Holborn Sprays & Sheaves by Holborn Florist

At Holborn Florist, we create elegant funeral sprays and sheaves that express your love and respect with sensitivity and care. Working daily in the heart of Holborn, close to High Holborn, Gray's Inn Road and the Holborn Viaduct, our experienced team understands how important it is to choose the right flowers at a difficult time.

Every tribute is handcrafted by a skilled local florist, using fresh seasonal blooms selected at our trusted London suppliers. Whether you prefer a classic white rose coffin spray, a natural hand-tied sheaf, or a design inspired by favourite colours, we'll guide you personally so the arrangement feels truly meaningful.

We provide compassionate, reliable same-day delivery across Holborn and nearby areas including:

  • Bloomsbury
  • Covent Garden
  • Farringdon

Our team regularly delivers to local churches, crematoria and funeral directors, ensuring your bouquets, sprays and sheaves arrive on time and beautifully presented. You can order online for same-day delivery until 3 PM, or contact us for discreet, expert advice on wording for card messages and suitable flower choices.

As a trusted local Holborn Florist, we're here to help you say goodbye with grace, care and beautifully arranged flowers that honour their memory.

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
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FLORIST CHOICE SPRAY
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY SPRAY £100
£100.00
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FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY SPRAY £200
£200.00
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A long, flowing sympathy spray in tranquil whites and soft greens stretches diagonally across a clean white background, reminiscent of a floral sheaf placed gently beside a memorial book in a Holborn funeral home. Dominating the centre, several majestic oriental lilies in pristine white open fully, each petal thick, satiny, and slightly curved, catching the light like folded silk. Around them, more lily buds stand tall and closed, their pale green tips promising quiet future blooms. Nestled among these are clusters of lisianthus, their smaller, cup-shaped flowers carrying a subtle rim of lavender along frilled edges, creating the lightest veil of colour, like evening shadows falling over the squares near Chancery Lane. The greenery is lush and purposeful: wide, dark leaves provide a strong backdrop, their surfaces glossy and smooth to the touch, while a few are expertly curled and twisted into refined loops, showcasing the florist's craftsmanship. Delicate, linear palm fronds and other slender foliage sweep outward and down, reinforcing the asymmetrical, tapering form that leads the eye from a full, rounded top to a narrower, pointed tip. The overall impression is one of quiet, composed beauty, designed to bring comfort at a time of loss. This funeral spray would sit gracefully on a casket, at a crematorium lectern, or beside a framed photograph in a Holborn townhouse, conveying sincere condolences without excess. The interplay of white blooms and verdant greens creates a calm, contemplative mood, ideal for families wishing to express remembrance, love, and gentle farewell through flowers delivered locally around Holborn.
SERENITY SPRAY
£75.00
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A substantial, cascading sympathy spray in shades of deep red and green is shown against a pristine white background, shaped like a long, flowing teardrop that widens generously at the upper left and narrows into a graceful point at the lower right. The spray is densely packed with rich blooms, led by luxurious, dark red roses whose velvety petals curl softly outwards, each blossom opening fully to reveal a classic, domed heart. Nestled among them, clusters of red spray carnations add brightness and intricate detail; their finely fringed petals create a soft, cloud-like texture that breaks up the smooth surfaces of the roses. The effect is a layered tapestry of crimson, suggestive of deep affection and solemn remembrance. Around and in between the flowers, lush greenery provides a calm, grounding frame. Broad, dark green leaves form a strong, structured base, like a quiet border holding the blooms in place, while smaller, rounded eucalyptus leaves in a muted, silvery green lend a cool, almost misty undertone that lightens the arrangement. From the lower right tip, delicate strands of lighter green foliage trail naturally, as if gently stirred by a passing breeze along High Holborn. The lighting is soft and even, emphasizing the velvety texture of the petals and the natural matte finish of the leaves without glare. This dignified funeral spray, the kind often chosen for services in and around Holborn, feels both tender and composed, suitable for resting atop a casket or placed beside a photograph at a memorial, offering a quiet presence of love, respect, and support to the bereaved.
DEEP AFFECTION CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
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FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY SPRAY £300
£300.00
