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How to Fill a Journey Water Urn

tro to the Journey Water Urn Video If you’ve bought one of our Journey Water Urns, you might now be looking at it and thinking: right, how exactly do I get the ashes into it? It’s actually very straightforward, but there are a couple of little things worth knowing — particularly if you want the […]

The process of making a glass memorials from ashes

1. Collection and preparation of ashes Only a very small amount of ashes is required. Families usually keep the majority of the ashes for scattering, burial or safekeeping. The portion used for glass is carefully prepared and handled with care throughout the process. 2. Choosing the form and colours Families choose the type of memorial […]

Meet Your Maker – Elaine Rose Murray – Original Ashes Memorial Art

Beautiful original memorial paintings and art pieces that incorporate the ashes of your loved one in a respectful and knowledgeable way. Elaine is an artist based in Devon. She started her journey into memorial art when a client asked if she could incorporate ashes of her mother into a joyful painting. Having lost both of her parents, Elaine […]

Ceramic Urns by Rob Sollis – Meet Your Maker

Ceramic Urns by Rob Sollis – Meet Your Maker Ceramic Urns by Rob Sollis. When you choose a memorial piece, you’re not just selecting an object—you’re choosing the person behind it. That’s why we’re proud to introduce the artist behind our sculptural urn collection: Rob Sollis, a Devon-based ceramicist with a passion for craftsmanship and […]

Memorial Glass Robin - Hand made in Devon

Memorial Robin – A Gentle Alternative for Remembering a Loved One

Memorial Robin – A Gentle Alternative for Remembering a Loved One Robins hold a special place in our hearts. For many, they’re a comforting symbol – a sign that a loved one is near. Our ashes-infused memorial robins have been cherished for years. Now, we’re excited to offer a new option: the hollow Memorial Robin. […]

Meet Your Maker – Madeline Bunyan: Devon’s Master of Light, Glass, and Memory

Meet Your Maker – Madeline Bunyan Meet Your Maker – Madeline Bunyan: There are some people in life who seem to have a quiet, innate magic about them. The sort of people who, rather than spend an afternoon doom-scrolling or aggressively reorganising the kitchen drawers, turn their hands to something both intricate and deeply beautiful. […]

Ashes into Art by Lanson Moore

Ashes into Art by Lanson Moore Losing a loved one is deeply personal, and finding a way to honour their memory can be a journey of its own. Lanson Moore creates bespoke memorial artworks that incorporate cremation ashes, offering a truly unique and lasting tribute. Each piece is crafted with care, respect, and artistry, ensuring […]

Living Memorial – Video Evidence of Effectiveness Proves Conclusive

Memorial Trees and Ashes: How to Plant a Tree Safely and Successfully Memorial trees remain one of the most popular and meaningful ways to celebrate the life of a loved one. The symbolism is spot on: Life from life Somewhere beautiful to visit A lasting presence in the landscape A natural tribute that grows and […]

How to measure your ring size

How to Measure Your Ring Size How to measure your ring size? When you purchase a memorial ring from Scattering Ashes we will send you a pack that has everything you need to create a beautiful Memorial Ring, including a ring sizer. Why Knowing Your Ring Size Matters A ring should fit snugly but comfortably. […]

Guide to Necklace Chains: Choosing the Right Style for Your Look

Guide to Necklace Chains Our guide to necklace chains will help you select the right type of chain to compliment your pendant. Cable Chain: The Classic Link Cable chains are a timeless choice, known for their uniform, interlocked oval links, resembling the iron chains used to anchor ships. Varieties include round, flattened, and pendant-adorned versions. […]

Why I Chose a Cremation Jewellery Necklace from Scattering Ashes

Why I Chose a Cremation Jewellery Necklace from Scattering-Ashes.co.uk When faced with the loss of a loved one, many of us search for ways to keep their memory close. I found my answer in a cremation jewellery necklace, a piece that has not only provided me comfort but also an intimate connection to the memories […]

Penny Carter Memorial Glass – Meet Your Maker

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 […]

Ann Bates – Individual Urn Ceramicist

Ann makes individually hand built ceramic funerary urns using stoneware clay. Inspiration for decoration and often the shape of an urn comes from the natural world – seed heads, leaves and shells being a favourite choice. An interest in ancient standing stones with their carved decoration and symbols can also be evidenced in her work. […]

Bespoke Wooden Urns

Bespoke Wooden Urns – Meet Your Maker: Simon Hopwood Local • Sustainable • Handmade • Bespoke • Unique Our bespoke wooden urns embody everything we care about — craftsmanship, sustainability, authenticity, and a deep respect for the families we serve. And the person who brings all of this to life is Simon Hopwood, the Dartmoor-based carpenter […]

Birthstone by Month – what is the right birthstone for your month?

