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Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire: River Avon

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Boat for scattering ashes on the River Avon in Stratford upon Avon Looking for a boat to scatter your loved ones ashes in the Midlands area? The Boat at Stratford upon Avon is one of the most popular destinations in the country particular for Hindu and Sikh families. The skipper of the boat is now […]

Scattering Ashes on Water – River Ouse: York

Scattering Ashes on the River Ouse Yorkshire Location York, Kings Staith Landing Area of operation River Ouse Yorkshire Type of boat Dependant on date – large Passenger Cruiser Duration of trip Please enquire between 1-4 hours, dependant on customer requirements Capacity of boat Varies from 20 to 50 guests Refreshments Bar facilities onboard/catering optional Suitable […]

Where in the World is Cremation the most common choice?

In which Countries is Cremation the most common choice? Comparing and contrasting different countries cremation data has proved trickier than I would have thought, I have used the Cremation Society’s page on International Cremation to do a lot of the heavy lifting, however as they (quite rightly) use government and official statistics it left a […]

Scattering Ashes in Kingston Upon Thames

When faced with the deeply personal decision of where to scatter the ashes of a loved one in Kingston Upon Thames, it can be challenging during a difficult time. Kingston Upon Thames is an area steeped in rich history and natural beauty. From lush green parks to tranquil riverside locations, it presents a variety of […]

What are the Laws relating to Scattering Ashes in Europe

Many of you want to scatter ashes aboard – a favourite holiday destination, where your beloved proposed or any number of heartwarming reasons. Over the years I have tried to find out what is the law covering scattering ashes is in other countries, this has proved remarkably difficult. Mainly due to the fact I don’t […]

How to Turn Ashes into Beautiful Jewellery

Turning ashes into jewellery is a meaningful and unique way to commemorate a loved one or a cherished pet. What steps to do you need to take to make a wonderful piece that incorporates a small amount of the cremation ashes into the jewellery design. Choose a jeweller: Ordinarily we suggest you Look for a […]

A Sons disastrous ashes scattering – a story shared

Thought I would share this, we et a lot of correspondence . This chap wished to told me his story, I have asked him and he doesn’t mind me sharing with you… I stood on the edge of the cliff, the urn cradled in my trembling hands. The wind whipped through my hair, mirroring […]

What Grave Goods do I need for my Viking Funeral?

At Scattering Ashes we think Viking Longboat urn offers you the best chance to get to Valhalla, either buried in a Sutton Hoo style burial or set adrift and set aflame. If you choose the boat burial option then you probably already know that our Viking cousins opted to have items buried with them. The […]

What are the main pros and cons of putting ashes into jewellery?

Ashes Jewellery is a big decision. When considering putting ashes in jewellery, there are several pros and cons to consider: Pros: Emotional connection: Wearing jewellery that contains the ashes of a loved one can create a close and tangible connection to their memory. It can provide a sense of comfort, closeness, and a feeling of […]

Penny Carter Memorial Glass – Meet Your Maker

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Penny Carter Memorial Glass Penny Carter Memorial Glass. We’re beyond thrilled that the amazing Penny Carter will be making memorial glass for us. If you’ve not yet come across Penny’s work then you are in for an absolute treat. Each piece pops with vibrancy and delight. You cannot see or hold her glass without a […]

I want an Anglo-Saxon Funeral

I would like an Anglo-Saxon Funeral According to the evidence Anglo Saxons choose both burial and cremation. It would appear that Angles (those who settled more to the East) opted for cremation and the Saxons tended more towards burial, but evidence of both types of ceremony have been found within the same graveyard. If the […]

Cremated Remains Transport Information for funeral directors, crematoriums and solicitors

Transportation of Cremated Remains Update Q1 2023 Services are available with changes due to border controls post Brexit, contrary to previous international agreements. UK Mainland deliveries update. As a general reminder, cremated remains are prohibited in postage and parcel networks. Do not attempt to post. The shipper is liable for the contents which in worst […]

Scattering Ashes River Wye Herefordshire

Boat for scattering ashes on the River Wye – Symonds Yat Location Symonds Yat West Area of operation The River Wye, Symonds Yat Type of boat River Cruiser Capacity of the boat 40 People Refreshments Available on request, additional cost Disabled access Sorry none Duration of trip 40 mins Price £300 Additional information Lovely boat […]

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Scattering Ashes on Grave – Extreme example

Scattering Ashes on Grave without Permission I want to discuss the argument around scattering ashes on a grave. This was brought into focus by a rather disturbing image that was sent to me from a cemetery manager, it shows how bad this can get. The second image is at the bottom and be warned it […]

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Long Barrow – Ashes Interment – The Lost Village of Dode

Taking its inspiration from the prehistoric long barrows that once, long ago, perhaps were the most significant feature of our Kentish landscape and nestling comfortably within our ancient sacred site, Holly Barrow at Dode offers a beautiful and meaningful alternative approach to established crematoria, grave yards and natural burial grounds for your loved ones cremated ashes. It is a place […]