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Set against a clean white backdrop, this elongated sympathy sheaf flows in a gentle diagonal from the upper left to the lower right, capturing that quiet sense of movement you feel walking down a calm Holborn side street on an early morning. At its heart, dramatic Stargazer lilies unfold in deep fuchsia-pink, their broad petals trimmed with white and sprinkled with dark speckles that draw the eye inward. Some lilies remain in bud, a blend of green and blush tones that suggest memories still being held close. Nestled between them, vivid magenta gerbera daisies bring a touch of brightness, while creamy white roses, mostly in elegant bud form, lend a feeling of reverence and purity. Ruffled white carnations soften the overall look, their layered petals giving a plush, comforting texture. Tiny white filler blooms, much like miniature daisies, are woven throughout, breaking up the stronger colours and adding a gentle, airy lightness. The flowers are cradled in a rich frame of foliage: broad, dark green leaves give the spray its shape, feathery fern fronds add depth, and long, slender leaves trail gracefully toward the bottom right, reinforcing the elongated, cascading line. The stems are neatly tied at the top left, clearly showing this is a skilfully hand-made tribute. The overall impression is one of tender remembrance, ideal for a funeral or memorial service in Holborn churches or chapels, offering a composed, heartfelt way to say goodbye and send love, respect, and sympathy to family and friends.
SPECIAL THOUGHTS SPRAY
£75.00
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A refined funeral spray in soft pink and white is displayed on a clean white background, its elongated teardrop form gently widening at the top before tapering to a delicate point. The heart of the arrangement is a generous cluster of pink roses, their shades drifting from barely-there blush to a richer rose pink, like the subtle variation of early spring blossoms seen in the small gardens tucked behind Holborn terraces. Some roses are tightly furled, promising fullness, while others are open and expansive, revealing intricate spirals of velvety petals. Nestled among them are clusters of snow-white carnations and spray carnations, their ruffled, cushion-like blooms adding both volume and softness. The interplay between the smooth rose petals and the frilly carnation edges creates a gentle rhythm across the surface of the spray. Lush green foliage surrounds and supports the flowers: rounded, silvery eucalyptus leaves introduce a cool, muted note, while broader, glossy dark green leaves provide a sturdy, polished frame. At the narrow tip, slender trailing stems of dark green ruscus and similar greenery spill outward in a soft, cascading motion, giving the arrangement a sense of natural flow. Everything is lit evenly, so each petal, leaf, and curve of the composition stands out clearly against the white backdrop. This traditional yet elegant funeral tribute feels calm and composed, designed for placing on a casket or at the front of a chapel in or around Holborn, where it quietly expresses sympathy, remembrance, and enduring affection for a life well lived.
IN YOUR HONOUR CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
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A single-sided sympathy spray in white and green is displayed against a crisp white background, its shape stretching diagonally like a gentle sigh of farewell. The eye is first drawn to the generous white Oriental lilies at the centre, some blossoms fully unfurled to reveal their soft, star-shaped forms and pale green throats, others still held in smooth, tapered buds that hint at beauty yet to unfold. Nestled among them are creamy white roses in various stages of opening, white carnations with intricate ruffles, and simple white Gerbera-style daisies whose clean petals encircle subtle cream or pale yellow centres. Scattered tufts of tiny white filler blooms add a light, airy texture, as though a fine mist has settled over the larger flowers. A lush collar of foliage supports the composition: broad, shining dark green leaves, feathery ferns, and rounded eucalyptus leaves with a dusty green-blue hue that softens the overall palette. Near the top, long, narrow leaves are carefully folded and bound, adding a tailored, architectural detail, while slender palm fronds sweep outwards from the lower right corner, forming a graceful, elongated arc that makes the spray feel modern yet timeless. The overall impression is one of quiet strength and tenderness, suitable for a memorial service at a Holborn church or a farewell gathering near Gray's Inn Road. The arrangement suggests purity, reflection, and respect, much like a carefully considered tribute crafted by an experienced Holborn florist who understands the tone and sensitivity of local bereavements.
SIMPLICITY SPRAY
£75.00
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Flowing with natural grace and heartfelt intention, this funeral spray from a Holborn floral artist captures both elegance and solace in its artfully diagonal presentation. Beginning at the top left, vibrant white lilies unfold their trumpet petals, emitting a quiet purity that is echoed by their golden stamens, while unopened buds suggest hope and remembrance. Nestled between the lilies are velvety pink roses, both open and in bud, their layered forms offering comfort amid sorrow. Sprays of white ruffled carnations fill the composition with softness and depth, while clusters of lime-green santini chrysanthemums provide lively texture, reminiscent of the verdant lawns of Lincoln's Inn Fields just beyond the shop. Accents of glossy scarlet hypericum berries are scattered throughout, bringing joyful contrast and drawing the eye. The lush base of the arrangement is formed by a rich variety of fresh greenery: broad, folded aspidistra-like leaves for structure, bright fronds, and slender palm greens that cascade gently - evoking movement like a gentle breeze on a spring morning in Holborn. This design reflects not only the technical mastery of the florist, but also an authentic compassion, making it a fitting gesture for those seeking to honour a loved one's life and legacy in the heart of central London.
