Finally, a balloon release at a funeral is best offered as a symbol or visual sign of "prayers to heaven. " Do not do a fast release (dump).They shared happy memories, played Terry and makai's favorite music, and released balloons filling the sky with their grief. Leave a message of support that will be handwritten and attached to a white balloon. These balloons will fill our chapel as hugs for the families. Found a balloon in the woods. With a note attached. Emotional Connection: Balloon release poems act as a bridge between the living and the deceased. They articulate the feelings of love, loss, and gratitude. Tim Fobes and his two daughters stumbled upon something very unexpected floating in the water, according to Newsweek.