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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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Please act responsibly: mourners in the Lake District acting without thinking

There has been a plea from the Lake District National Park Authority for people to act more responsibly when scattering ashes. Apparently families have been scattering the ashes of a loved ones then just leaving the box or urn behind! I find this bewildering and infuriating: what were they thinking? Oh John loved it up […]

Boats on a Map

These are the locations of boats available for hire in UK for scattering ashes. Have a look for a suitable location on our interactive Google Map.

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The Woodland Trust: Policy on Scattering Ashes

The Woodland Trust is a Charity that aims to enable the creation of more native woods and places rich in trees; protect native woods, trees and their wildlife for the future and inspire everyone to enjoy and value woods and trees. They have a significant estate across the country. In order to protect our […]

I beg your pardon

I can not promise you a rose garden. It’s truth I can’t! the The Royal National Rose Society gardens in St Albans Hertfordshire, does not allow people, who aren’t members, to scatter cremation ashes in the gardens. Shame but there you are. I suppose one could become a member before hand if you wanted this to be your […]

Planning on a trip to scatter ashes in Barbados?

It seems my post of a few weeks back concerning TripAdvisor being used as forum to ask people where to scatter was not a one-off. Here we have a subscribers Texasboy57 (no points for guessing where this chap hails from) asking about the rules and regs for scattering in Barbados. Apart from the general […]

Scattering ashes at Milton Keynes’ Cathedral of Trees

I always love adding new locations to the list of where people can scatter their loved ones ashes, but I particularly like this one maybe because of the splendid symbolism and also because of the thought that had gone into allowing people to scatter their ashes there. Milton Keynes’s has a Cathedral of Trees […]

Ontario Canada: the law on scattering cremation ashes

Good news, you are allowed to scatter ashes on Crown land in the Ontario area that is unoccupied – including those covered by water. Even better you don’t need a permit. Crown land includes provincial parks and conservation reserves, and the Great Lakes. The Authorities ask that you carry out any ceremony an environmentally sensitive […]

With a sprinkling of a fairy dust: Scattering ashes in Disneyland

I suppose it should have investigated it before, as people often choose locations that are associated joy and happiness, then for some Disney is the obvious choice. In fact scattering of ashes is becoming a problem for Disney, not only the increased frequency of occurrences but also the fact people aren’t choosing the flower […]

What is the law concerning cremation ashes in New South Wales – Australia.

Some information on the laws regarding cremation ashes in New South Wales Who can collect the ashes? The person who lodges an application for a cremation can collect the ashes. Once the applicant picks up the ashes, they can be: Buried in a cemetery place in a columbarium or similar. Kept in an urn or […]

Not getting it right at Nubble Light

Divers in York, Maine find evidence people have not got scattering at sea quite right. Divers are finding sealed plastic bags with peoples cremated remains un-scattered at the beauty spot of N. On the Maine coast – Cape Neddick Sohier Park. Apparently these unsuccessful scatterings has happened on at least two occasions the first time […]

California scattering ashes at sea – law

– Change in the law for burial at Sea California State law signed off on the 10 July 2012. Backed by the Funeral Directors Association, legislation has been brought in to establish a protocol for scattering ashes at sea. It would appear that people have been using standard sealed plastic container or poly-urns to scatter […]

Switzerland – scattering ashes in the river Ruess at Lucerne

I do like it when I can report another place to scatter and this is the first I have found in Switzerland, authorities in the city of Lucerne have announced that Hindu funeral rites will be officially permitted on the river Ruess. These ceremonies were previously unofficial, but after an environmental study gave the ‘thumbs […]

Scattering ashes in the State of Nebraska in the US: it is equivalent to grave robbing!

