Sprays & Sheaves in Bishop's Stortford

At Flowers Bishop's Stortford, we understand the importance of expressing your sentiments thoughtfully. Our expert florist team specialises in creating beautiful sprays and sheaves crafted with care, using only the freshest seasonal blooms. Each arrangement is designed with deep respect, local knowledge, and a touch of artistry that reflects our years of serving the Bishop's Stortford community.

Based just around the corner from Jackson Square and a short stroll from South Street and Castle Gardens, we’re your trusted local destination for meaningful floral tributes. Our commitment goes beyond quality – it’s about genuine service, trust, and being part of life’s significant moments here in Bishop's Stortford, as well as neighbouring areas such as Takeley and Stansted Mountfitchet.

  • Locally handcrafted sprays & sheaves
  • Same-day flower delivery available until 3 PM
  • Serving Bishop's Stortford, Takeley & Stansted Mountfitchet

Order online quickly and securely with our same-day delivery guarantee if you order before 3 PM. Our experienced florist team is here to offer support, guidance, and expertise whether you are planning a fitting floral tribute or simply looking to honour a loved one. Discover why so many in the local area trust Flowers Bishop's Stortford for their most important moments.

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SPRAYS/SHEAVES
FAITHFUL GUARDIAN SPRAY
FAITHFUL GUARDIAN SPRAY
£75.00
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FLORIST CHOICE SPRAY
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY SPRAY £100
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FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY SPRAY £200
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Set on a pure white background, this refined sympathy arrangement takes the shape of an elongated teardrop, flowing diagonally from a full, rounded top to a delicate point. White oriental lilies command the eye, some opening fully with wide, slightly arched petals and exposed stamens, others holding their form in graceful buds that rise just above the main body of the spray. Among these stately flowers are clusters of lisianthus, whose smaller, ruffled blooms bring softness and detail. Their petals are predominantly white, but many are outlined or lightly brushed with lavender and pale purple, giving the impression of a soft twilight edge. The composition rests on a generous bed of foliage: deep, dark green leaves provide structure and depth, and several are meticulously folded and curled into elegant loops, showing the careful hand of an experienced florist. Long, linear palm fronds extend from one side and arc towards the tapered end, guiding the gaze gently along the length of the design. The result is a piece that feels both sculptural and organic, much like the balance of greenery and open sky seen in the parks and open spaces around Bishop's Stortford. The white blossoms and rich greens create a serene, contemplative mood, ideal for honouring a loved one at a funeral service, a memorial gathering near the town centre, or at a quieter family farewell. This floral spray offers a tender way to express condolences, its thoughtful structure and subtle colour nuances echoing the care and affection carried in every farewell message.
SERENITY SPRAY
£75.00
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A large, elegant red sympathy spray is photographed against a plain white background, giving it a calm, uncluttered setting where the flowers and foliage can be appreciated in detail. The arrangement forms an elongated teardrop, full and rounded at the upper left where the blooms are most densely gathered, then gradually narrowing into a slender point at the lower right, as though the flowers are gently streaming in one direction. Deep red roses, fully open so their velvety petals curl outward in balanced spirals, stand as the main focal blooms, communicating enduring love and respect. Woven closely among them are red carnations and sprays of smaller red carnations, their ruffled petals creating a rich, textured surface that softens the structure of the piece. The mass of crimson is held within an abundant frame of greenery: dark, broad leaves shape the outer edge and provide depth, while sprigs of silvery-green eucalyptus, with their rounded leaves, offer a cool, subtle contrast that keeps the reds from feeling too heavy. From the tapered lower right, graceful strands of lighter green trailing foliage descend and extend, adding a gentle sense of movement and a natural finish, like a final bow. The lighting is soft and even, casting mild shadows that help separate each layer of petal and leaf, giving the spray a three-dimensional, lifelike presence. This kind of tribute, carefully crafted by local florists in Bishop's Stortford and often placed on a casket or near the front of a chapel for a funeral service, provides a heartfelt, traditional expression of sympathy and remembrance for families gathering along the River Stort or near the town's historic streets.
