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I don’t want my funeral at a Crematoria or Church what can I do?

We are asked the following on a very frequent basis: “What can I do if I don’t want my funeral at a crematoria?” or “I am not religious but the crematoria seems so depressing what can I do?” They all follow the same theme – The church seems fitting but I/they were not religious The […]

Scattering Ashes from Swanage Pier in Dorset

You can scatter ashes from the pier in Swanage, this is what the charity who maintain the pier have to say: The scattering of ashes is permitted off Swanage Pier, however we ask that you contact us to talk about your requirements, including if you would like this to happen on a particular date and […]

Glastonbury Abbey no longer allows scattering ashes

Glastonbury Abbey – Policy on Scattering Ashes Glastonbury is a magical place, steeped in myths and traditions. It holds a special place in the imagination for many people. The tor that looks out over the Somerset levels, the town itself and its ancient Abbey. As the story goes the abbey was founded by Joseph of […]

Scattering Location for Hindu and Sikhs on the river clyde

Scattering ashes location for Sikh and Hindus in Glasgow Scotland

Inverclyde council in Scotland which is on the banks of the Clyde River is the first authority in Scotland to make official provision for the Sikh and Hindu community. They have done this by allocating a place for the scattering of ashes into river, so that the community can carry out funeral rites. The council […]

Where can I have an Ashes Fireworks ceremony?

Where can I have an Ashes Fireworks ceremony? Where can I have Ashes into Fireworks ceremony? Choosing a suitable location for your Ashes into Fireworks is vital for a successful ceremony. Memorial firework displays or Ashes into Fireworks Displays are a truly memorable way to give a loved one a proper send off. And they […]

Grimsby Town FC approve a memorial garden for ashes

The Mariners have been going to honour their fans with a memorial garden where fans can scatter their ashes. Grimsby Town Football Club has come good after there was bit of argy-bargy. A long-time fan of the club died at the age of 57. He had made his wishes clear – he wanted his ashes […]

Clandon Wood Natrual Burial Site for Ashes: Surrey

Cremation ashes interment at Clandon Wood The site offers a high-quality service in the heart of Surrey Offering religious, spiritual or secular ash interment service or commemoration. They have wonderful contemporary glass pavilion is a perfect setting for you to have both a farewell service as well as a catered gathering. You will not be rushed […]

hindus and sikhs scattering on the lake Windermere

Swaminarayan Hindu leaders want a special place for scattering ashes on the shores of Lake Windermere

Hindu Ashes Lake Windermere Lake Windermere is a special place to scatter ashes of a loved one. And it has become an important one for the members of the Swaminarayan sect. The sect is a rapidly growing branch of Hinduism which is popular in the western world. Why is Lake Windermere important for Hindus? Lake […]

The Soulton Long Barrow: Shropshire

Situated within the Shropshire Landscape close to Wem, and Shrewsbury is the Soulton Long Barrow. This is the third Long Barrow to be built in the UK in the last couple of Millenia, Lovingly replicated and handcrafted the longs barrow sits with nature and is an absolutely beautiful way to inter a loved one ashes. […]

Illinois has started allowing scattering of ashes in its State Parks

Illinois the 21st state of America is (as of the start of 2018) now permitting the stating of ashes in its State Parks. Good news. Illinois according to American commentators is a cross section of the states on a small scale It is situated in the mid-west which usually associated with quite conservative view but […]

Gloucester Rugby Football Club’s policy on scattering ashes at the Kingsholm Stadium

Gloucester Rugby Football Club’s policy on scattering ashes at the Kingsholm Stadium. Glouster is very much a rugby town. At the time of writing they strong track record in the Aviva Premiership and I think the fact that the town focuses so much on it that theirs is a stance different to the other clubs […]

Scattering ashes at Bournemouth Football Club’s Vitality Stadium

Bournemouth has been one of the football league’s success stories, qualifying and managing to stay in the premiership in the face of very stiff competition. So we thought we better find out whether they permit the scattering or bury of ashes at the Vitality stadium. Bad news I am afraid this is what they say: […]

Scattering or interring ashes at Brighton and Hove Football club’ American Express Community Stadium

As part of our quest to find the which football clubs and sports grounds allow you are scatter or bury ashes at we have asked the new promoted Brighton and Hove Albion. However it is not good news, this is what they say: “Good Afternoon, Thank you for taking the time to contact Brighton and […]

Golf clubs of Britain – this is how you should do it..

