Ashes sent to the Edge of Space

7th June 2018
by Richard Martin

Would you like your loved one’s ashes scattered on the edge of space?

Say goodbye in your own way, bring family and friends together, celebrate your loved one’s life, at a perfect individually customised launch day? Say some words, raise a glass, and remember – then you’re ready, let them go, on your terms – watching as they gently float up to the stars.

How it works:

This company will design your perfect farewell and you choose what options you’d like. Would you like a candle vigil and a bonfire for a sunset send off? Would your loved one have appreciated a champagne toast as they lifted off for the stars? We’ll create your perfect event with a personal consultant who will be with you every step of the way.

All you need to do is bring a long your loved one’s ashes and either leave everything to them.

Your ashes ceremony your choice, then when you’re ready to say goodbye – let your loved one go and watch as they drift up to the stars.

Your loved one’s ashes will be released at the edge of Space, beginning their journey for eternity high above the Earth.

Locations:

Wales – Rohsilli
Central – Cotswolds
South – New Forest
West – Falmouth
East – Cambridgeshire
…Or Pick your own location – people have places which mean a lot to them, perhaps your own garden, where you walked the dog together, maybe even where you met. Let them know your perfect place and we’ll launch from there*. (incurs a small charge and is subject to CAA and landowner approval )

Packages:

Celestial Package – Includes the following: – Scattering of your loved one’s ashes at the edge of Space <100,000ft – The choice to be hands on preparing the launch vehicle – Your choice of 5 stunning launch locations – Invite as many people as you like – Hot & cold refreshments	Horizon Package – Includes everything in the Celestial Package, plus: – Full HD film of the flight, including the ash release at <100,000ft
Cost: £1350	Cost: £1850
Extras available for either package:
A: Pick your own location – subject to approval		£250
B: Champagne send off – champagne toast as you release the balloon		£150
C: Weekday (mon-sat) flight – normal launches are on Sundays		£150
D. Choice of: Sunset launch Sunrise launch Evening launch		£150

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Scattering Ashes – Vintage Biplane: Somerset, Dorset and beyond

Scattering Ashes from a vintage wartime Tiger Moth

Up to 3 immaculate vintage wartime camouflaged Tiger Moths can carry out the ceremony with the family member releasing the ashes from one Tiger Moth and up to 2 other family or friends flying alongside in formation. Scattering can be over land or sea.

In the case of ex service personnel (also open to non ex service ) they are also able to provide a “missing man flight”with up to 3 Tiger Moths

Tiger Moth Training based on the Somerset /Dorset border are able to provide an ash scattering service anywhere in the UK. As the costs are calculated on a flying time basis it is possible to give a cost estimate when we know where the scattering is to be carried out.

Example costings:

1 Tiger Moth for 1 hour flight time £440

2 Tiger Moths for 1 hour flight time £880

3 Tiger Moth “missing man” formation; 30 mins. flight time £660 (ash scattering can also be carried out during the same flight)

There are no additional costs involved.

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Scattering Ashes – Stratosphere / Space: UK Wide

Scatter ashes in the stratosphere

The range of choices for how you can give your loved one a final send of has just taken a giant leap, I am paraphrasing from the space mission, but here we have something unique to the British market. They use top of the range meteorological balloons filled with helium to carry a specially engineered biodegradable urn 100,000ft above earth, where it scatters the ashes in the stratosphere.

It reaches 100,000ft before the balloon bursts and the urn floats back down to earth where it dissolves at sea, with the ashes dispersing into the stratosphere.The service is priced at £3,500 for those who wish to opt for this unique experience.This is a video recorded by the company on one of their first launches…

“An out of this world idea on dealing with the death of a loved one.”

Mark Whitaker, BBC News

The price tag for those who think they would like to exit in the same fashion – £3,500.

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View from up there…

Scattering Ashes – Radio Controlled Helicopter: Yorkshire and beyond

If you want a send off with a difference. Something a bit special, then consider a aerial dispersal with the aid of a highly modified radio controlled helicopter.

Your loved one is elevated making a 360 degree viewing over their favourite place before taking a last look at friends and family before climbing away. At an acceptable altitude the ashes are slowly released across the sky forming a long swirling cloud before disappearing completely in what can be described as a highly charged emotional experience.

Flights can take place from just about anywhere and in most weathers. A video example is below the contact form.

