Inspiration Wall

Our Inspiration Wall is an eclectic mix of ideas and images. To find items by category, please see the Sector Inspiration pages. Where relevant, these link through to provider websites, or please go to our Provider Directory to find more local and national providers.

Create an Ideas Folder, then gather and save information by simply clicking on the heart in the top right hand corner of the item.

Heart Urn Pendant

https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/footprints-and-whispers-memorial-keepsakes/

Keep your loved one close with this sterling silver heart urn pendant with blue faceted gem. For further information, do get in touch with Footprints & Whispers they …

    Turtle Water Urn

    https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/scattering-ashes/

    This 100% biodegradable turtle water urn is hand-crafted in Mexico from recycled paper using non-toxic glues. There is also a keepsake size available too. For further …

      ‘Green’ Transport
      Electric hearses are becoming an increasingly popular alternative for a funeral. To find providers that can help you, please go to Transport. For information about planning a funeral …

        Sacred Stones

        https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/sacred-stones-limited/

        Inside one of Sacred Stones’ contemporary stone barrows,. Sacred Stones have beautiful locations for a funeral or memorial service and provide a unique, final resting place …

          Land Rover Hearse
          A fitting final journey for Land Rover and countryside enthusiasts. (Image: Land Rover Hearse)

            Morris Minor Hearse
            A beautiful, old-fashioned Morris Minor hearse. (Image: Mortons Funeral Fire)

              Your Story is Unique
              Forever Stories believes every family should have the chance to read their loved one’s memoirs. (Image: Forever Stories)

                A Simple Tree
                A beautiful tree, sent with a personalised heart, star or plaque can a perfect way to show you care. For Providers of Condolence Cards & Gifts, …

                  Scandinavian Eco Casket
                  These days there are many options for environmentally friendly coffins and caskets, including those handcrafted by wood using traditional peg and dowels instead of plywood, …

                    Contemporary, Timeless, Unique
                    Fiona Flack will work with you to create a bespoke memorial as unique and special as the person you are remembering. (Image: Stone Creation Studio)

                      Funeral Stationery

                      https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/funeral-stationery-4u/

                      Create and personalise your own Order of Service booklets, Memory Cards, Bookmarks and Thank You Cards. For further information, do get in touch with the team …

                        Mobility Vehicle
                        Because limousines aren’t suitable for everyone, J Brown Funeral Services offer a mobility vehicle for those that need it. (Image: J Brown Funeral Services)

                          A Time to Remember

                          https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/angel-dove/

                          A simple way of collecting thoughts and happy memories from family and friends. For further information, do get in touch with Angel & Dove they will be …

                            Attendance Cards

                            https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/paper-angel-funeral-stationery/

                            Attendance cards can be a useful reminder of all those who were present at the funeral. For further information, do get in touch with the team …

                              Freshly Picked Funeral Flowers

                              https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/blooming-green-ltd/

                              Eco-conscious Blooming Green grow flowers at their chemical free, no-dig plots, creating beautiful sheafs and displays that reflect the seasons. For further information, do get in …

                                Funeral Video and Live Streaming

                                https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/funeral-streaming/

                                Funeral video and live streaming offer an opportunity too capture heartfelt speeches, tears of remembrance, and even moments of laughter. It can bridge distances between family …

                                  Memory Book

                                  https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/angel-dove/

                                  A wonderful way to capture and share memories of a loved one at a funeral or celebration of life and to preserve those memories forever.

                                    A Book of Memories

                                    https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/suzie-white-stationery/

                                    Compile photographs, letters, drawings and messages into a beautiful, hardback memory book. For further information, do get in touch with the team at Suzie White they will be …

                                      Wooden Red Heart

                                      https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/earth-to-heaven/

                                      This tactile wooden heart is a perfect keepsake for holding a small token of your loved-one’s ashes or a locket of their hair. For further information, …

                                        Maintaining Resting Places

                                        https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/grave-tending-flowers-by-jo/

                                        Jo provides a wonderful, graveside tending service using seasonal flowers for when you can’t be there in person. For further information, do get in touch with …

                                          In Loving Memory

                                          https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/paper-angel-funeral-stationery/

                                          A guest book at a funeral service allows mourners to express their condolences and record happy memories. For further information, do get in touch with the …

                                            A Vocal Soloist

                                            https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/the-london-funeral-singers/

                                            Consider choosing a professional soloist to sing a beautiful tribute to your loved one. For further information, do get in touch with the team at the …