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 spray appears like a gentle bow of respect, its diagonal line leading the eye from the bound stems at the upper left down to the softly trailing greenery at the lower right. The heart of the design is a cluster of Stargazer lilies, their broad, star-shaped petals painted in rich fuchsia-pink and edged with luminous white, each bloom dusted with dark burgundy speckles. Some lilies are fully open, revealing their stamens and velvety texture, while others remain closed or partially open, the buds tinged with soft green and pink. Around them, bright magenta gerbera daisies add a youthful, hopeful energy, and white roses in varying stages of bloom contribute a sense of purity, reverence, and quiet love. Ruffled white carnations nestle among these larger flowers, their many layers giving a soft, comforting appearance, reminiscent of the support friends and family offer during a funeral service in Bishop's Stortford. Tiny white filler flowers, like delicate daisies, are interwoven throughout to lend a light, airy feel. The spray is framed in abundant foliage: broad, deep green leaves create a steady base, feathery fern fronds add movement and a whisper of wildness, and long, slender blades of greenery sweep out and down towards the right, reinforcing the flowing, teardrop profile. The stems at the top left are tightly bound, emphasising the hand-crafted nature of the piece. This floral tribute feels peaceful and sincere, ideal for resting beside a casket, at the front of a chapel, or on a memorial table to express sympathy and shared remembrance across Bishop's Stortford and the surrounding countryside.
SPECIAL THOUGHTS SPRAY
£75.00
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A serene, teardrop-shaped floral tribute is presented on a clean white background, allowing each flower and leaf in the design to stand out clearly. The arrangement is rich with pastel pink roses, which form the main body of the spray. These roses are arranged in clusters, some in tight buds and others fully open, their layered petals unfolding in soft spirals of blush and rose tones. Between these roses, fluffy white carnations or spray carnations nestle gently, their ruffled edges lending a cloud-like softness that lightens the overall look. The flowers sit within a generous bed of greenery, where glossy, dark green leaves form a structured, reassuring base that outlines the elegant teardrop shape. Interwoven with these deeper greens are rounded eucalyptus leaves in a soft silvery-green, adding a subtle contrast in both colour and texture and hinting at a calm, refreshing scent. Towards the tapering end of the spray, fine strands of trailing foliage, likely ruscus, extend delicately beyond the blooms, creating a sense of graceful movement and reinforcing the symbolic suggestion of gently falling tears. The composition feels carefully balanced and sensitively crafted, the kind of tribute local florists in Bishop's Stortford might prepare for a family saying farewell at a service near Sworder's Field or Holy Trinity. The overall impression is one of quiet luxury and compassion, offering a dignified floral expression of remembrance, love, and peace in times of loss.
IN YOUR HONOUR CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
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An elegant white and green funeral arrangement is photographed on a clean white background, evoking the kind of serene tribute chosen for memorial services in Bishop's Stortford. Shaped in a long, diagonal spray, it appears fuller and rounded at the upper left, then narrows gently as it flows to the lower right, echoing a cascading teardrop. At its heart, several white Oriental lilies open generously, their trumpet-shaped petals smooth and luminous, curving away to reveal pale yellow-green stamens that add a soft warmth to the otherwise cool palette. Some lilies remain as slender buds, upright and poised, adding height and symbolism of memory continuing on. Surrounding the lilies, groups of creamy white roses, from tight buds to half-open blooms, interlace with ruffled white carnations, creating a plush, textured centre. White Gerbera-like daisies, with neat petals and understated pale centres, add a fresh, contemporary note. Fine sprays of tiny white filler blossoms drift among the larger flowers, adding a sense of air and gentle movement. A rich base of foliage supports the design: glossy, dark green leaves catch the light and form a sturdy backdrop, while feathery fern accents provide softness. Rounded eucalyptus leaves with their muted green-blue tint thread throughout, offering a modern contrast to the more traditional greens. At the top of the spray, long, slim leaves are artistically looped and bound, creating an elegant, vertical flourish. From the base and right-hand edge, slender palm fronds fan outward, giving the piece a flowing, elongated silhouette. The overall effect is one of quiet strength and solace, a dignified expression of sympathy suitable for remembrance services across Bishop's Stortford and its surrounding villages.
SIMPLICITY SPRAY
£75.00
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With its gracefully cascading design and harmonious colour palette, this sympathy spray captures the quiet dignity and comfort often found in Bishop's Stortford's leafy avenues. Arranged on a pure white background, the bouquet flows diagonally from upper left to lower right, drawing the eye along an artful journey of memory. White, trumpet-shaped lilies stand tall, some open with golden stamens catching soft light, others in various stages of bloom, conveying renewal and gentle remembrance. Deep pink and magenta roses, their petals velvety and inviting, nestle beside delicate, ruffled white carnations, each adding layers of texture and sentiment. Spherical clusters of vivid green chrysanthemums contribute a lively, almost playful modern touch, while scattered crimson hypericum berries create sparkling moments amid the greenery. The foliage itself is as artful as the blooms-broad, deep green leaves, some folded for elegant definition, blend with slender palm fronds and wispy sprigs, reminiscent of the lush parks stretching from Waytemore Castle to Sworders Field. Illuminated by soft daylight, the bouquet radiates tranquillity balanced with hope, making it an ideal choice for expressing sympathy or remembering a loved one. Carefully crafted by Bishop's Stortford's local florists, this spray honours lives with beauty, reflection, and enduring grace.
