DOVES - Messengers of Love

 
The white dove has symbolised peace and love since biblical times.

According to custom, one, two, or a number of doves are released to represent the recently departed. Tradition says that these doves will rise high into the sky to make their journey home.

The origins of this custom are lost in the past. However, doves have always symbolised the qualities of love, hope, peace, the end of an era and a new beginning.

For funerals and memorial services, the sight of these pure white birds soaring into the sky is spiritually breathtaking. Our handler Warren Foster has been breeding birds for over 30 years. He created the White Emperor breed, which Albins uses exclusively to release at special occasions.

The wellbeing of the birds is of paramount importance to us. All the doves are trained to return to our dovecots. Each bird is carefully examined to ensure that they are fit and well before they are released.

The doves are transported to the venue in special RPRA designed and approved carrying compartments, and then transferred to special funeral baskets to be prepared for release.

If you would like to release pure white doves as part of your funeral or memorial service, contact your arranger.