Scattering Ashes – Isle of Man

Boat hire for Scattering Ashes – Isle of Man Location Isle of Man Area of operation Isle of Man Type of boat Passenger boat Duration of trip Dependant on where you want to go Capacity of boat 10 people Refreshments Suitable urns for the water Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them […]

Scattering Ashes on Water – River Whitham / The Wash Boston

Boat Hire for Scattering Ashes on water Boston Lincolnshire Location Grand sluice bridge, Boston Area of operation Boston Lincolnshire River Whitham The wash / North Sea Type of boat Wooden passenger trip boat Duration of trip Sea trip min 4 ½ hours River trip 1 hour minimum Capacity of boat River boat 35 people Sea […]

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Scattering Ashes on the River Dee – Chester

Boat Hire for Scattering Ashes on the River Dee Location Chester, Cheshire Area of operation River Dee upstream of Chester Weir Type of boat Passenger boat Duration of trip 30 minutes – 3 hours Capacity of boat 8 – 80 depending on boat Refreshments Bar available on all cruises, catering available if pre-booked Suitable urns […]

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Scattering Ashes on Water – Lake Windermere Cumbria

Boat Hire for Scattering Ashes on Water Location Bowness On Windermere, Cumbria Area of operation Lake Windermere Type of boat Beneteau Oceanis 34 sailing yacht Duration of trip 2 hours minimum Capacity of boat 8 passengers (+2 crew) Refreshments Licensed bar on-board and we offer food by arrangement Suitable urns for water Urns for the […]

Scattering Ashes on the Isle of Wight

Location Isle of Wight Area of operation Needles Type of boat 50 foot Passenger Boat Duration of trip 45 mins to 75 mins Capacity of boat Up to 87 people Refreshments No Suitable urns for water Urns for the water are supplied by Scattering Ashes not the Boat CompanyScattering ashes directly onto the water can […]

Scattering Ashes on the River Avon Bath

Scattering Ashes on Water by Boat – River Avon Bath Location Bath Somerset Area of operation We principally cover the Avon River near Bath Type of boat Passenger Boat Duration of trip Typically between 1-4 hours depending on where you would like the ceremony to take place Capacity of boat Our capacity is 30 guests, […]

Scattering Ashes on the River Humber Hull

Scattering Ashes on Water by Boat – River Humber Location Kingston upon Hull/East Yorkshire/North Lincolnshire Area of operation We principally cover the Rivers Humber, Ouse and Trent, but we can venture out into the North Sea (additional charges apply). Type of boat Open RIB Duration of trip Typically between 1-4 hours depending on where you […]

What happens when the curtains close at a UK crematorium?

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What happens when the curtains close at a UK crematorium? The coffin is removed and placed ready to go in the cremation oven, this may happen straight away or delayed for a few hours until capacity comes available. Is that all you want to know? I doubt it, otherwise you would not have typed the […]

Living Memorial – Video Evidence of Effectiveness Proves Conclusive

Memorial Trees are one of the most popular ways to celebrate the life of a love one, the symbolism is perfect: Life from life Some where to visit Something permanent in the landscape Something of natural beauty Strong, sturdy, elegant and changing Trouble is planting ashes with a tree is problematic, the ashes have a […]

Is Scattering Ashes without permission Illegal?

Is Scattering Ashes without permission Illegal? Yes! Well, err maybe, possibly… Every website you read covering scattering ashes says roughly: You can’t scatter ashes on land without the landowners permission – this is true, you can’t. Some say: It is illegal to scatter ashes on someone else’s land without permission. Less true I would say, […]

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Hartlepool Cleveland – Scattering Ashes from a Boat

Scattering ashes on water from a boat – Hartlepool Location Cleveland Area of operation Hartlepool Type of boat Pro charter P3 10 METER Duration of trip Depending where we travel Capacity of boat 10+2 Refreshments Tea coffee Suitable urns For Office Use Disabled Access Side opening door Parking Yes on meter parking Any closed […]

LAUNCH OF THE ASHES REGISTER – Press Release

LAUNCH OF THE ASHES REGISTER Official record will provide future generations with details of cremated loved ones’ final resting places Richard Martin, founder of Scattering Ashes, is to launch an innovative register that records the final resting place of people who have been cremated in the UK, The Ashes Register. Following his recent report ‘The […]

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When is the best time of year to plant an ashes Memorial Tree?

