Business Details
19 Years
experience
Professional White Dove Release Services in London
Founded in 2007, we are a family-run business dedicated to providing elegant dove releases for significant life events. Our expertise stems from decades of experience in breeding and training homing birds, passed down through generations. We combine traditional knowledge with meticulous care to ensure every release is both memorable and meaningful. Our team works closely with clients to understand their unique needs, offering tailored services for weddings, funerals, memorials, and special occasions. All our doves undergo rigorous training and receive premium care, including vaccinations and nutrient-rich diets, to maintain their health and navigational abilities.We pride ourselves on professionalism, reliability, and the emotional impact our services bring to ceremonies. With full public liability insurance and partnerships with local venues, we ensure every event is executed flawlessly. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition from schools, charities, and even royal engagements, establishing us as a trusted name in dove release services.
Services
Wedding Doves
Funeral Releases
Memorial Doves
Anniversary Releases
School Events
Civil Partnerships
Christenings
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We match any genuine like-for-like quotes for transparency and value
- Registered with Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs for accountability
- Full public liability insurance for client peace of mind
- Handcrafted commemorative card with white feather included in every booking
- Experienced handlers trained in dove welfare and ceremonial coordination
Associations and certifications
- British Guild of Dove Release Professionals
What people say
Professional service
Made our day special
Beautiful doves
Highly recommend
Amazing experience
Services
Wedding Doves
Symbolic dove releases enhance wedding ceremonies with lasting memories. Our white doves represent love and unity, complementing vows with visual elegance. Handlers coordinate with planners to ensure perfect timing and presentation. Two backup birds ensure reliability, while photographers appreciate the dramatic aerial displays. Services include heart-shaped baskets and custom colour schemes to match wedding themes.
Funeral Releases
Dove releases provide closure at funerals and memorials through peaceful symbolism. Clients choose hand releases or basket presentations with pre-release poetry. Our staff accommodates last-minute bookings and special requests, including scattering ashes ceremonies. Open baskets allow viewing before release, creating focal points for grieving families and commemorative photography.
School Events
Interactive dove releases engage children at school ceremonies and sports days. Handlers educate participants about bird care while ensuring safe handling. Popular formats include individual heart baskets followed by mass releases. Schools appreciate the memorable peace ceremonies and photo opportunities that align with curriculum themes like environmental awareness.
Civil Partnerships
Dove symbolism aligns perfectly with civil partnership vows of lifelong commitment. Our team works with venue coordinators to integrate releases seamlessly into ceremonies. Heart-shaped baskets and dual-hand releases create visually striking moments captured in wedding photography. Services include commemorative cards with real white feathers as keepsakes.
Anniversary Releases
Renewal ceremonies use dove releases to reaffirm relationships. Two-dove heart basket presentations work for milestone anniversaries, with optional personal messages read during releases. Clients choose graveside, home, or venue locations to mark significant dates. Our staff ensures timely arrivals to coordinate with existing event schedules.
People
Debbie Herbert
Founder
Co-founder with 15+ years experience in dove husbandry. Oversees bookings and client relations, ensuring every event meets our high standards of professionalism and emotional impact.
Danny Herbert
Operations Manager
Manages daily operations and bird training. Combines technical expertise with customer focus to maintain our doves' health and navigational abilities for reliable returns after releases.
Angela
Lead Dove Handler
Experienced handler with decade-long tenure. Known for compassionate client interactions during sensitive ceremonies, particularly memorials and funerals, ensuring smooth execution of symbolic releases.
Questions
What types of events do you cater to?
We specialise in weddings, funerals, memorials, anniversaries, christenings, civil partnerships, and school/charity events across London and the southeast.
How do weather conditions affect releases?
Releases are postponed for heavy rain, snow, fog, or strong winds to ensure dove safety. Full refunds are provided if rescheduling isn't possible.
Can we customise release baskets?
Yes! We offer decorative heart baskets with ribbons, balloons, and colour-matched arrangements to complement your event's theme.
Are your doves well cared for?
Our doves receive premium feed, regular veterinary check-ups, and daily exercise. They're vaccinated and trained for safe returns after releases.
Do you offer insurance for events?
We hold full public liability insurance, meeting venue requirements and providing client protection for all our services.
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Reviews (7)
Kelly Smith
Jan 29, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I ordered 4 doves for my dads funeral, excellent from start to finish. Debbie was very responsive to my messages and professional and on the day Irene was set up and ready straight after the service, she read a beautiful poem and it all just added a special touch to the final goodbye to my dad. Highly recommend
I ordered 4 doves for my dads funeral, excellent from start to finish. Debbie was very responsive to my messages and professional and on the day Irene was set up and ready straight after the service, she read a beautiful poem and it all just added a special touch to the final goodbye to my dad. Highly recommend
Francesca Sacco
Jul 16, 2019
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It was a sad burial day of my son...but the beautiful doves made it a wonderful special experience I will never forget...the service of this company was excellent,...thank you very much
Simon Taylor
May 29, 2019
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White Feather Co, are simply amazing!
Extremily helpful and Courteous for a Funeral Release.
Beautifully professional and well displayed Doves. The Doves were very well cared for and were thoroughly clean and again, well looked after. The day was beautiful, blue skies and the release was perfect, they all flew from our hands and circled above a number of times before flying off into the distance and it was almost magical to see 4 gorgeous doves soar above the tree tops around us before making their journey home. I would highly recommind their service, for any occassion and it will be remembered
Extremily helpful and Courteous for a Funeral Release.
Beautifully professional and well displayed Doves. The Doves were very well cared for and were thoroughly clean and again, well looked after. The day was beautiful, blue skies and the release was perfect, they all flew from our hands and circled above a number of times before flying off into the distance and it was almost magical to see 4 gorgeous doves soar above the tree tops around us before making their journey home. I would highly recommind their service, for any occassion and it will be remembered
Nathan Fearon
Nov 21, 2018
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Great firm, Debbie was amazing. Really understood our needs and made the whole day very special.
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Lisa Syer
Aug 16, 2018
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Lovely friendly Company made us feel at ease as soon as we met them, the perfect send off for our grandad, Thank You
Charlotte Andre
Jun 02, 2018
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We got married May 4th, and had the dove releasing for after the church at our venue. Debbie, Angela were amazing, very professional and set up very quickly. The doves were such a beautiful touch and the stands were very elegant. Ihighly recommend white feather co!
Krissi Tisdall
Sep 19, 2016
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For my dads first anniversary I decided to get 10 doves to release in his memory. From the moment I contacted Debbie she was so helpful, assisting me in the right direction. On the day Irene was so lovely and kind, she said a few words before we started releasing the doves, she was amazing! Thank you all for making what was a difficult day so lovely. I would definitely recommend to anyone whatever the occasion! Thank you so much!