Birthstone by Month What are the birthstone colours by month? Birthstone by Month. If you know the month of your loved one then you might like to choose to put their ashes into an appropriately coloured stone. It can make this difficult choice easier for some people. Choosing a colour for your memorial jewellery can […]

Bespoke Jewellery Made in Devon

Bespoke Jewellery Made in Devon. We’ve found an amazing jeweller right here in Devon. Fee has been making fantastic jewellery for years and has now produced an exclusive range for us here at Scattering Ashes. Not only does she make beautiful jewellery but she also teaches jewellery making too so she really knows her stuff! […]

How to fill and use a Scatter Tube: Video

How to fill and use a Scatter Tube: Video How to fill and use a Scatter Tube: Video One of the most popular types of scattering urn is a scatter tube. We stock a huge variety of designs and sizes. We have sizes that are suitable for: one adult, two average sizes adults, half a […]

Ashes into Fireworks video – Self-fire Rockets

Ashes into Fireworks video – Self-fire Rockets Fireworks are a fabulous option for a spectacular send-off, watch our ashes into fireworks video to see how one family gave their loved one a truly memorable send-off. The rockets are powerful, colourful and will make any fire ceremony go with a bang. Ashes into fireworks You have two choices […]

Memorial jewellery what type is best for me?

Memorial jewellery what type is best for me? Choosing which type of memorial jewellery is best for you will depend on a few factors: Do you want to send the ashes to a jeweller? How quickly do you want or need it? Is it a present? Do you want to see the ashes? Do you […]

How big does a cremation urn need to be?

How big does a cremation urn need to be? How big does a cremation urn need to be? Different urns have different capacities, different people once cremated will result in different amounts of ash being produced. There is no exact rule for this, but it generally it relates to the weight of the person when […]

Scattering Ashes Teapot

Scattering Ashes Teapot – our wonderful maker Annie has made us this absolutely stunning teapot and we LOVE it!! Annie is another one of our extremely talented makers who can design an urn that is 100% biodegradable so that you can commit your loved one’s ashes into the water. She makes our gorgeous Suitcase Urn […]

How long do Floating Ball Urns float for?

Floating Ball Water Urns: How Long Do They Float? Our Test Results Explained Water ceremonies are becoming an increasingly popular way to celebrate the life of a loved one. Many families choose a water urn to create a calm, dignified moment on the water. Each type of urn behaves slightly differently — and one of […]

Caring for Cremation Jewellery

Caring for Cremation Jewellery Gold and Silver Cremation Jewellery It happens to all jewellery and no one likes to talk about it. Yes, tarnish. Tarnish effects precious metals such as sterling silver and gold. Over time, all sterling silver and real gold will tarnish, regardless of where it came from. This doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with your […]

Sympathy Presents – a way to show you care.

Sympathy Presents We know that it can be hard to talk about bereavement. It is the time when you really want to show that you care, that you are there and will continue to be there. When someone close is grieving it can sometimes be hard to get the words right. There is lots advice from […]

Ashes within Memorial Glass

We will turn your loved one’s ashes to glass making an eternal memory that you can keep with you always. We work with a brilliant team of specialised artists who will create a fabulous memorial glass item for you. How does it work? If you choose to place ashes to glass we will send you an […]

Ashes into Jewellery

Ashes into Jewellery: A Timeless Tribute to Cherished MemoriesLosing a loved one is an incredibly personal and profound experience, and finding a way to keep their memory alive can offer comfort and solace. At our company, we specialize in crafting bespoke ashes jewellery, allowing you to carry a piece of your loved one with you […]

Devon Life

Devon Life piece We’d love you all to rush out now & buy a copy of this month’s (July) Devon Life, not only does it have loads of really great ideas about things to do in Devon but it has a rather lovely article all about us in it!!! We’ve been featured in the Made in […]

Handmade Wood Urns

Handmade Wood Urns The sun has gone to our heads and we’re offering a 10% discount off all our Dartmoor wooden urn range whilst the sunshine lasts! Simply type in SUNSHINE16 into the coupon code to get 10% off a fabulous wooden urn. Handmade in Dartmoor in Devon Our natural wood urn range are all handmade in solid […]

