Ashes Ceremony

Kate Mukungu Community Celebrant

Celebrant for Funerals and Memorials, Weddings and Naming Ceremonies – Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Co. Durham Who I am and What I Do Hello, I’m Kate a trained, qualified and insured independent celebrant in North East England. I create deeply personalised, inclusive ceremonies that truly capture the people being honoured. I focus on facilitating […]

Claire Vickery – All Your Love Celebrant

Ashes & Memorial Ceremony Celebrant – Berkshire, South Oxfordshire, North Hampshire I’m Claire, a professionally trained and qualified independent celebrant based in Berkshire, creating deeply personal ashes and memorial ceremonies for families who want something meaningful, considered, and truly reflective of the person they’re remembering. Alongside funeral services, I regularly support families with ash scattering […]

Clare Spiers — Independent Celebrant

Who I am and what I do I’m Clare an independent celebrant specialising in funerals, celebrations of life and bespoke ashes scattering ceremonies across Warwickshire and the West Midlands. I help families create meaningful, comforting farewells in settings that truly reflect the person they love that held special meaning. Every ceremony I create is […]

Celebrant: Jodie Jones Ceremonies – Sussex, Hampshire and Beyond

Ceremonies that feel personal and true to your personI’m Jodie, a celebrant who creates ceremonies for funerals, celebrations of life and the scattering of ashes. I write bespoke scripts that are shaped entirely from your stories and the way you want the moment to feel. Nothing generic, just something that sounds like your person.Living so […]

Celebrant: Tina at Camomile Ceremonies – Devon and Dorset

Experience the warmth, skill and dedication of a Celebrant who is also a nurse. I’m Tina an independent Celebrant who specialises in creating, inclusive, personalised and unique ceremonies for my clients and when we work together it will truly be all about you. But for a moment let me tell you about me so you […]

Hindu Celebrant – Sonal Dave – Ashes Puja Ceremony

A compassionate, personalised farewell guided with care and understanding Losing a loved one is one of the hardest journeys we face in life. Alongside grief, there can be expectations, advice, traditions, and many voices telling you what should happen and how it should be done. At times, this can feel overwhelming — especially when you […]

Hindu ashes water ceremony priest to conduct the ceremony

Hindu Priest – Ashes Water Ceremony – Greater London

Hindu Priest for Ashes Water Ceremony A traditional Sanatan (Hindu) ashes ceremony guided by an experienced Hindu priest If you are a Sanatan (Hindu) family seeking a priest to carry out the sacred Asti Visarjan ritual — the immersion of ashes in flowing water — we are able to support you with care, experience, […]

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 […]

Scattering ashes scattering flowers: meaning and symbolism

Flower Petals for Ashes Scattering: Meaning, Symbolism and Choice Flowers have long been woven into funeral rituals. Their presence feels natural, comforting, and quietly expressive — and scattering flower petals during a ceremony can add a gentle, deeply personal layer to the moment. You might choose a flower because it was a loved one’s favourite. […]

Celebrant: Marc Oxley, East Midlands

Name: Marc Oxley Base: Rutland Area covered: East Midlands The celebrant: A fully trained Civil Funeral Celebrant, a Founding Fellow of the Society of Bereavement Practitioners. A Funeral Celebrant trained with the Institute of Civil Funerals in March 2006 and since he has officiated at Funerals in crematoria, scattering ceremonies and green burial sites. He […]

When Scattering Ashes Goes Wrong – and How to Get It Right

Every now and then, videos appear online of scattering ashes ceremonies that don’t quite go to plan. They can be darkly funny – a gust of wind reversing the moment, a boat’s engine scattering more than the mourners expected, or a poorly chosen spot leading to an unintended mishap. While they raise a smile, they […]

Choosing the Right Size Urn: Why It’s So Complicated

Choosing the Right Urn Size: Why It’s So Complicated Right Size Urn: Selecting the right size urn can be surprisingly confusing. After a cremation, you might be handed a temporary container or ashes in a bag from the crematorium or funeral director. But these containers vary hugely in size and shape, with no consistent standard […]

Celebrant: Louise Stevenson – Derbyshire and the Peaks

As an independent celebrant, I am passionate about creating end-of-life celebrations that capture and reflect the person who has died. Losing a loved one is one of life’s most difficult experiences, but while overwhelming, planning a funeral can also be an opportunity to honour their life in a way that feels deeply personal and meaningful. […]

Splitting Ashes with Family

Splitting Ashes with Family: A Compassionate Guide. Losing a loved one is an emotional journey, and making decisions about their ashes can be equally challenging. Families often have varied perspectives on how best to honour their loved ones, and one common question arises: should we split the ashes? In this guide, we’ll explore the practicalities […]

Do You Need Permission to Scatter Ashes in a Cemetery?

