Whether you’re arranging a funeral for a loved one or thinking of your own wishes, a final journey can be personalised every step of the way.
Many people introduce tailored themes to reflect the lifestyle or interests of the person who has died.
The most popular styles are colour, sport and a hobby. From floral tributes to what people wear when attending the funeral, the type of readings and the music played … personalising the service brings in elements that are truly individual to a loved one.
Coffins can be tailored too. Five unusual coffin requests are:
- Glitter
- Fish tank
- Lego
- Boat
- Tardis
However, traditional coffins remain the most popular.
As well as customising the coffin, the procession to the funeral location can also be unique. Usually, up to two limousines are involved with each funeral. Different styles of hearses are available, making the final journey of a loved one truly personalised. In recent years, the most unique hearse requests were:
- Horse & carriage
- Fire truck
- Double-decker bus
- Flatbed truck
- Only fools & horses reliant robin
- Motorcycle hearse
- Tractor
- Leopard print hearse
- Cement mixer truck
- Scaffolder’s lorry
(Source: Trending Tributes report, 2024)
Recognising the growing interest in a hearse with a different style, we are delighted to introduce Monty to our fleet of hearses. Monty is a military style Land Rover and is already very popular. Austin’s team is here to help you plan your loved one’s funeral. With branches throughout the county and our new mobile arrangers, we are always available to offer support and advice. We’ll help you ensure your loved one’s funeral is exactly as you want it to be, both for the journey to the funeral and for the service itself.
