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Doves symbolize peace, love, innocence, and purity. Two doves can sometimes be used to symbolize a partnership of those things, but is not necessary. A dove can also represent the Holy Spirit, after the Dove carrying the olive branch to Noah on the Ark, telling him the flood had ended. what does doves mean in a funeral !! Answer:
The Dove or white pigeon (Columbiformes, to get technical) is a symbol of Peace and also represents the Holy Spirit. The spiritual angle of (Rest in Peace) and the soul taken flight (upward, one prays) all fall in. This should not be confused with Mourning which are not used in funerary practice, it"s just a name, and these are tan or brownish colored, so-called from pathetic cooing calls. They, too are of the Pigeon group. If you're looking for an artistic and heartfelt element to add to your wedding day, you may want to consider using wedding doves. The doves can be released at different times during the day to symbolize the happiness that you and your spouse Our Doves
Our doves are from the same family as the rock dove and are closely related to racing pigeons. They are trained from two months old to fly up to date 60 mile radius and return home to their lofts. Our birds are kept in spacious, clean lofts and have the freedom to come and go as they please. They are kept healthy with a selection of corn, seeds, grit, minerals, salt; even garlic as part of their diet which keeps our birds healthy, happy and looking immaculate in appearance. Do the doves return home? Each of our doves undergo many months of intensive training to allow them to navigate home once they are released. Their ability to home depends on their breeding, health and a knowledgeable manager. Our more experienced, older doves can travel a distance of 150 miles – at speeds between 35mph – 75mph all the way home!
2. Where do the doves live? In modern loft. They are fed a diet according to their work and training schedule, pretty much the same as a top athlete.
3. Will the doves mess on the person holding them or onlookers? It is highly unlikely and practically impossible. Doves like to perch before they mess in flight or just before take off a dove’s instinct to fly is prevalent. To date none of our clients have experienced this.
4. At what point during the occasion should the birds be released? This is entirely up to you! There can be a lot of creativity in the timing and location of your dove release. We will endeavour to accommodate your ideas.
5. How far in advance do I have to book the birds? We would suggest as soon as you have decided on having doves. However we do appreciate that not all bookings can be planned and we will endeavour to meet your requirements at short notice, subject to availability.
6. How much does a dove release cost? This depends on the number of birds and where the event is taking place
We calculate an individual cost for each release – by doing this, it ‘will’ save you money. You can contact us on 07932312888 for an instant quote.
7. Are the doves pure white? Yes the doves are pure white.
8. How many doves can be released at once? You can release from one to one hundred birds.
9. What equipment are the doves released from? The birds can be released from baskets, cages or carriers. These are traditionally white but can be decorated with floral arrangements and coloured ribbon to match the event.
10. What time of day is best for your dove release? The specific time of the day is very flexible, but we must allow the doves enough time to return home before dusk. UNDER CERTAIN WEATHER CONDITIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO RELEASE OUR DOVES AND ENSURE THEIR SAFE RETURN,
E.G. FOG, HEAVY RAIN, STORMS, BLIZZARDS, GALES and sub zero temperatures.
11. How do the doves arrive at my chosen venue? The doves are transported in special traveling baskets, The floor is lined with hessian for the birds to hold on to whilst traveling, together with clean pine wood shavings. The welfare of our doves is paramount to us. It is essential you are as accurate about the booking time as possible. The doves will be placed in the release basket, carrier or cage ready for release at the agreed time. We understand unforeseen delays occur but our doves can only be temporarily stored in the release baskets.
12. Why use us? We have had 25 years of experience looking after and caring for birds and our knowledge of how to achieve the best dove releases is extensive. Be Aware – DIY dove releases – Don’t try this yourself! There are other so called ‘dove release’ companies and individuals who use untrained birds. These birds cannot find their way home. Should you decide NOT to use Precious moments doves for all occasions. please be absolutely sure that you do your homework for your own sake and ultimately for the sake of the birds
They will ALL tell you that their doves return home to them once released – this simply isn’t the case! Terms and Conditions
Conditions of Release
1 The doves will not be released in bad weather such as heavy rain, snow, fog or strong winds as they cannot navigate safely.
2 In the event of heavy rain, mist, high winds or an electrical storm, we reserve the right not to release the birds.
3 In this scenario, we will still turn up for you to have the doves on display, have photos taken, gather your guests for the reading, and part refund will be given - the amount depending on distance from us. We may take photo's for social media sites i.e. www.preciousmoments-dovereleases.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/Precious-Moments-Dove-Releases-For-All-Occasions
4 The doves must have enough time to fly home before it gets dark. This will affect the latest hour in which a dove release can take place and must be taken into consideration when choosing a time of release.
5 The doves will not be released indoors.
6 It is your responsibility to obtain appropriate permission from the vicar/registrar before we can release the doves for your ceremony. Payment Terms
Payment can be made by cheque or bank deposit. If the event is within 30 days of the booking, full payment is required in advance. A £30 deposit may be paid to reserve the booking, with balance of payment to be made no later than 30 days before the event. All payments are non-refundable if cancelled. If a booking is taken in advance and deposit paid for a future event, we will honor the price given at the time of booking for the outstanding balance for up to one year. Payment does not itself guarantee a booking, only our confirmation in writing. In the event that we are not available for a requested date, and money has been sent,
Should the release take place more than 1 hour 15 minutes after the start of the service extra cost will be incurred. If we have another event to attend after yours, and this time limit is exceeded without due notice given at the time of booking, we may have no option but to cancel the dove release on the day. Monies will not be refundable. Miscellaneous
We provide a most professional service therefore we do not provide doves for self release. The doves are fed a special diet before the event. Its very unlikely that they will do their droppings during a release. In case of an accident we cannot be held responsible. An experienced coordinator accompanies our doves to each event. We ensure that the appropriate attire is worn for all events and that release coordinators are 100% reliable and on time.
