Funeral
This sympathy card presents a serene, nature-inspired illustration that feels at home in the gentle calm of Haggerston's canal paths. Tall, spidery stems carry clusters of umbelliferous blooms, rendered with feathery precision in layered tones of violet, dusky blue, and sage green. Each flower head is composed of slender, radiating sprigs, almost like fine lace laid softly against the page, their edges fading into semi-transparency that suggests delicate movement. The background is a smooth, watercolour wash, merging muted purples, silvery greys, and faint green notes into a dreamy, misted atmosphere-very much like an early morning sky reflected in the Regent's Canal when the light is low and the streets are quiet. Scattered across this gentle scene, a few gossamer butterflies float between the blossoms, wings brushed with pale lilac and blue, subtle references to transformation, the soul, and the continuity of life beyond loss. The light is softened, with no sharp shadows, creating a comforting glow that eases the eye rather than demanding attention. Space is used generously; the flowers are not crowded, allowing each stem to arch gracefully, giving a feeling of breath and time to pause. The wording on the card is simple and unobtrusive, sitting above or beside the flowers like a whispered message rather than a declaration. As a florist serving families throughout Haggerston and the nearby Kingsland Road area, I recognise in this design the same quiet compassion we aim for in condolence arrangements: a visual whisper of support, respectfully understated yet deeply present.
CARD IN SYMPATHY
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