Using Unique Funeral Ideas Will Create the Personalised Tribute Your Loved One Deserves Including unique Funeral Ideas in a ceremony is a wonderful way to create a truly meaningful Funeral or Memorial Service.  There is no specific format for Funerals. In fact, they should be as unique as each individual we plan them for. Many people today are moving away from the preconceived notions of traditional Funeral Services and are creating more personalized services that focus on the life of the deceased rather than his or her death. Anstey & District Funeral Services located at Talbott House 9a Leicester Road Anstey Leicester will provide you with information that will make the Funeral or Memorial Service you are planning a creative, unforgettable and meaningful celebration of the life of your loved one. There are many creative Funeral Ideas that can be used to personalise a Funeral or Memorial Service Think about: A unique location that meant something to the deceased Music that truly reflects the individual you are memorialising Creating a true celebration of the life of your loved one Including symbolic gestures like candle ceremonies Planning the service around a theme Using unique ethnic rituals in the ceremony Providing meaningful mementoes of the deceased to those attending the ceremony Some more Funeral Ideas: Balloons Dependant on the age of a deceased it can be a nice alternative to have balloons instead of flowers. They can be tied to the coffin, used as displays at the service, or released at the graveside. Doves We can arrange for a release of white doves at a service or graveside. There can be as many or as few birds as you wish and members of the family can release them personally. Pipers & Bands To add a very special element to the day we are able to arrange for a Scottish piper to play at the service, a jazz band, a steel band, a saxophonist or even a soloist. Special coffins To compliment our standard range of coffins we can offer more unusual designs. Given time coffins can be made to resemble almost anything. Canal boats, skateboards and skips have all been built in the past. The coffin could also be painted to match a football club strip, a formula one racing team or to show a hobby or pastime. Cardboard, wicker and bamboo coffins can also be supplied. The best gift you can give yourself and your loved one at the time of their death is a Funeral or Memorial Service that truly represents that individual and the feelings you have for them. Create a unique and meaningful tribute that focuses not on their death, but rather on their life.