                                              A Place to Sit and Remember
                                              This beautiful engraved stone bench is the perfect place to sit and remember. (Image: Anna Louise Parker)

                                                Bespoke Coffins & Urns
                                                These days it is possible to find bespoke coffins, caskets and urns of all designs, shapes and sizes to reflect the interests or passions of …

                                                  Pandora Style Ashes Charm Beads

                                                  https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/scattering-ashes/

                                                  These little charm beads are designed to fit a pandora bracelet and come in a wide range of pretty colours. For further information, do get in …

                                                    Viking Ship Ash Casket

                                                    https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/cradle-to-grave-willow-coffins/

                                                    Ashes can be cast to sea or on a lake in this wonderful viking ship by Cradle to Grave. They are made of Somerset willow …

                                                      Singers for Funerals

                                                      https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/singers-for-funerals-2/

                                                      Tony and Kirsty can help you to find a professional funeral singer and songs that are right for you and your family. For further information, do …

                                                        Live Streaming and Photography

                                                        https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/mms-360-media/

                                                        Live Streaming and photography offer an opportunity to preserve cherished memories. Heartfelt speeches, tears of remembrance, and even moments of laughter can be captured and …

                                                          Hiring Caterers to Help

                                                          https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/careys-funeral-caterers/

                                                          Professional caterers can help to take the stress out of planning a funeral, memorial service or celebration of life. As well as providing the catering, …

                                                            Capturing Moments

                                                            https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/funeral-photography-uk/

                                                            It is the personal touches that help to create a special farewell for a loved one. Together with personal photographs, messages from family and friends, and …

                                                              Handcrafted Ceramic Urn

                                                              https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/ann-bates-ceramics/

                                                              This beautiful, bespoke funerary urn was lovingly created by Ann Bates. Each urn is made using the slow and considered technique of hand building, the …

                                                                A Little Angel Book

                                                                https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/angel-dove/

                                                                A simple and beautiful little book to capture the memories of angel babies. For further information, do get in touch with Angel & Dove they will be …

                                                                  Memorial Tree
                                                                  A memorial tree gift pack can be a lovely way to let someone know you are thinking of them and a wonderful way to commemorate …

                                                                    The Love and Support of Family and Friends

                                                                    https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/funeral-photography-uk/

                                                                    Some people find it comforting to look back and reflect on special moments of the day. Together with personal photographs, messages from family and friends, and …

                                                                      Biodegradable Balloons

                                                                      https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/angel-dove/

                                                                      Biodegradable balloons can be released in honour and memory of a loved one and, if it feels right for you, a little note can be …

                                                                        Bios Incube
                                                                        A ‘Bios Urn’ is a biodegradable urn that is designed to grow a tree. It can be planted in a ‘Bios Incube’ and kept at …

                                                                          Memorial Tree Hamper
                                                                          A tree sent in loving memory of someone special is a wonderful tribute that will live on for generations to come. For Providers of Condolence Cards …

                                                                            Full Length Trike Hearse

                                                                            http://www.trikefunerals.co.uk/

                                                                            Britain’s first full length hearse for the true trike enthusiast.

                                                                              Triumph Bonneville

                                                                              https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/motorcycle-funerals-limited/

                                                                              A quintessential British bike, popular with the broadest spectrum of motorcycle enthusiasts.

                                                                                Harpist Sheila Watts

                                                                                https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/sheila-watts/

                                                                                Choose the soothing and emotive sound of a harp for your service. For further information, do get in touch with the Shelia Watts she will be more …

                                                                                  Viking Longboat Urn

                                                                                  https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/scattering-ashes/

                                                                                  For those who loved the freedom of being on the water. This wonderful viking longboat urn is handcrafted from sustainable wood and floating times can …

                                                                                    Cardboard Coffin
                                                                                    These simple cardboard coffins are 100% natural and biodegradable. Cardboard coffins can be kept beautifully simple, or they can provide a blank canvas for family …

                                                                                      Crystal Glass Serenity Vase

                                                                                      https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/footprints-and-whispers-memorial-keepsakes/

                                                                                      A classic straight-sided, tapered crystal memorial vase infused with your loved one’s ashes. For further information, do get in touch with Footprints & Whispers they will be more …

                                                                                        Thinking of You Card
                                                                                        Words of support can help to get us all through the tougher times in life. If you wish to write a note to someone but don’t …