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No ashes? Memorial Glass Stories

No Ashes? We often speak to people who don’t have the ashes of their loved one. Perhaps they felt rushed into scattering all the ashes straight away, perhaps family tensions meant that they were unable to get any of the ashes, perhaps they’ve done something with the ashes and yet still feel that what they […]

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Cremation Bead Bracelet

Cremation Bead Bracelet We’d just thought we would share this with you, our extremely talented glassmakers have worked with our talented jeweller and have created this wonderful memorial piece. Our customer saw the pandora style charm beads and asked if we could create a bracelet with her loved one’s ashes. Once the beads had been […]

Bespoke Stone Memorials garden sculpture

Bespoke Stone Garden Memorials

Meet Your Maker: Kate Semple – Bespoke Stone Memorial Artist One of the most humbling parts of what we do is meeting extraordinary families and working alongside some of the most talented makers in the UK. Our bespoke memorial artists pour their skill, sensitivity and heart into every commission. They understand grief, they understand meaning, […]

Bespoke Urns – Whatever you can Imagine!

Meet Your Maker – Annie Leigh – Bespoke Urns Biodegradable water urns handmade, handpainted and completely bespoke. Our talented artist Annie Leigh hand makes these amazing urns using a papier-mâché technique gradually building up the shape and then hand painting it with exquisite designs. You can choose from a range of different ideas: for the […]

10 Ways of Keeping Ashes at Home

Keeping ashes at home The crematorium have rung your funeral director to say your loved one’s ashes are ready for collection. The funeral home pop a lovely letter in the post letting you know that they have the ashes and will keep them until you are ready to collect them. What do you do? Your […]

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 […]

Bespoke Memorial Glass

Bespoke Memorial Glass – Meet Your Maker: Jenny Ayrton Handcrafted • Personal • A Tribute Without Ashes We are incredibly proud to work with Jenny Ayrton, a talented local glass artist and a rising star in the world of contemporary craft. Jenny helps us create something deeply meaningful for families who want a tribute — […]

Handmade Wooden Urns

Handmade Wooden Urns Handmade in Devon Completely handmade here in Dartmoor, Devon, by our talented craftsman Simon, our wooden urns have been especially designed to look natural and rustic in your home. Simon crafts them in solid oak from wood that shows off it’s natural character and beauty. They are all hand finished either with Danish oil, […]

Use your loved one's jewellery to make something totally unique that you can wear everyday.

Heirloom Jewellery: what to do with Grandma’s Ring

Heirloom Jewellery: what to do with Grandma’s Ring. We are often asked if we know a jeweller who can take the precious metals and stones from a piece of jewellery left to that person and turn it into something that they can wear every day. You really loved that person and you treasure the thought but […]

Meet your Maker series: introduction

Meet Your Maker At Scattering Ashes we like individuality, your loved one was an individual and you will want the them to be memorialised in an individual way. That is why like working with artisans and crafts people, to make something for you that is unique and special. We believe that a person’s life should […]

Ashes into Diamonds, Swiss made Memorial Diamond

Ashes into Diamonds Ashes into Diamonds can be made from the carbon in cremation ashes and hair, they are created by using extremely high heat and huge pressures over a period of time. Both ashes and hair contain a small amount of carbon which is turned into a diamond. The carbon then forms a pure […]

Watch a video of the biodegradable, sustainable Viking Long Boat Urn

Viking Longboat Urn: Video

Viking Long Boat Urn in Action — Video We know a lot of you like the Viking Boat Urn. We also know that many want to know what it looks like and how it works. So we took one out to the beautiful Blagdon Lake in Somerset to show you. Here is the video. The […]

Putting ashes into Keepsake Jewellery: how a glass charm beads are made

How Ashes Charm Beads Are Made – The Glass Charm Jewellery Process Our beautiful ashes charm beads are handcrafted using a traditional glass working technique known as lampworking. This delicate process transforms your loved one’s ashes into a unique memorial charm bead, which fits perfectly on Pandora-style bracelets and other keepsake jewellery. Step-by-Step: Turning Ashes […]

Memorial Diamonds: £100 voucher for Phoenix Diamonds

Memorial Diamonds – Good news: Phoenix Diamonds the memorial diamond company based and manufacturing in the UK is offering Scattering Ashes visitors a genuine £100 discount against any of their memorial diamonds. So if you want one on these…just fill in the contact form at the bottom! You will get a response back from the […]