FOREVER ADMIRED SPRAY
£75.00
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GENTLE THOUGHTS SPRAY
GENTLE THOUGHTS SPRAY
£90.00
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This image presents a dignified sympathy spray set against a clean white background, highlighting the graceful lines and careful craftsmanship of the piece. Designed in a horizontal, slightly asymmetrical shape, the arrangement appears fuller on the left, then gradually narrows into an elegant taper on the right, creating a sense of gentle direction and calm. Deep crimson roses provide the focal points throughout the spray; their velvety petals are tightly formed yet plush, evoking strong emotion and enduring affection. Interspersed among them are numerous white carnations, each bloom densely packed with ruffled petals that lend a soft, almost cloud-like texture. The contrast between the rich red and pure white blossoms speaks of love, respect, and peaceful remembrance. Supporting the flowers is a lush framework of greenery, with broad, dark green leaves forming a solid base that gives structure to the design and ensures it would lie comfortably as a casket spray or main tribute. Threaded through this base are subtle accents of silvery eucalyptus, their muted green tones and rounded leaves adding depth and a faint suggestion of herbal scent. Towards the right-hand end, fine, trailing sprigs of lighter green foliage extend gracefully beyond the main cluster, softening the outline and adding natural movement. This classic combination of roses, carnations, and mixed foliage would be well suited to a funeral or memorial service in Bishop's Stortford, perhaps placed near the front of a chapel or on a catafalque. The arrangement carries an air of quiet formality, yet feels personal and comforting, as though created by a local florist who understands both the traditions and the heartfelt needs of families saying goodbye.
FOREVER BELOVED CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
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An elongated sympathy spray, rich with deep red roses and textured berries, is displayed diagonally on a clean white background, lending the arrangement an air of calm focus. At the upper left, the stems are snugly bound together and wrapped in a wide strip of glossy green leaf, forming a smooth, tailored collar that introduces the design with understated elegance. From this point, the flowers sweep downward and outward towards the lower right, creating a soft, tapering shape reminiscent of the tributes often seen at funeral services around Bishop's Stortford, from town centre churches to quiet chapels on the outskirts. The main feature is an abundance of velvety red roses, their petals arranged in spirals that range from tightly furled buds to partially open blooms. Tucked between them, clusters of small pinkish-red Hypericum berries add a delicate, bead-like texture and a hint of brightness, softening the intensity of the darker roses. The spray is cradled by lush greenery, with broad dark green leaves serving as a grounding base. These are complemented by feathery palm fronds and finer foliage that extend beyond the flowers, lending an airy, almost drifting quality to the piece. Light seems to skim across the surface of the shiny leaves and catch along the edges of the petals, giving subtle depth and movement even in stillness. The white background isolates every detail, allowing the eye to rest on the rich reds and layered greens without distraction. Overall, the arrangement conveys a mood of quiet respect and heartfelt remembrance, the kind of classic funeral spray a Bishop's Stortford family might choose to honour a loved one's journey with grace and simplicity.
EVERLASTING LIGHT SPRAY
£75.00
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Set on an immaculate white background, this dignified funeral spray appears like a river of white blossoms flowing gently from the upper left to the lower right in a classic crescent or teardrop shape. The upper portion of the design is lavishly filled with pristine white and soft cream roses, gathered closely so their velvety petals overlap, some blooms nestled in bud form and others fully opened into wide, spiralled rosettes. Among them, frilly white carnations add a soft, billowing texture, their fine, pleated edges reminiscent of delicate lace, breaking up the smoothness of the rose petals and providing visual depth. The flowers arise from and are interwoven with a lush bed of greenery: broad, cool-toned eucalyptus leaves lend a silvery wash across the arrangement, while deeper, glossy green foliage supports the structure. From the tapered lower end, slender sprigs of trailing greenery extend gracefully downward, echoing the gentle pull of gravity and reinforcing the sense of flow. The white and green palette suggests calm, purity, and quiet gratitude, making this spray a fitting tribute for a final farewell in Bishop's Stortford, perhaps in a peaceful chapel near the town centre or at a service for family and friends arriving from nearby villages. With the absence of any other background elements, the attention rests fully on the flowers, their shapes and textures becoming a silent language of condolences, as though a local florist were guiding you through each bloom and leaf, ensuring that this floral gesture reflects both respect for the departed and tender support for the bereaved.