                                                                                          Digital Notifications

                                                                                          https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/utterly-printable/

                                                                                          Digital notifications provide another way to inform family and friends of the date and time of a service. For further information, do get in touch with …

                                                                                            Personalised Picture Coffins

                                                                                            https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/jc-atkinson-and-sons-limited/

                                                                                            Every person is unique and picture coffins can be a wonderful way to reflect this. Capture and celebrate the passions and personality of your loved …

                                                                                              Organically Grown Flowers

                                                                                              https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/blooming-green-ltd/

                                                                                              Blooming Green Flowers in Kent provide beautiful, hand-picked, organically grown flowers for all occasions. For further information, do get in touch with the team at Blooming …

                                                                                                Funeral Live Streaming

                                                                                                https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/streamworks/

                                                                                                Live streaming at funerals or celebrations of life can bridge distances between family members and friends ensuring that everyone can be part of the service, regardless …

                                                                                                  Silver Memorial Earrings

                                                                                                  https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/footprints-and-whispers-memorial-keepsakes/

                                                                                                  Handcrafted sterling silver earrings set with ashes infused memorial glass, crafter by artisan jewellers. For further information, do get in touch with the team at Footprints & …

                                                                                                    Personalised Seed Cards

                                                                                                    https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/orchid-memories/

                                                                                                    Plant me, watch me grow, smile, and remember. For further information, do get in touch with Orchid Memories they will be more than happy to help. If you …

                                                                                                      Show Their Passions

                                                                                                      https://suziewhite.co.uk/funerals/

                                                                                                      If your loved one had a passion, you can honour it with themed stationery. From sports to hobbies and pets, there are dozens of unique …

                                                                                                        Shrouds for Natural Burials

                                                                                                        https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/shrouds-and-ashes/

                                                                                                        Artist Lena Sass creates beautiful, biodegradable ash print shrouds made from cremation ash through a method of separating the particles, creating a pattern unique to …

                                                                                                          Sweet Myrtle Wicker Urn

                                                                                                          https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/earth-to-heaven/

                                                                                                          A blend of sweetcorn leaves and willow is carefully handwoven to make this unique biodegradeable urn. For further details, do get in touch with the team …

                                                                                                            Bright and Beautiful

                                                                                                            https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/scattering-ashes/

                                                                                                            The bright and beautiful half moon collection by Scattering Ashes comes in a range of different colours. For further information, do get in touch with the …

                                                                                                              Forget Me Not Seeds

                                                                                                              https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/funeral-seeds/

                                                                                                              Funeral seeds can be wonderful memorial gifts to hand out to family and friends. For further information, do get in touch with the team at Funeral Seeds they …

                                                                                                                Felt Biodegradable Urns

                                                                                                                https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/well-urned-rest/

                                                                                                                These beautiful, biodegradable urns are handmade from felt or natural fabrics in a variety of colours and unusual designs. Artist Nancy Shafee can create a custom …

                                                                                                                  Comfort Pebble
                                                                                                                  Tactile comfort pebbles to carry with you or to place in a memory box. If you would like to find Providers for keepsakes, please go to …

                                                                                                                    Elegant Memorial Sphere
                                                                                                                    An inscription or meaningful words can be carved onto this beautiful memorial sphere. (Image: Wayne Hart)

                                                                                                                      Memorial Plaques
                                                                                                                      These beautifully crafted stone plaques can be placed on a garden wall or a special tree. (Image: Artisan Memorials)

                                                                                                                        Fire Engine Hearse
                                                                                                                        Classic Fire Engines provide an exquisite range of genuine vintage and contemporary fire engines for funerals. (Image: Classic Fire Engines)

                                                                                                                          Honour a Life Well Lived

                                                                                                                          https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/digitalandstone-and-the-tree-of-life-memorials/

                                                                                                                          Create a beautiful memorial and capture memories for generations to come by uploading photos, stories, tributes, music, voice messages and more. (Image: digitalandstone)

                                                                                                                            Bespoke Carvings
                                                                                                                            A bespoke headstone produced from natural stone, using traditional methods. (Image: Abbeygate Masonry)

                                                                                                                              Neolithic Symbol of Everlasting Life

                                                                                                                              https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/ann-bates-ceramics/

                                                                                                                              Natural forms and spiral symbols were used to create a beautiful ceramic piece of decorative art and funerary urn. Created by Ann Bates, each urn is …