FOREVER ADMIRED SPRAY
£75.00
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GENTLE THOUGHTS SPRAY
GENTLE THOUGHTS SPRAY
£90.00
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Displayed on a clean white background, this elongated funeral spray appears almost to float, its colours and textures forming a calm, contemplative composition. The base of the design is wide and mounded on the left, gradually thinning and lowering as it sweeps to the right, ending in a delicate point of greenery that seems to trail off like a final, whispered goodbye. At its heart, rich red roses are carefully placed, their tightly furled petals catching the light and giving a velvety depth that speaks of enduring love, devotion, and the gravity of loss. Threaded among them are numerous white carnations, each bloom full and gently ruffled, creating a soft contrast that brings purity and serenity into the arrangement. Supporting this interplay of red and white is a generous bed of foliage: dark, substantial leaves form a reassuring anchor, while sprigs of silvery eucalyptus introduce graceful curves and a dusted, almost misty green tone that lightens the overall look. On the right, finer, airy stems of trailing greenery reach outward, giving the piece a natural, slightly wild elegance, as though it has been shaped by both the florist's hand and the quiet passage of time. The result is a classic sympathy tribute that would feel perfectly at home at a memorial service in Holborn, perhaps accompanying a service near the Inns of Court or along High Holborn, offering a refined and heartfelt expression of remembrance for same-day local delivery when families need something beautiful and sincere.
FOREVER BELOVED CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
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Set against a pristine white background, this refined funeral spray stretches diagonally like a quiet, graceful farewell, its deep colours drawing the eye along the entire length. The arrangement is dominated by sumptuous red roses, each velvety bloom at a different stage of opening, from tightly held buds to generous blossoms that reveal their layered hearts. Nestled between them, plump clusters of coral-pink Hypericum berries create a soft shimmer, their rounded forms adding delicate contrast to the luxurious petals. The flowers rest on a bed of lush greenery: broad, dark green leaves, likely Salal or Ruscus, form a strong, structured base, while slender palm fronds and finer stems extend outward, giving the design a sense of movement and gentle flow. The foliage fans out more prominently toward the lower right, echoing a teardrop or leaf-like silhouette that feels both modern and timeless. At the top, the rose stems are neatly aligned and wrapped in a smooth green leaf band, completing the piece with an understated, professional touch that reflects the care of an experienced Holborn florist. The lighting is soft and even, allowing the rich reds and glossy greens to stand out clearly without distraction. This is the kind of dignified tribute you might see carried into a quiet chapel near Gray's Inn Road or carefully set beside a memorial in one of Holborn's historic venues, offering solace through its classic colour palette and thoughtful craftsmanship. It speaks of deep affection, gratitude, and respect, designed for families wanting a traditional yet elegantly styled expression of sympathy.
EVERLASTING LIGHT SPRAY
£75.00
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Displayed on a clean, white backdrop, this dignified funeral spray stretches diagonally like a soft, floral sigh, its shape swelling generously at the upper left before gently tapering to a slender tip at the lower right. The main impression is one of immaculate white and gentle cream, created by a wealth of roses and carnations that seem to glow against the background. The roses, in shades from pure snow to warm ivory, appear in multiple stages of life: some are tightly furled buds, others half-open with cupped petals, and many are fully opened, revealing layered spirals that speak of time and tenderness. Between them, compact clusters of white carnations form a plush, ruffled undercurrent, adding texture and volume that feels almost like soft fabric. The flowers sit on a bed of lush greenery: broad, cool eucalyptus leaves with a soft silvery cast mingle with deeper, glossy foliage, while slender stems of ruscus trail gracefully from the pointed end, echoing the gentle curve of streets leading away from Holborn towards Bloomsbury and Chancery Lane. The composition suggests the experienced hand of a central London florist, well accustomed to creating tasteful tributes for services at nearby churches, crematoria, and memorial venues. The spray's white and green harmony conveys calm and purity, offering solace when words feel insufficient. It is easy to imagine this arrangement resting beside a casket or standing near a condolence book, its quiet beauty supporting families and friends as they gather in Holborn to remember a cherished life with respect, gratitude, and profound affection.
DIVINE GRACE CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
