Planning a funeral is deeply personal, whether honouring a loved one or preparing your own farewell. The service should reflect life, values, and personality — whether traditional, eco-friendly, or themed. To make planning easier, we’ve outlined three options so you can choose the one that best reflects your loved one.
More families are choosing Eco-Friendly Funerals for greener goodbyes, with natural burials offered at over 350 sites across the UK. Options include woodland settings without headstones, biodegradable coffins made from willow or bamboo, and simple shrouds. Some services also use sustainable transport like electric hearses. Often more affordable than traditional funerals, eco-friendly choices honour both loved ones and the planet.
Traditional Funerals remain a meaningful choice, offering ceremony, ritual, and respect. Services can be led by clergy or celebrants, often held in churches or crematoriums. Families may choose personalised orders of service, processions, or rituals such as placing soil on the coffin. Costs average around £4,300 in the UK, with many elements that can be tailored to reflect the life and wishes of a loved one.
Themed Funerals for those who lived boldly offer a joyful and unique tribute. From custom-designed coffins and favourite music to meaningful venues like a local park or pub, these services reflect passions, hobbies, and humour. Thoughtfully planned, they strike a gentle balance between celebration and remembrance.
Meaningful styles, paper finishes, and designs crafted to beautifully honour a life well lived.
At Dove & Lilly, we create printed designs to suit every style, helping you craft an Order of Service that guides guests with care and becomes a lasting keepsake. Below is a simple guide to help you decide — or explore our designs to see what feels right.
A Gentle Farewell in Harmony with Nature
When someone cared deeply for the world, their service can reflect that love for nature. Invitations may be shared digitally or printed on recycled papers — or for a lasting tribute, seeded paper that blooms into wildflowers. Memory boards on recyclable board ensure the day remains both sustainable and beautiful, honouring an eco-conscious spirit with meaning.
Honouring Time-Honoured Customs
For those who valued tradition and dignity, printed booklets provide comfort and guidance throughout the ceremony. Premium silk paper carries readings, hymns, and tributes, arranged to reflect time-honoured customs. Whether bespoke or from a timeless template, the Order of Service becomes a cherished keepsake for years to come.
Celebrating a Life Lived Uniquely
When a life was full of passions, humour, or creativity, the service can reflect that uniqueness. Bespoke designs can share favourite songs, recipes, hobbies, or meaningful quotes. Roll-fold and gate-fold layouts allow space for photos and themed artwork, creating an Order of Service that celebrates individuality and honours a life well lived.
How Dove & Lilly Can Help
Whether you choose a Traditional, Eco-Friendly, or Themed funeral, Dove & Lilly supports you every step of the way. Our personalised Orders of Service—luxurious, eco-conscious, or themed—help the ceremony flow smoothly, honour your loved one, and create a keepsake to treasure