Based in south Yorkshire, and available around the UK

Costs:

1 – For the service to be performed within a 50 miles radius of my home address in Rotherham – £100

2 – additional mileage charged each way – £0.25 per mile

3 – Additional flight on the same day and location – £25.00

4 – Locations greater than 150 miles from Rotherham will incur an overnight stay at basic costs – Cost on application

Note: cost correct at the time of publication.

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Scattering Ceremony – Dove Release: East Midlands

Add a poignant and symbolic act to your scattering ashes ceremony, if you are intending to have your ceremony in the East Midlands you now have the option of a dove release.

The company operates in the East Midlands area: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Burton on Trent. They are happy to cover a 50 mile radius of Derby. All White Doves come from their lofts based in the Midlands.

The cost of our single bird release is from £85.00 (Representing the flight of everlasting peace) and the cost of the Trinity Release (Single bird release followed by three white doves representing the father, the son and the holy spirit) is £165.00 and we also offer a Angle release single bird release followed by a flock of white doves £195.00.

They have a range of poems and words which can be used, either the family could read prior to the release or we could read out. Additionally you can choose a basket release or they can pass you the birds for a hand release.

To make an enquiry fill out the form below, you will receive a confirmation email. We treat your details wit respect and only share them with the service provider.

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Scattering Ceremony – Dove Release: Greater London

One option for a memorable ceremony is to release a dove or a number of doves after you have scattered the ashes. Whether one dove, a pair of doves or a small flock, they make a poignant and symbolic gesture. We can arrange this for you.

Expert handlers, with experience and sensitivity for such occasions will bring the doves to your ceremony. At the time of release, the handler can assist you in holding the dove before release, or you can simply open the carrier or basket and let the dove fly out, or the handler can do it all for you. You choose what feels right for you at the time.

The doves can carry a personal message. Simply write it on a piece of soft paper (5mm by 10mm) and the handler will attach it to the dove’s leg before release.

To mark the release, you will receive a Memorial Card – personalised with the name of your loved one plus an organza bag containing naturally moulted white feathers (when available) as a keepsake.

The company is based in London covering Greater London and the south east, north to Milton Keynes, west to Reading, east to Southend and south to Crawley.

Prices are subject to the distance travelled by road to the release site. If the release is on a boat, extra time required by our handler will be factored in.

Prices start from £85 for a single dove and £105 for a pair of doves. Very often when a dove-release is booked, those attending may wish they could release a dove too. So for each additional dove booked, the cost is just £10.

To enquire or make a booking, simply fill in the form below and you will be contacted shortly.

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cremation ashes scattered in lent spitfire

Scattering Ashes – Spitfire or Piper “Grasshopper”: Kent

A fitting end for any RAF or WWII veteran, pilot or plane enthusiast, being scattered from a choice of vintage World War II planes.

What is more there could be no finer plane that chimes with British nation as the majestic and legendary Spitfire. Alternatively you could chose the Piper Cub L-4, a familiar sight with classic design and known to most people as the ‘Grasshopper’.

Fights operate from an airbase in Kent. From an Airfield with a Battle of Britain history

They can fly all year round as long as the weather is good and the cost are as follows, approximately:

WW2 1943 Piper L4 Cub £250-£350 plus VAT

WW2 1944 Spitfire Mk9 £1800-£2500 plus VAT

The flight lasts as long as it takes to get to the release point and the return back to the airbase. Obviously the further the flight the greater the price, mainly due to increased fuel costs.

To make an enquiry please fill out the form below and the plane operator will contact you as soon as they are able. You will receive and automated email with the operator’s direct telephone number should your enquiry be more urgent.

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Scattering Ashes – Skydiving: Suffolk

We have found a company where you can scatter the ashes during a tandem skydive!

You can experience the thrill of freefall and even learn the basics of steering, while securely attached to a highly experienced Instructor.

You will have a parachute that is designed for two people. You’ll take an aircraft to around 13,000ft (approx. 2 miles high!) where you’ll leave the aircraft with your instructor. Falling at 120mph, you descend to 5,000ft in around just 40 seconds, where your instructor will open the parachute and descend safely back to earth scattering the ashes on the way. The whole thing lasts for about 6 minutes and from that height you get quite a view.

Following a short pre-jump briefing, You will be provided with a skydiver’s jumpsuit to go over your clothes (wear something comfy), headgear and goggles.

Hop in the plane it spiralling up for 20 to 25 minutes then off you go

The company is affiliated to the British Parachute Association. All tandem instructors are very experienced freefall parachutists who hold BPA Tandem Instructor ratings.

There is a send-off you won’t forget.

Based in Suffolk in the UK.

Prices start of at £180 depending on which day although general about £230.

