Every year birds, marine mammals, horses, cows and sheep are injured and killed as a result of balloon and sky lantern releases. Whilst we understand these are often in memory of loved one or as part of a celebration there are alternative out there that are safe to use.
Blow bubbles
Fly kites
Light candles
Float flowers in a stream, river of the ocean
Plant a tree or some flowers
Please do consider signing this government ppetition
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/200251