Now there is an alarmist title, I do like to know the legality in different parts of the world and here is one about Nebraska – it is a Class IV felony! However before you start panicking whether the ‘Boys in Blue’ are likely to come knocking, you should know that the author could not […]

Hindu Scattering Ceremony on the River Avon Bristol – we now have it covered

Hindu Scattering Ceremony on the River Avon Bristol – we now have it covered About a month ago I noticed an article on the local BBC website about Bristol’s Hindu population. The community is in need of a site and the city’s new mayor Peter Main said it was one of his first priorities. Well […]

Scattering ashes at sea in coastal waters – USA: Permission Law Procedure

Scattering ashes in the sea in US coastal waters When scattering cremation ashes at sea in the USA, the Environmental Protection Agency requires the following: The ashes be dropped at least three nautical miles from land. Within 30 days, a loved one must submit a report citing: the location, the distance from shore, the water […]

Hindu and Sikh scatter their ashes on the blessed river Soar

Hindus and Sikhs scattering their ashes on the river of Britain is not a new phenomena, the practicalities for many of taking a loved ones ashes back to the Ganges can prove too great. So many have adopted local rivers where the ashes can be scattered on the flowing water. The more popular spots tend […]

Remember beauty spots are shared spaces: cremation ashes at impacting Tarn Howes in the Lake District

Scattering ashes at a beauty spots are often a choice made by a loved one or their nearest and dearest, as it may hold strong memories. However, if you are considering this then you need to be even more conscious about your actions, than say in your garden for example, this is for a number […]

Scattering ashes in Maine in the United States – good news

I know that there are good proportion our visitors to the site are from overseas and that many of you are from the USA, and it is not often I can help out, but this week it has been a bit like buses (as they say). Last week I reported that the law in Oregon […]

Cremation rates increasing in Oregon USA and the law is relaxed on scattering ashes there too.

Here is an article from the United States making the point that the recession is pushing more people towards cremation as opposed to burial. “There being so few jobs available and so few other alternatives, cremation has become an issue that more traditional families, where they have not considered it in the past, they are […]

Sports Fans of Doncaster now have a special place for their ashes.

Sports Fans of Doncaster now have a special place for their cremated ashes. The Keepmoat stadium in Doncaster, home to Doncaster Rovers Doncaster Rugby League Club (the Dons), the Athletics Club and Doncaster Rovers Belles, is to have a memorial garden for Rovers fans and like to be able to scatter their ashes by the […]

Burying cremation ashes at a War Graves owned by the War Grave Commission

Interment of remains in a designated war grave, owned by the Commission, is restricted only to the war casualty’s spouse, siblings or children. Once it has been established that the initial criteria has been met those that wish to arrange for the interment of the ashes, would have to apply to the War Graves Commission […]

Scattering ashes around scared tree in New Zealand

Scattering not welcome around the sacred tree: New Zealand residents asked not to scatter ashes around sacred tree for environmental and religious reasons The famous Kauri tree, Tane Mahuta is where many New Zealander would choose to scatter their cremation ashes. The tree which stands at over 50 metres tall seems to resonate among many […]

Venice – the ideal destination to scatter your ashes?

Scattering ashes over water is symbolic whether over the sea or a river. And so many people have strong connection to enchanting city of Venice – so what better place than to scatter them than over the famous lagoon. Every year there are a huge number of requests for people to be scattered at the […]

Scatter ashes at Cricket Grounds our new page

The thwack of Leather on Willow. The halcyon days of an English summer. This wonderfully evocative sport has its routes deeply intertwined with the fabric of the English nation (sorry those from Glamorgan I am generalising). We have put pages up on which horse racing venues and football grounds allow the spreading of ashes and […]

Scattering cremated ashes over the waters of the Ganges

The river Ganges and cremation are intrinsic parts to the Hindu religion. Hinduism has spread across the globe and not all worshipers can have have their ashes spread over the Ganges. In Britain those of a Hindu faith may adopt a local river for the purpose, popular locations are Leicester, Kingston, Windsor However, some followers would […]

Scattering ashes at sea

We asked you whether you would prefer to have your ashes scatter over the sea, a river or a canal. It turns out that 70% would prefer the sea and the rest said river – no one said a canal. Why the Sea and and why not the canal? I guess the sea resonates more […]

Can you scatter ashes at Twickenham?

It must be every English Rugby Union fan’s dream to have their ashes scattered at Twickenham. They do have a policy and due to the demand it is pretty restrictive, however I for one was touched and impressed at what they had decided. This is what they said: The RFU Council has a policy for […]

Ashes at Aintree Racecourse

It is good news and it is simple, Aintree the home of the Grand National Horse race says yes to the scattering of cremation ashes. It is possible to scatter ashes at the Aintree Racecourse. Please contact the grounds team, who will arrange a time for this to take place at a convenient part of the […]

Bard Humbug

Sad news for all you fans of Shakespeare, unfortunately the Trust that runs the properties in Stratford upon Avon has informed us that ‘[They] do not allow the scattering of ashes at any of the Shakespeare properties.’ . A shame but I guess they don’t have much space and a lot of visitors. Perhaps you could […]

It is a No from the Forestry Commission

Sadly, the Forestry Commission do not allow ashes to be scattered on their land. I have no idea what their rationale is only it is a bit rubbish.