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HEAVENS LIGHT SPRAY
HEAVEN'S LIGHT SPRAY
£70.00
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A graceful casket spray in a traditional teardrop form stretches diagonally across a clean white background, its pastel pink and peach-pink flowers glowing softly as if in gentle morning light. The upper left portion is full and rounded, crowded with lush pink roses, each bloom unfurling layer upon layer of silky petals that suggest tenderness, affection, and gratitude. Nestled between the roses, clusters of light peach-pink carnations create a cloud of ruffled texture, their smaller, frill-edged petals filling every gap so the eye sees only an unbroken field of soft colour. Along the lower right edge, the arrangement tapers to a fine, elegant point where slender green leaves and trailing sprigs of foliage drift outward, giving the tribute a sense of natural flow and quiet movement. Deep green leaves, broad and slightly glossy, support the flowers from beneath, forming a strong, verdant base that frames the pastel tones and adds welcome contrast. The overall mood is calm and contemplative, like a peaceful pause amid the bustle of Holborn's streets and offices. Imagined in a chapel or crematorium near Gray's Inn Road or Lincoln's Inn Fields, this sympathy spray would lie gently across a casket or memorial plinth, offering a floral embrace to those who gather to say goodbye. The composition feels both professional and deeply personal, as though created by a local florist who understands how flowers can carry memories, convey condolences, and offer solace when words alone are not enough.
COMPASSIONATE FEELING CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
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PINK ROSES
PINK ROSES SERVICE ARRANGEMENT
£90.00
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A sophisticated red casket spray is shown in full detail against a crisp white background, allowing every petal and leaf to stand out as though laid out in a quiet Holborn chapel. The arrangement stretches in a gentle, elongated teardrop, densely packed at the centre with velvety red roses that spiral open into lush blooms, mingling with clusters of rich red carnations whose ruffled petals create a cloud-like softness. Interspersed among them, red gerbera daisies with wide, daisy-like faces and darker hearts add a sense of movement, their orderly rows of petals radiating outward like small suns of remembrance. Here and there, sprigs of tiny white flowers, similar to baby's breath or petite chrysanthemums, punctuate the red with bright highlights, offering a sense of light and air within the deep tones. A vivid, satin-finish red ribbon is tied into an ornate bow near the upper portion of the spray, with long tails weaving gracefully along the flowers, as if tracing a path of love from one end of the tribute to the other. Encircling the blooms, long, arching palm fronds fan out, supported by shorter, glossy leaves that resemble ruscus or salal, and hints of feathery fern. These varied greens provide structure and a dark, elegant backdrop to the red. The composition feels both passionate and composed, suitable for a funeral or memorial service in and around Holborn, offering family and friends a striking floral expression of grief, gratitude, and everlasting memory.
ALWAYS IN MY HEART CASKET SPRAY
£120.00
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SINCERITY SPRAY
SINCERITY SPRAY
£70.00
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A dignified, elongated casket spray rests against a clean white backdrop, its form widening at one end before tapering gracefully to the other, as if echoing the gentle curve of a final embrace. The design is lavish yet composed, brimming with flowers in shades of crimson, blush, cream, and soft lavender. Rich red stargazer-style lilies, with boldly speckled petals and open star-shaped faces, create powerful focal points across the length of the tribute, suggesting courage and deep affection. They are surrounded by layers of white and pale pink roses, some still in bud and others fully open, their velvety petals curling softly like whispered memories. Between them weave clusters of light pink carnations with frilled edges and small white daisy-like blossoms, adding volume and a sense of comforting familiarity often associated with traditional funeral flowers. Cool-toned accents of blue-purple thistle heads and airy sprays of tiny lavender-blue filler blooms bring contrast and depth, breaking the warmth of the reds and pinks with a serene, almost misty feel. A bed of dark and mid-green foliage, from broad, glossy leaves to fine, ferny greenery, anchors the entire composition, its outer leaves stretching beyond the flowers to create an organic, flowing silhouette. The overall impression is one of calm reverence and thoughtful craftsmanship, evocative of the elegant tributes you might see at memorial services near Lincoln's Inn Fields or along the quieter streets of Holborn, where families choose flowers that both honour a loved one and bring a measure of peace to those gathered.
CARING THOUGHTS CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
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LIGHT IN YOUR HONOR SPRAY
LIGHT IN YOUR HONOUR SPRAY
£75.00
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ETERNAL REST SPRAY
ETERNAL REST SPRAY
£70.00
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YELLOW ROSES
YELLOW ROSES SERVICE ARRANGEMENT
£90.00
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