Dear Golf Clubs please take note from the Cabramatta Golf Club in New South Wales, Australia. When loyal member Graham Curtis passed away last year his family sought to carry out his last wishes. As was keen golfer and a long-time member of the Cabramatta Golf Club “He asked to have his ashes scattered there […]

Cremation in Paradise – Cayman Islands to open its first crematoria

The Cayman Islands are a three-island group set within the Caribbean sea, they are a small British Overseas Territory that sounds so very exotic. The group of island is fairly small (102 square miles) and tends rightly or wrongly to be one of those places associated with offshore money. Well, the people of the islands have a […]

How permanent is permanent – when a scattering ashes location changes use

Bill Priddy scattered the ashes of son Will at the Royal Citadel in Plymouth, he chose to scatter his son’s ashes at that spot as his son was based there at the time of his death. Will – a veteran of one tour of Iraq – died in 2005 in a car crash on Salisbury […]

Washington residents want a scatter garden

Cremation is rising in popularity in the United States, now, just under half the population opt for cremation when the time comes, but the trend towards this has been quite steep and as such has created many varying dilemmas and opinions. One outcome is a group in Washington that are pushing the council for a […]

Leicester City Council Ash Scattering Sites

Leicester City Council have put together a leaflet detailing where you can scatter cremation ashes, on land within their jurisdiction. They have to be congratulated for their forward thinking, and whilst they do have a very real need due to help their population; which has a one on the largest Hindu communities in the country […]

London Underground’s stance on scattering ashes

London underground holds a special place in many people’s the affections (a for others it bring nightmares!). We have had people ask us about TFL policy stance on this, so we contacted them and this is what they said: Thank you for your feedback form about our policy on scattering of ashes at London Underground […]

trenat bridge scattering ashes at the ground

Trent Bridge cricket ground’s ash scattering policy

Good news! Nottingham county cricket ground allows ashes to be scattered at Trent Bridge. Of course, they have to work around the cricket season when matches are being played at the ground, and also what functions are being held here during the year. Sunday, particularly, is a popular day to choose as, generally, there are no events […]

Sports fan deifies ban to scatter on third base

Sports fans can have an extremely strong bond with their club and judging by the amount of requests and queries we get, they can often wish to have their ashes scattered at the hallow turf. This story from the US is interesting as not only does it concern someone breaking the rules, but their keenness […]

Scattering Ashes in the USA National Parks

I can see why many Americans would opt to have their ashes scattered in one of the National Parks: the size and grandeur are breathing, the sense of scale, space and wilderness are awe-inspiring The good news is you can – the Park Service routinely grants permission for scattering of ashes. The same is true […]

Forestry Commission Scotland policy on scattering ashes

Good news, Forestry Commission Scotland has a more progressive and enlightened view of dealing with those who wish to scatter the ashes of a loved one compared to their neighbours south of the border. Scotland’s National Forest Estate covers nearly 9% of Scotland and comprises forests, woodland and open ground. And in their words ‘It’s […]

Bremen is the first state in Germany to allow the scattering of ashes

Bremen, the smallest state in Germany, has voted to allow the scattering of ashes. To be honest I knew the name, but I was not aware where it was – and it is small, really small in fact it is two cities that are separated by the larger state of Lower Saxony. You might […]

Queens Park Rangers a Prince among Clubs

QPR have a great policy… The details of ashes scatterings and memorial services at Loftus Road are: We would be delighted to carry out your wish for the ashes of your loved one to be scattered at QPR. The procedure starts when you contact the club chaplain, Rev’d Cameron Collington (details below). He will arrange a […]

Leicester City FC – Scattering Ashes at King Power Stadium

Leicester City (aka the Foxes) the powerhouse of East Midlands football secondly only to the might Cobblers in this part of the world a have a garden of remembrance for their fans. I am pleased to say that they offer a couple of options, a plaque and / or scattering. You can choose to have plaque which has a […]

Come on the Tigers: Hull City FCs policy on scattering ashes at the KC Stadium

Hull City FC, known affectionately as the the Tigers, a have good positive policy on scattering of ashes at the club. They allow ashes to be scattered at the KC stadium. They informed us of the following: The ashes are normally scattered on a weekday as long as they don’t have any matches that day. […]

Dartmoor National Park Authority: Policy on scattering ashes

The Dartmoor Park Authority is what I would term a reluctant acceptor. They do not advertise or generally recommend the scattering of ashes, and so there is no reference to it on their website. They say there is no ‘official’ policy, however I did find their unofficial advice note, and these are the salient points… The first point is that the […]

Scottish Wildlife Trust Policy on cremated remains

This is there policy summary: Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) will not permit burials of bodies or ashes on its wildlife reserves. However, SWT is happy to consider the scattering of ashes in a sensitive manner on reserves, and in exceptional circumstances will also consider memorials. You are supposed to contact the relevant Scottish Wildlife Trust […]

Sheffield Wednesday: Policy on scattering ashes

Sheffield Wednesday Football Club based in Hillsborough in the north of the city have a designated area is directly outside the ground on the south stand bridge for the purposes of scattering ashes of the their fans and supporters. It is outside the ground rather than inside so family and friends can pay tributes at any […]

The Law concerning Cremation and scattering ashes in Alberta Canada

The law in Alberta in Canada is quite relaxed and sensible, the one nice aspect is that expressly says you can use a homemade casket as long as it’s rigid and has handles. CREMATION Before a body can be cremated, a Medical Examiner must examine the Medical Certificate of Death signed by the attending […]

Policy on Scattering: Ness Botanical Gardens on the Wirral

The Ness Botanical Gardens, owned by the University of Liverpool, are situated on the Wirral Peninsula, overlooking the Estuary of the River Dee and North Wales. This 64 acre oasis has plants from all over the world all set within tranquil surroundings, what is more – they allow people to scatter their ashes there too! […]