Cheltenham Races – gets a gold star

Good news – it would appear that Cheltenham Racecourse allows scattering of cremated funeral ashes, here is what they say: ” We allow the scattering of ashes at Cheltenham Racecourse. There is no charge however there are restrictions as to when they can do this. We don’t permit it during race meetings or either the […]

Thank Kew – Scattering at Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens: permit ashes to be scattered. This can be arranged by emailing commemorative@kew.org or by calling Lauren Bond on 020 8332 3645. It can be done on any day, and while there is no specific notice period the earlier the better as only one scattering per day is permitted. At Kew ashes can be scattered in […]

Policy position: Historic Environment Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland is non-departmental public body established under the Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 being a registered charity (Scottish Charity number SC045925) and having its principal office at Longmore House, Salisbury Place, Edinburgh EH9 1SH. Scattering of ashes is permitted at many historic sites in our care, however it should be noted that […]

Shame, it is a No from Wembley

Sadly you are not allowed scatter a home of football…So inspiring memories and not memorials then. The main reason they say is that the company that runs it does not own it. So if this was you plan you may need to reconsider it.

Scattering Ashes at West Bromwich Albion

West Bromwich Albion Football Club (The Baggies) West Bromwich Albion have a garden of remembrance at The Hawthorns which is where ashes can be scattered and small plaques left for loved ones that have passed away. The garden is situated in the corner of the East stand car park. Ashes can be scattered at any […]

Scattering Ashes Manchester City FC

There is a Memorial Garden available at the Stadium for families of fans to spread ashes and take time to remember. This garden is located outside Entrance at The Colin Bell Stand. The Garden has been created by volunteers, including staff at the Club and local businesses. The Garden is maintained by staff at the […]

Scattering Ashes – Welsh Historic Sites

Good news for those from Wales and lovers of welsh historic sites, Cadw the organisation that looks after 130 historic welsh sites have a policy and a procedure – as follows: Written requests (by letter or email – please see details below) to be made to Cadw, with basic information including which site the family/friends wish to carry out the […]

Scatter ashes – National Trust for Scotland

This is what the National Trust for Scotland have to say: The Trust has no formal policy which would cover all situations across the wide range of properties that we have responsibility for in Scotland. The Trust is respectful of peoples’ wishes but must have regard for a wide range of issues including the environmental […]

Scattering Ashes – Arsenal FC

Here is what the Gunners have to say on the matter of scattering cremation ashes at the Emirates Stadium… Ashes are not interred or scattered at Emirates stadium. Also, there is no memorial plaque within the Stadium for individual memorials. The board arrived at this decision after much consultation and had investigated many different avenues. […]

Scattering Ashes Liverpool FC

UPDATE: sadly Liverpool FC no longer offer a scattering service at Anfield See below for response from Liverpool Football Club “The Club offer appointments to scatter ashes, but we now feel a responsibility to explain our pitch refurbishment procedures, which takes place during our closed season. We remove the top layer of sand/soil, […]

Canal & River Trust policy on scattering ashes

The Canal & River Trust (formerly British Waterways), the organisation that operates and maintains over 2000 miles of inland waterways in England and Wales, have told us their position… The scattering of human ashes on rivers is regulated by the Environment Agency working with British Waterways. Requests to scatter ashes should be made in the first […]

National Trust (England) Policy on Scattering Ashes

The National Trust works to preserve and protect the coastline, countryside and buildings of England through practical caring and conservation, through educating and informing, and through encouraging millions of people to enjoy their national heritage. – in their own words The Trust owns a large number of properties, including historic houses and gardens, industrial monuments and […]

English Heritage’s Policy on Scattering Ashes

English Heritage is an arms length body of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). It has a wide ranging remit in managing the historic environment of England. It is the steward of over 400 significant historical and archaeological sites, from Stonehenge to many of the country’s castles. It has direct ownership over some historic sites and […]

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