Scattering Ashes – Ashes into Fireworks: UK wide

Ashes into Fireworks

Ashes into fireworks: Professional firework displays incorporating ashes are a fantastic way to celebrate the life of a loved one.

They are truly fantastic events, scattering the ashes over the heavens. It is a scattering ceremony that will stay forever in the memory. We have a range of options for you.

Advantages of a professional ashes into fireworks display:

It will use all the ashes with none left over
It is more of a spectacle: more fireworks professionally displayed with musical accompaniment if desired
Less hassle in terms of organisation, the firework company will seek appropriate permissions
You don’t have to send the ashes anywhere they can add the ashes on site before the display

Please bear in mind that once a date has been set it is more difficult to change so may be hampered by weather.

I just wanted to thank you and your team for putting on such an amazing firework display. It really was a spectacular event and so much more beautiful than I or my guests could ever imagine. It really was a very fitting tribute to my Aunt and I can not thank you enough for all your hard work and support. Everybody at the memorial last night was full of praise and moved to tears. Clare

	Poppy Cost; £850- inc VAT A Poppy display creates a calm and yet wonderful farewell to a loved one. Full of highly colourful, pretty and low noise fireworks. A gentle pace throughout, culminating in a brilliant finish of gold and silver. Duration: 5 minutes Choice of colours: Yes Choice of effects: Yes Music: No Sound PA Included: N/A
	Peony £1,185- inc VAT A Peony display is a dramatic and proud tribute in fireworks to the loved one departed. With a wide selection of colourful and at times noisy fireworks, this display celebrates the joy of life in no uncertain terms. Duration: 7 minutes Choice of colours: Yes Choice of effects: Yes Music: No Sound PA Included: N/A
	Rose £1,590- inc VAT A Rose display is the first of our music and fireworks celebrations of life. Select a favourite piece of music for the person being remembered and we will design a display to go perfectly with the music. Duration: 5 minutes Choice of colours: Yes Choice of effects: Yes Music: Yes, your own choice Sound PA Included: Yes
	Orchid £2,130- inc VAT An Orchid display captures the real essence of a loved one in music and fireworks. Select 2 or maybe 3 pieces of music that epitomize the individuals life, and we’ll choreograph a perfect fireworks display in their memory. Duration: 8 minutes Choice of colours: Yes Choice of effects: Yes Music: Yes your own choice Sound PA Included: Yes

If you would like to organise a ashes into fireworks – celebration of life display we will need about 7 days notice so we can carry out the risk assessment and design the display and some periods are busier than others. The pyrotechnic organiser will need the ashes 2 days before your event so they can prepare the fireworks. Of course the ashes are treated with the greatest of care and respect.

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Scattering Ashes – Hot Air Balloon: South West England

We can arrange Hot Air Balloon flights to scatter ashes.

Flight locations: Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon & Cornwall, more specifically Salisbury, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Castle Cary, Taunton, Exeter, Tiverton, Ivybridge, Launceston.

Gliding over some of the most spectacular landscapes England has to offer. Ballooning in dawn and dusk, our passengers can enjoy watching the sun rise or set in glorious colour and the world below shrink to miniature as you gaze at panoramic views of quaint villages, striking coasts and rich countryside.

They balloon company are members of Balloons Over Britain, and are one of the most trusted ballooning companies in the world.

What a send off!

Please leave enough time to arrange this, as there needs to be permission from the Civil Aviation Authority as only water and sand can ordinarily be discharged from a balloon.

The Balloon companies expect you to charter a flight exclusively for obvious reasons, exclusive flights for 2 – 16 people in their own balloon (plus Pilot). Prices start from £750, let them know number of people to provide an exact quote for you.

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Scattering Ashes – Biplane: Scotland and beyond

Would you like your ashes spread from a beautiful vintage Starduster bi-plane? What a magnificent send off the aircraft is based on the iconic bi-planes of the 1930’s this beautiful 2 seater plane capable of incredibly spectacular manoeuvres. A symbolic smoke trail from the aircraft enhances the display even further.

This particular aircraft has been customised with a unique device that ensures they are scattered properly into the free airspace behind the aeroplane.

The company is based in East Lothian, in Scotland, but will fly to any location in the UK (but it is more affordable the less distance they travel – or you could go to them).

The operators of this are recommended by us they are a professional, dedicated company who guarantee a memorable and intimate experience.

There flights start from £650.00 and increase depending on flight time to your location.

There is a video at the bottom of the page

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Ashes into Fireworks

Poppy

Peony

Rose

Orchid