Policy: Isle of Man Authority

Just between Britain and Ireland sits the little Isle of Man. Vikings made their home over a millennium ago. Famed for the exhilaration of the TT Races and the more sedate Thomas the Tank Engine. Recently a client told me they would like to scatter the ashes of their partner, whilst at the Races […]

Ashes not welcome at Melbourne Cricket Ground’s (MCG)

Sadly I am not talking about little trophy so prized by cricketing teams of England and Australia. Officials from Melbourne Cricket Ground MCG wish to make it clear that scattering ashes at the ground is not on. Last month there had been a number of deposits at during an open day at the ground. […]

Province of Manitoba: Guidance on scattering ashes

The beautiful Canadian prairie province of Manitoba has set out the policy / legal clarification for those wishing to scatter ashes of a loved one. Manitoba covers a vast area (please remember I am English so 50miles/ 80km seems a fair distance) it stretches from the US border to the south west corner of Hudson bay with […]

National Memorial Arboretum’s policy on cremation ashes

The National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas, near Lichfield, Staffordshire, England is a national (as in UK wide) site of remembrance for members of all armed forces. It gives its purpose as – “The National Memorial Arboretum honours the fallen, recognises sacrifice and fosters pride in our country. It is a spiritually uplifting place and is emerging as a world-renowned […]

Bristol City Football Club Policy

UPDATE: “Just as an update we don’t allow ashes to be scattered or buried at the stadium so if you could update that would be much appreciated.” Bristol City do allow ashes to be interred at the ground, they don’t allow them to be scattered. The response from Bristol City is interesting a spokesman said: […]

Memorial Woodland in the Lake District

Memorial tree for Ashes Are you thinking of having your ashes scattered or buried around a memorial tree. Does the Lake District sound like a wonderful resting place? If so then we can help This beautiful woodland is close to Alston in the Lake District National Park and is privately owned. With wide views over fantastic countryside. The […]

chatworth house derbyshire scattering ashes

Chatsworth House – policy on scattering ashes

Good news for those with a devotion or attachment to the famous Derbyshire county house estate in the Peak District. They allow for families to scatter a loved one ashes. This is what they say: Within the park we do allow ashes to be scattered but ask that: o Areas are used away from […]

The Crown Estate policy on scattering ashes

Well done the Crown Estate: They allow scattering on their property subject to a few caveats… The following is a reproduction of A Guidance Note for People Wishing to Scatter Ashes in The Royal Landscape The Crown Estate does permit the scattering of ashes within The Royal Landscape, for which no charge is levied. […]

Leicester City Council proposes scattering sites on the river Soar

For some time now Leicester City Council has been looking to provide a facility for families, mainly for Hindu, Sikh and Jains faiths who need access to running water to scatter ashes. Outside of London, Leicester has the largest grouping of of people from an Indian heritage. The Council felt that families should be able to access […]

RSPBs policy on scattering ashes at their nature reserves

If you are a bird lover then it is good news. We have asked The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) whether you are allowed to scatter cremation ashes at their natures reserves, they even have an ‘In-Memoriam’ Co-ordinator who was very kind and provided the following response – The RSPB do say […]

scattering ashes out at sea in a message bottle

The Travellers last journey: Ashes in a bottle

From the Great Barrier Reef to the beaches of the Caribbean, some of us just love to travel. The adventure, the restless spirit, the sites the smells and the people you meet along the way. Well when a loved one passes away and they had a passion for the open road somehow it doesn’t seem […]

I’m going to Graceland: Scattering ashes at the home of Elvis Presley

Graceland, home of the 20th Century icon Elvis Presley and a place of secular pilgrimage for many, but can you scatter ashes at his estate in Memphis Tennessee (USA)? We have contacted the booking office and enquiry department and have had no response. So we trawled the various web forums about ‘The King’ , apart […]

The forever fisherman: an anglers choice

People who have a passion for a sport often choose to have their association enshrined with their ashes. So whilst the request Mr Peter Hodges, an angler from Somerset final wish may seem strange to many, to others it has perfect resonance. When Mr Hodge, at the age of 60, discovered that had motor neurone […]

A fairway farewell? The golfer’s dilemma

Are you a golfer or was your loved one a golfer? Are you thinking of scattering your/their ashes on a golf course? If the answer is yes to these questions then read on. I found an excellent article by a chap named Mark Donavan who has considered the angle very thoroughly from a golfer’s […]

Woodland Dedication: Woodland Trust

Thinking about a memorial tree or idea of a loved one at peace in a beautiful forest surrounding? Then consider a Woodland dedication with the charity the Woodland Trust The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity, they acquire and restore ancient woodland, fight to save woods under threat and create new woodland […]

New law set to allow cremation in Lagos State, Nigeria

Now this doesn’t sound all that controversial right? I mean they have crematoria in the Gulf States, so it is no big deal right? Wrong. The following is based on a an article on the All Africa website I have provided a link at the bottom. In Nigeria, Lagos State will be the first […]

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