Funeral
This sympathy card opens to reveal a hushed, nature-filled scene that feels very much like walking along a calm path above Tulse Hill at first light. Fine stems of wild, umbelliferous flowers stretch upward in gentle arcs, painted in translucent layers of violet, muted purple, and soft grey-green that melt into one another like watercolour mist. The flower heads are intricate yet light, with filigree details at the tips that seem to dissolve into the background, giving the whole bouquet a sense of movement even though it is entirely still. Behind them, the ground is washed with velvety purples and cool greens, creating the impression of distant meadows or the soft blur of trees you might glimpse beyond the railway line. A pair of butterflies drift between the blooms, wings barely outlined, their presence subtle but meaningful, suggesting tender visits, memories that return, and a quiet continuity that carries on through loss. The light is diffused, with no hard shadows, only a gentle glow that wraps the illustration like the soft air after rain on Norwood Road. The overall mood is tender and respectful, with the design offering support rather than demanding attention. It feels like a visual expression of a hand written condolence message shared between neighbours, the kind of thoughtful card someone in SE24 or SE27 might send when words are difficult to find. Every stroke of colour works together to reassure the recipient that they are not alone, and that nature, in all its delicate forms, continues to hold space for their grief.
CARD IN SYMPATHY
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