Do You Need Permission to Scatter Ashes in a Cemetery? A common question asked. I am wondering because I think people probably know the answer already, but are hoping the answer – “It’s fine, just go for it”. However, it is not: do you need permission? The short answer is yes, it is not your […]

Memorial Tree Planting

Memorial Tree Planting Memorial Tree planting. There is something really special about memorialising our loved ones with a tree – a continuation of life. It such a wonderful idea but the tree needs to flourish and simply planting a tree with human ashes doesn’t actually work very well. Soil Enhancer for Ashes If you plant […]

Funeral Poverty, Ash Memorialisation and Memorial Trees

Supporting Families Facing Funeral Costs: The Plot Bank Initiative Funeral poverty is a serious and growing issue. It often arises from a combination of circumstances: people having no savings or spare money; funerals being inherently expensive due to the amount of professional work involved; a reluctance to discuss or plan ahead; and the simple fact […]

Biodegradable Urns for Water Burial

Biodegradable Urns for Water Burial (known as Water Urns) are now commonly used, they keep the ashes from blowing about and make for a dignified ceremony, available in a number of styles to suit your ceremony. Scattering ashes (in the UK) over water is increasingly popular, we think this is in part due to: The […]

Ashes Incorporated in Wedding Fingernail Design

Bride Uses Father’s Ashes in Wedding Nail Design “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue…” The familiar rhyme that brides lean on for luck took on an entirely new meaning for one woman from Stoke-on-Trent. After ticking off the traditional items, she chose a deeply personal addition: a wedding nail design incorporating a tiny […]

What to Say While Scattering Ashes

What to Say When Scattering Ashes Finding the right words to say when scattering ashes can feel daunting. You want to capture the essence of the person — their humour, kindness, quirks, or quiet strength — but you don’t want to ramble or become overwhelmed. With a little preparation, it’s entirely possible to find words […]

What is a Water Ceremony?

What is a Water Ceremony? We are asked ‘what is a water ceremony’ almost every day so I thought I would put together an explanation. Please please ask any questions that you have that I haven’t covered in the comments underneath and we’ll always do our best to answer them. A water ceremony is simply […]

Scattering Ashes Service Across the UK

Scattering Ashes Service UK Ashes Scattering – With Care, Legality, and Dignity When ashes need to be scattered in a particular place — perhaps a favourite beach, a mountain view, or somewhere overseas — we can help. Our Scattering Ashes Service provides a trusted and respectful way to fulfil a loved one’s wishes when family, […]

Celebrant: Rachel Henderson, Devon

Name: Rachel Henderson Area covered: DevonThe celebrant: Together we can create the funeral, memorial or ash scattering ceremony you would like, for the person you love, that reflects and celebrates their life and is personal, heartfelt and meaningful.Whether you would like to include spiritual content, a little, or none, I can assist you to ensure that the service […]

Celebrant: Carol Burgess, Dorest

Name: Carol Burgess Area covered: Dorset The celebrant: Accredited Civil Funeral Celebrant and Member of the Institute of Civil Funerals As a professionally trained Funeral Celebrant, I will help to create a truly personal ceremony that is exactly as the family wish it to be. Not everyone wants the same type of funeral and I will meet with […]

Celebrant: Sarah Chapman, South Devon

Name: Sarah Chapman Base: Newton Abbot Area covered: South Devon The celebrant: I have a national qualification Level 3 Diploma in Funeral Celebrancy (QCF) and I am a Member of the Institute of Civil Funerals (M.I.C.F.) As a Celebrant I will help you create and then conduct your unique and individual Funeral and Scattering of Ashes Ceremony where ever and […]

Institute of Civil Funerals

Are You Considering a Celebrant for a Meaningful Farewell? Are you looking for help in planning a meaningful and memorable send-off for a loved one? Perhaps you want the farewell to feel heartfelt and personal, but you’re struggling to find the right words — or the thought of speaking in public feels overwhelming. If so, […]

Celebrant offering ash scattering services

Celebrant: Glynes Mewton, Nationwide

Name: Glynes Mewton Base: North London South Hertfordshire Area covered: Nationwide Description of service: Glynes Mewton is a compassionate individual who helps people on their carry out dignified scattering or interring ceremonies from , boat services to wood scatterings. All services offered. From the celebrant: Together we can design a fitting tribute to your loved […]