Ashes Memorial Tree: When is the best time of year to plant a Memorial Tree? A memorial tree is likely to be the most important plant in your garden, so if you want to plant a tree so you can bury or scatter ashes then you have to give it the very best chance of […]

The German who pioneers for Scattering Ashes at Sea

I love reading about ashes culture in different parts of world. Even our close Continental neighbours have a very different approach based on tradition and religion that can seem strange, Germany is a case in point. German law is very strict around ashes, they are considered in the same light as a body. In fact, […]

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Religious Opinion on Scattering Ashes

Religious opinion on scattering ashes Different religions have their own view concerning ashes and cremation, below is a broad overview of religious doctrine relating to ashes. We recommend readers to speak to the relevant faith leader when deciding how best to scatter ashes. Buddhist According to the Theravada tradition, Buddhists cremate the body of the […]

Northfleet Gravesend Thames Estuary – Boat for Scattering Ashes

Scattering Ashes at Sea or Thames Estuary Reviews are at the bottom of the page, please add yours if you use this service Location Northfleet, Gravesend, Dartford Area of operation Thames Estuary Type of boat Charter Duration of trip Around an 45 to an Hour Capacity of boat 12 Ceremony Scattering ashes directly […]

Exhumation the rules broken down and explained

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Exhumation Rules for consecrated and unconsecrated ground For the exhumation of a body or cremated remains from consecrated ground, it will be necessary to obtain a Faculty from the Chancellor of the Diocese. It is no longer necessary to obtain an Exhumation Licence from the Ministry of Justice, even if it is intended that the […]

Scattering Ashes Ramsgate Kent and the Thanet Coast

Location Ramsgate Area of operation Thanet coast and the River Stour Type of boat 8m catamaran Duration of trip 1 hr depending on requirements Capacity of boat 10 Refreshments No Suitable urns Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. Scattering Ashes (not the […]

A Pirate’s Farewell – Ashes of an Old Pirate fired from a Cannon

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Shiver m’ Timbers etc etc. I adore stories like this. Drama, ceremony and a dash of irreverence. Brixham in Devon love their Pirates, so much so that every year they hold a Pirate Festival where the town is mobbed With Long John Silvers although in slightly odd fashion, 101 versions of Johnny Depp’s Character Jack […]

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Hindu Priest – Ashes Water Ceremony – Greater London

Hindu Priest for Ashes Water Ceremony Are you a Hindu (Sanatan) family looking for a priest to carry out the Asti Visarjan ritual of scattering the ashes in flowing water? We have teamed up with a Hindu Priest Pundit – Rajubhai Pandya who is able to conduct this service in the Greater London area. […]

Direct Cremation: Why are people abandoning traditional funerals?

Direct Cremation: Why are people abandoning traditional funerals? All I ever hear is cost cost cost, no one wants to spend any money anymore, we have lost the need to impress the neighbours and peers, so the ‘throw me in the bin’ mantra trumps all. The current wisdom is that people just don’t want to […]

Why do so many Local Authority Crematoria look so down at heal? & Is there a solution?

Public Private Partnership in the Funeral world – An Oxymoron? Why do so many crematoria look so down at heal? In many local authorities there has been a complete lack of investment in their crematoria. As a consequence some families are not getting quality or good value funerals plus there is higher air pollution with […]

Why we need to talk about the end of life

Scattering Ashes Guest Blog – Mala Brinsden @ No Regrets Why we need to talk about the end of life I know it isn’t easy or the most popular topic of conversation to be talking about death and the end of life, for so many reasons – too morbid, too painful, why would I?! But as […]

Is Germany starting to embrace modern ashes memorialisation?

The UK ashes memorialisation has flourished over the past few years. Now I think the reason it has flourished in the UK is threefold: Cremation has been the most common funeral for people for many years and people tend to be more developed in their thinking of how ashes can be used for memorialisation We […]

Direct Cremation: a blessing or a curse for the funeral industry?

Direct Cremation… most people thought It… is the latest craze will disappear when Covid ends is effectively a ‘pauper’s funeral’ and only the poor will want it It will destroy the funeral industry The thing is I’m not sure that any of these statements bandied in the press are true. It turns out that cost […]

Funeral Poverty, Ash Memorialisation and Memorial Trees

Funeral Poverty is a serious issue. This is often created by a number of factors coming together: no savings or spare money; funerals by their nature are pricey due to the work involved – so it is a big expense; people don’t plan or discuss their needs; people don’t put any money aside. This has […]

Ashes Jewellery: How to Clean Leather Naturally

How to Clean your Leather Ashes Jewellery Naturally Leather products are both nice to look at and durable. However, they do require a high level of care when it comes to cleaning. To clean your leather items naturally, start by creating a homemade cleaning solution or polish using only products found in nature, such […]

How NOT to Scatter Ashes – A daughter’s farewell goes wrong

We have been writing on the subject of ashes for over ten years. We have thousands of people who come to the site every day looking for advice and guidance on how to this very final act of farewell. We talk about tide times, landowners’ permission…. you name it we have discuss it. However, among […]

Man loses his Mum’s on the way home – help him find them

We all lose things; I am dreadful for it. But most things don’t matter, turn up again or often were there all along. Not so for Paul Gale a security guard from Camberwell in London. He has lost his mum’s ashes, on the way back the pub. Poor Mr Glee is quite rightly distress about […]

Mother left distraught after council ‘vandalise” grave

A grieving mother has railed against the council for what she considered to be the vandalising of her son’s grave: they removed ancillary memorial items – flowers, vases etc from the grave. This is not uncommon, the reason it makes the news is the sensitivity of the individual balanced with the reaction of the council. […]

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