                                                                                                                                Hindu Ceremony Set

                                                                                                                                https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/scattering-ashes/

                                                                                                                                This wonderful Hindu Ceremony Set includes a water urn that is 100% biodegradable, inscribed with Om Symbol, symbolic water petals, water noteless and a recording …

                                                                                                                                  Ashes Memorial Ring

                                                                                                                                  https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/scattering-ashes/

                                                                                                                                  These beautiful ashes memorial rings, handmade in Devon, can be engraved with a personalised message. For further information, do get in touch with Scattering Ashes they will be …

                                                                                                                                    Rustic Tags

                                                                                                                                    https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/angel-dove/

                                                                                                                                    Add message tags to small gifts, balloons or napkins as a reminder of how much they are loved. For further information, do get in touch with …

                                                                                                                                      Simply Sandwiches

                                                                                                                                      https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/careys-funeral-caterers/

                                                                                                                                      Catering for a funeral or a celebration of life doesn’t need to be elaborate. Sandwiches, sausage rolls and a cup of tea are sometimes the …

                                                                                                                                        Pure Simplicity

                                                                                                                                        https://suziewhite.co.uk/porcelain-order-of-service/

                                                                                                                                        With an Order of Service sometimes less is more. Let your favourite photos truly shine. For further information, do get in touch with the team at Suzie …

                                                                                                                                          Remembrance Candles

                                                                                                                                          https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/angel-dove/

                                                                                                                                          Candles can make wonderful sympathy gifts; they can be lit at special moments of quiet reflection in memory of a loved one. For further information, do …

                                                                                                                                            Digital Memorial For a Loved One

                                                                                                                                            https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/digitalandstone-and-the-tree-of-life-memorials/

                                                                                                                                            Create a Tree of Life and Digital Memorial for a loved one, a place for family and friends to share their memories and to celebrate …

                                                                                                                                              Woodland Burial in Derbyshire

                                                                                                                                              https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/woodland-burial-company/

                                                                                                                                              The woodland Burial Company offer both interment of ashes and burial ceremonies in a tranquil and peaceful setting. In the beautiful Granville’s Wood you can choose …

                                                                                                                                                A Classic Chevrolet
                                                                                                                                                A classic 1949 chevrolet pick up; for someone who loved the outside. (Image: Classic Hearse Hire)

                                                                                                                                                  Everyone has a Story

                                                                                                                                                  https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/master-storytellers/

                                                                                                                                                  Biographical books capture life stories for generations to come.

                                                                                                                                                    Memorial Tree Gift Pack
                                                                                                                                                    Commemorate the life of a loved with a tree planted in their memory. You can choose from a number of native saplings, each with a …

                                                                                                                                                      Rolls Royce Phantom VII Hearse

                                                                                                                                                      https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/a-w-lymn-the-family-funeral-service/

                                                                                                                                                      This traditional design Rolls-Royce from AW Lymn is available with matching limousines.

                                                                                                                                                        Rainbow Memorial Ring

                                                                                                                                                        https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/scattering-ashes/

                                                                                                                                                        The rainbow memorial ring is available in silver or gold and with different coloured stones. It can be engraved with a personalised message. For further information, …

                                                                                                                                                          Handcrafted Paper Flowers
                                                                                                                                                          Add a touch of colour with handcrafted, eco-friendly paper floral designs, crafted from 100% biodegradable tissue paper. If you would like to find Providers of Flowers …

                                                                                                                                                            Memory Box

                                                                                                                                                            https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/angel-dove/

                                                                                                                                                            This beautiful A5 Ivory Card Memory Box is the perfect place to store precious keepsakes and mementos. For further information, do get in touch with Angel …

                                                                                                                                                              Acorn Urns

                                                                                                                                                              https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/arka-acorn-urns/

                                                                                                                                                              These fully biodegradable acorn urns are are made from moulded recycled kraft and paper and are available in seven beautiful colours and Dutch Gold leaf. An …

                                                                                                                                                                Monolithic Slate Memorial

                                                                                                                                                                https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/roberson-stonecarving/

                                                                                                                                                                The monoliths depict two aspects of a life. The green slate is from Cumbria and the heather coloured from North Wales.

