‘Rainbow, leopard print or pink’: Prince Philip’s Land Rover shows rise in alternative hearses

Transportation to one's own funeral is becoming more personalised, as more seek something different'

The send-off for Prince Philip will be a royal funeral like no other, not least because his coffin will be carried in a bespoke Land Rover hearse he helped to design himself.

It's a break from royal tradition - but his choice is not uncommon. Alternative hearses have become increasingly popular in recent years as people opt for more personalised funerals.