DIVINE GRACE CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
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HEAVENS LIGHT SPRAY
HEAVEN'S LIGHT SPRAY
£70.00
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Against a clean, white background, a softly flowing casket spray in shades of pink stretches diagonally, full and rounded at one end before tapering delicately into a fine point. The arrangement is lavishly filled with pink roses, showing everything from tightly cupped buds to fully open blooms with layered petals curling outward in gentle spirals. Interspersed throughout are light peach-pink carnations, their ruffled, feathery edges forming a plush underlay that makes the entire piece appear velvety and rich to the touch. Deep green foliage encircles and threads through the flowers: broad, glossy leaves establish a strong base, while more slender fronds and airy sprigs soften the outline and trail from the lower edge, as if a light breeze from nearby Castle Gardens in Bishop's Stortford has just brushed past. The mixture of pastel blossoms and vivid greenery creates a tranquil, dignified impression, perfectly suited for a funeral or memorial service in one of the town's churches or chapels. Although the photograph is set against plain white, the arrangement itself feels warm and full of life, capturing the essence of love, remembrance, and gentle farewell. Every stem appears thoughtfully placed, as though a Bishop's Stortford florist has carefully considered how each bloom will speak to grieving hearts. The design lies flat, intended for a coffin top, graveside tribute, or central display beside a book of remembrance, offering a quiet floral embrace to those who gather to honour a cherished life.
COMPASSIONATE FEELING CASKET SPRAY
£160.00
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PINK ROSES
PINK ROSES SERVICE ARRANGEMENT
£90.00
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A richly detailed red funeral spray stretches diagonally across a clean white background, its elongated crescent shape suggesting a gentle, embracing gesture. The eye is drawn first to the heart of the piece, where sumptuous red roses are clustered tightly together, some blossoms still cupped and modest, others open wide so that their velvety petals form intricate whorls. Surrounding them, generous sprays of red carnations create a plush, cushion-like texture, each flurry of ruffled petals adding softness and depth that feels quietly comforting. Interspersed among this sea of red, striking red gerbera daisies appear with their signature flat faces and dark centres, providing bright focal points and a contemporary style that balances the traditional roses and carnations. Threaded delicately through the red blooms are tiny white filler flowers-perhaps baby's breath or fine chrysanthemum clusters-whose small, star-shaped blossoms glimmer like tiny lights, easing the intensity of the deep reds and adding a sense of air and space. The floral mass is framed by an abundance of foliage: long, arching palm fronds fan out elegantly from the sides and base, while dense, darker leaves and small ferny fronds tuck into the gaps, giving the whole spray a full, carefully layered look. Near the top, a large red satin ribbon bow rests proudly, its high shine and multiple loops adding a formal finishing touch, with ribbon tails that wander gently through the flowers. The overall mood is one of respect, devotion, and dignified farewell, the sort of arrangement a Bishop's Stortford family might choose for a memorial service in town or a quiet gathering near Sworder's Field, created by experienced local florists with an eye for both tradition and heartfelt emotion.
ALWAYS IN MY HEART CASKET SPRAY
£120.00
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SINCERITY SPRAY
SINCERITY SPRAY
£70.00
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Against a plain white backdrop, a large, double-ended casket spray unfolds in a harmonious blend of colour and texture, evoking both strength and consolation. The eye is immediately drawn to the rich red lilies positioned along the centre line, their generous, star-shaped petals open wide and slightly arched, their deep tones suggesting courage and enduring affection. Surrounding them, a generous scattering of roses in cream, soft pink, and gentle blush tones creates a soothing counterbalance, with some blooms still in bud hinting at lives and stories that continue in memory. Between the roses, ruffled pale pink carnations form billows of petal, softening the overall silhouette and lending a sense of gentle abundance. Sprays of small white chrysanthemums and tiny daisy-like blossoms peek out from the depths of the arrangement, their bright faces adding quiet brightness and detail. Here and there, blue-purple thistles with their spiky forms and silver-tinged stems punctuate the softer petal shapes, lending textural contrast and a slightly rustic charm. Fine strands of lavender and purple filler flowers, perhaps statice, weave a subtle haze of colour through the spray, linking the warmer reds and pinks with cooler tones. The entire piece is anchored in a bed of deep green foliage, including broad, polished leaves and softer, trailing greenery that frames the blooms and allows the spray to taper elegantly at both ends. It feels like the kind of heartfelt tribute a family in Bishop's Stortford might choose for a funeral at St Michael's Church or a quiet chapel service, arranged by skilled local florists who understand how flowers can speak when words are difficult.
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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