Ash Scattering Services

ashes being scattered from a steam train in devon

Steam Railway: an Ashes send off with a Toot Toot!

All Aboard: A Steam Railway Send-Off for Ashes For lovers of steam railways, there’s something utterly timeless about the hiss of steam, the whistle at a rural station and the rhythmic clank of wheels on iron rail. For many, these machines aren’t just transport — they are symbols of history, craftsmanship and pure passion. So […]

Royal Naval Ashes Committal: Portsmouth

The Royal Navy offer a committal service for ex service personnel who service in the Navy. This is guidance for the Portsmouth Service. Arrangements can be made for a ceremony, which includes a short religious service to be carried out at Spithead Portsmouth at a point near to Spitbank Fort. Committals are conducted by a Naval Chaplain. […]

Royal Navy’s Order of Service for Interring Ashes at Sea

Scattering Ashes at Sea: Honouring a Naval Career Scattering the ashes of a loved one at sea is a poignant and fitting tribute, especially if they had a naval career. Whether they served in the Royal Navy or the Merchant Navy, acknowledging their service in the ceremony can add a meaningful touch. However, you may […]

Committal of Ashes into the Sea by the Royal Navy

Royal Naval Ashes Service at Sea The Naval Chaplaincy Service carries out Committals at Sea Ceremonies for Naval Service personnel. The Royal Naval Chaplaincy Service undertakes committals of ashes at sea from our Base Ports in Scotland on the Clyde (Faslane), Plymouth (Devonport) and Portsmouth. There is no charge for the committal. Eligibility is determined on […]

Scatter Tubes Are Not Designed for Water Ceremonies

Scatter Tubes and Water: A Word of Caution Scatter tubes are not designed to be placed in water. They are typically made from thick, dense card and finished with a semi-impervious printed layer. The practical result is that, when placed on water, a scatter tube is likely to float rather than sink — sometimes for […]

Gary Coleman’s Ashes Scattered Along Train Track

Unexpected Memorial Tribute Causes Stir in Local Community The late Gary Coleman, best known as the star of Diff’rent Strokes, caused headlines even after his death when it was reported that his ashes were to be scattered on a railway line. The reason given was simple: Gary Coleman loved trains. His former wife, Shannon Price, […]