Funerals are for the living, not for the dead. It’s a cliché but we happen to think it’s on the money.
Funerals offer families and friends the chance to say goodbye, to remember a loved one and commemorate and celebrate a life.
Because each life unique and varied, so too are funerals. Here we share some guidance for arranging a funeral that celebrates the individuality, personality and uniqueness of the deceased.
- Personalise the coffin – photographs, designs, themes, and colours can be applied to most wooden coffins to add a unique dimension.
- Choose a natural material like wicker, willow or cardboard with rope handles.
- Consider a different vehicle for the hearse. Our Land Rover Defender hearse, refurbished to create a 130 station wagon, can get to locations previously less accessible and is the perfect tribute to Land Rover enthusiasts.
- Plan a route of significance that brings a community of neighbours, colleagues and family together. You may want to pass meaningful locations, like a school or place of work.
- Explore natural burial sites, often in woodland or meadows specifically tailored to those wanting something different that’s more environmentally friendly.
- Theme a funeral: dress codes, team colours, decorate the service space, arrange performances and other contributions to celebrate a life well lived.
- Consider funeral favours, such as flowers from the departed’s garden or books from a treasured collection.
- Create a digital tribute that brings together memories from photographs, video footage and include pre recorded memorials from family and friends, uniting those who may not be there in person.
- Consider outside broadcasting or graveside audio/visual elements to make events as unique as possible including outdoor moments.
- Finally, the printed orders of service options can be a unique tribute and carry photographs, words and images to celebrate a loved one and their legacy.
Like people, funerals can be varied, memorable, and unique. If you’re looking to arrange a funeral for a lover of the Land Rover brand, take a look at our premium Land Rover Defender hearse here.
