises each nuance of colour and petal, highlighting the care in the design. This is the kind of arrangement one might picture gracing a service in Canonbury, perhaps in a small chapel off St Paul's Road or near the leafy paths around New River Walk, bringing soft beauty and comfort to a moment of farewell.
DEEPLY ADORED HEART
£89.00
DEEPLY CHERISHED CUSHION
DEEPLY CHERISHED CUSHION
£135.00
DEVOTED HEART
DEVOTED HEART
£130.00
A vivid heart-shaped floral tribute sits against a plain white background, the clarity of the setting allowing every bloom and leaf to be easily imagined. The heart is built entirely from flowers and foliage, tightly packed so that the overall shape feels solid yet soft, like a cushion of petals. Deep red roses, full and velvety, form the central focus points, their petals spiralling inward in tight whorls that suggest depth and tenderness. These roses are spaced across the heart so that no area feels empty or unbalanced. Filling the spaces between them, clusters of smaller red carnations nestle closely together, their ruffled petals creating a gentle, cloud-like texture that softens the stronger lines of the roses. Scattered rhythmically throughout the design are bright lime-green button chrysanthemums, small rounded discs of colour that pop vividly against the sea of red and add a sense of freshness and contemporary style. The outline of the heart is gently defined by variegated foliage, green leaves edged in creamy white that form a delicate, natural border without distracting from the main blooms. Near the pointed base of the heart, a slender fern frond peeks out, its airy structure adding a final, graceful touch. This arrangement feels perfectly suited to a memorial or funeral service in Canonbury, perhaps making its way along Canonbury Road or towards a quiet church near Essex Road. It conveys deep affection, remembrance, and a heartfelt goodbye, while the combination of red and green offers both warmth and a sense of calm continuity.
ENDURING LOVE HEART
£95.00
This image shows an elegant floral cross designed as a sympathy tribute, placed against a flawless white background so that every flower and contour can be clearly imagined. The cross is entirely covered in white spray chrysanthemums, each head closely nestled beside the next, forming a dense, cushion-like surface that feels almost velvety to the eye. The flowers are in perfect bloom, their petals fresh and unblemished, with only a suggestion of pale green at the centres adding softness and depth. Encircling the outer edge of the cross is a finely applied lime-green ribbon, its bright, clean line framing the white chrysanthemum base with a fresh, modern touch. This ribbon gives the cross neat definition, much like the crisp lines of the tree-lined streets around Canonbury Square. At the centre where the arms meet, a vivid burst of colour draws attention: a gathered spray of deep royal purple lisianthus. These blooms, with their ruffled, layered petals and cup-like shapes, range from tightly closed buds to fully opened flowers, creating a natural, flowing look. Interspersed are slim sprigs of green foliage and tiny filler flowers, which introduce lightness and gentle movement, preventing the arrangement from feeling rigid. From the central cluster, several lisianthus stems extend diagonally down the lower-right arm of the cross, forming a graceful cascade of purple that leads the eye along the length of the design. The lighting is soft and even, and a faint shadow sits beneath the cross, suggesting it rests on a table awaiting placement at a church, crematorium, or family memorial gathering in Canonbury, conveying heartfelt condolences and quiet hope.
EVERLASTING MEMORY CROSS
£90.00
EVERLASTING MEMORY MUM CROSS
EVERLASTING MEMORY MUM CROSS
£125.00