A beautifully detailed Union Jack funeral tribute fills the frame, its rectangular shape composed entirely of tightly massed flowers arranged with meticulous care. The design follows the exact layout of the United Kingdom's national flag, with each cross and border formed by carefully placed clusters of small blooms. At the heart of the piece, the crimson red St George's Cross stands out boldly, structured from dense red flowers that create a slightly raised, plush texture running both vertically and horizontally. Surrounding this central cross, narrow bands of white flowers provide the necessary fimbriation, offering a clean, bright separation between the red and the deep blue background. From corner to corner, wider white floral diagonals represent St Andrew's Cross, their crisp lines adding a sense of order and calm. Over these sit the slimmer diagonal red bands of St Patrick's Cross, again edged in white, giving the design a layered, three-dimensional feel. The blue portions, packed with countless small florets, form a rich, velvety field that frames the entire composition and creates a tidy outer border. Set against a simple white background, the flag stands alone, preserving the focus on colour, craftsmanship, and symbolism. This floral Union Jack would be a poignant choice for honouring a loved one from Plaistow with military service, or someone deeply proud of their British heritage, perhaps laid at a local cemetery or carried through a quiet procession along the streets off Balaam Street or near Plaistow Park. Its mood is respectful and dignified, blending national pride with the gentle language of flowers.
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A large rectangular floral tribute recreates the Union Jack in full, using only fresh red, white, and blue flowers to interpret the iconic British flag. The entire surface is densely packed, so no gaps of foliage show through, giving the arrangement a soft, padded appearance that feels both comforting and precise. Deep, vivid blue blooms, possibly hydrangea heads or similar tight clusters, fill the background and form a neat floral frame, anchoring the design with a velvety richness. Across this field of blue, a strong red St George's Cross runs vertically and horizontally, its lines formed from tightly grouped red flowers that create a slightly raised profile and draw the eye to the centre. Diagonal red stripes echoing St Patrick's Cross cross the piece from corner to corner, edged with clean white floral borders that keep the colours distinct and true to the official pattern. Beneath these, the broader white diagonals of St Andrew's Cross shine through, rendered in crisp white blossoms that add brightness and clarity. The edges of each section appear sharp and carefully aligned, suggesting the steady craftsmanship of a professional florist who understands both symbolism and proportion. Presented against a plain white background, the tribute stands alone as a powerful image of remembrance, ideal for a funeral, military service, or commemorative event in Plaistow. It is the kind of respectful British flag arrangement that might be delivered to a local chapel, a memorial near Plaistow underground station, or a family gathering to honour a life of service and quiet patriotism. A beautifully detailed Union Jack floral tribute dominates the scene, carefully arranged as a rectangular, slightly domed cushion of red, white, and blue blooms that would sit perfectly atop a coffin or display stand in a Plaistow memorial service. The background of the flag is formed from a dense mass of deep blue chrysanthemums, their clustered petals creating a soft yet solid base that feels rich and velvety to the imagination. Laid over this blue field are bold horizontal and vertical bands of pure white flowers, forming the central St George's Cross with clean, crisp edges that stand out in sharp contrast. Diagonally across the composition, vivid red blossoms-most likely velvety carnations or similar full-petalled flowers-trace the lines of St Patrick's Cross, each red stripe carefully edged with slender borders of white blooms so that every intersection of the Union Jack remains clear and harmonious. The whole design has a sculpted, cushion-like shape, rising subtly in the centre, giving the impression of depth and gentle softness, as though each flower is leaning forward in quiet tribute. Along the bottom, a neatly pleated satin-style blue ribbon frames the arrangement, its smooth sheen mirroring the floral blues above and lending a smart, ceremonial finish often chosen by families in Plaistow and neighbouring Upton Park. You can almost imagine the fresh, slightly sweet fragrance of the flowers spreading through a service, wrapping mourners in a sense of dignity, gratitude, and shared national identity-a carefully handcrafted symbol of respect for a life woven into the fabric of British history.

PEACEFUL DREAMS CUSHION£150.00

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Express heartfelt sympathy with the Peaceful Dreams Cushion, a beautiful floral tribute handcrafted by Florist Plaistow. Designed in a soft cushion shape, this arrangement features elegant red, blue and white chrysanthemums, symbolising love, peace and remembrance. Ideal for funerals, memorial services or graveside tributes, it offers a gentle and respectful way to honour the memory of a loved one.

Each Peaceful Dreams Cushion is carefully arranged to create a serene display that brings comfort during difficult times. Measuring approximately 70cm (27") in length and 40cm (16") in width, it provides an impressive yet tasteful presence alongside other funeral flowers. The harmonious colour palette and premium blooms make this tribute suitable from family, friends or colleagues.

At Florist Plaistow, we use only fresh, high-quality flowers and follow a thoughtful substitution policy to ensure your tribute always looks beautiful, even when certain stems are seasonal. Our experienced florists in Plaistow create every Peaceful Dreams Cushion with care, reliability and attention to detail. Order online at floristplaistow.co.uk for professional, local service and timely delivery to funeral directors, churches and crematoriums in and around Plaistow.
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