                                                                                                                                                                  Fully-electric Tesler Hearse
                                                                                                                                                                  Clean, quiet, stylish – The Wisper, a zero-emission, fully electric Tesler hearse. (Image: Colman Milne)

                                                                                                                                                                    Capturing Memories
                                                                                                                                                                    Photo books can be a wonderful way to remember the happy times shared with the person you love. (Image: Stori)

                                                                                                                                                                      Willow Coloured Urn

                                                                                                                                                                      https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/scattering-ashes/

                                                                                                                                                                      This bright and wonderful willow urn is 100% biodegradable. It is created from willow grown locally in Somerset and comes in a range of sizes …

                                                                                                                                                                        Rest & Restore Gift

                                                                                                                                                                        https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/angel-dove/

                                                                                                                                                                        A self-care sympathy hamper can help to create a peaceful space for rest and reflection after a bereavement. For further information, do get in touch with …

                                                                                                                                                                          Glass Memorial Keepsake

                                                                                                                                                                          https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/footprints-and-whispers-memorial-keepsakes/

                                                                                                                                                                          Hand-crafted stone memorial keepsakes, lovingly created to hold a loved one’s ashes. For further information, do get in touch with the team at Footprints & Whispers they …

                                                                                                                                                                            Silver Cross Memorial Pendant

                                                                                                                                                                            https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/scattering-ashes/

                                                                                                                                                                            This little silver pendant cross comes with a choice of chains and can be filled with a loved ones ashes. The cross can be engraved …

                                                                                                                                                                              Compact Electric Hearse

                                                                                                                                                                              https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/full-circle-funerals/

                                                                                                                                                                              Go green with Full Circle Funerals’ compact and understated fully electric hearse.

                                                                                                                                                                                Tree in a Box
                                                                                                                                                                                A memorial tree gift pack can be a lovely way to let someone know you are thinking of them and it provides a wonderful commemoration …

                                                                                                                                                                                  Collecting Stories

                                                                                                                                                                                  https://suziewhite.co.uk/insta-grid-share-a-memory/

                                                                                                                                                                                  Memory postcards are a simple way to record stories, anecdotes and precious moments. For further information, do get in touch with the team at Suzie White …

                                                                                                                                                                                    Memorial Ashes Bracelet

                                                                                                                                                                                    https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/scattering-ashes/

                                                                                                                                                                                    This beautiful memorial bracelet comes with a Swarovski crystal heart charm and can be engraved. A wonderful sympathy gift or to keep your loved one …

                                                                                                                                                                                      Handmade Ceramic Heart Decoration

                                                                                                                                                                                      https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/angel-dove/

                                                                                                                                                                                      Handcrafted with love in Yorkshire, a beautiful keepsake to remember those who are no longer with us. For further information, do get in touch with the …

                                                                                                                                                                                        Poppy’s Mercedes Hearse

                                                                                                                                                                                        https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/poppys/

                                                                                                                                                                                        Poppy’s in London provide a fresh, modern approach to funerals and can help you with every aspect of a funeral or celebration of life, including …

                                                                                                                                                                                          Natural Burial in Dundee
                                                                                                                                                                                          Natural burial grounds are beautiful, tranquil places where people can be laid to rest amongst nature, in woodlands, wildflower meadows or rolling fields. There are now …

                                                                                                                                                                                            Plantable Butterfly Wildflower Seeds

                                                                                                                                                                                            https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/angel-dove/

                                                                                                                                                                                            Plant these seeds with love and grow happy memories. For further information, do get in touch with Angel & Dove they will be more than happy to …

                                                                                                                                                                                              Sweet Iris Willow Coffin

                                                                                                                                                                                              https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/earth-to-heaven/

                                                                                                                                                                                              This beautiful oval-style coffin is made from willow blended with sweetcorn leaves. The lid of the coffin can also be decorated with lengths of organza …

                                                                                                                                                                                                A Splash of Colour

                                                                                                                                                                                                https://suziewhite.co.uk/pattern-pop-order-of-service/

                                                                                                                                                                                                A vibrant, modern order of service, fitting for a loved one who sprinkled colour throughout their life. For further information, do get in touch with the …

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Share Memories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/angel-dove/

                                                                                                                                                                                                  A memory table is a lovely way to encourage family and friends to share special memories. For further information, do get in touch with Angel & …

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Go Out With a Bang!

                                                                                                                                                                                                    https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/heavenly-stars-fireworks/

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Heavenly Stars Fireworks can incorporate ashes into fireworks, providing a bright and colourful send-off. For further information, do get in touch with the team at Heavenly Stars …

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Bright & Bold

                                                                                                                                                                                                      https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/directory/provider/greens-carriage-masters/

                                                                                                                                                                                                      A bright and bold alternative for a colourful personality.

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