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Tag: Dorset

Dorset, with its breathtaking coastal views and tranquil countryside, offers an ideal setting for scattering ashes and holding cremation ceremonies. This beautiful county provides a variety of serene locations to honour your loved ones. From the iconic cliffs of the...

Portsmouth, Hampshire: Solent

Departing from Gosport in the heart of the Solent, this ashes scattering service offers a calm and dignified way to say farewell at sea. The sheltered waters of the Solent, combined with wide open horizons and views towards the Isle of Wight, create a setting that feels both peaceful and timeless. Families are welcomed aboard […]

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 […]

Dorset: Weymouth the Jurassic Coast

Boat for Scattering Ashes at Sea – Weymouth Devon Weymouth, located on the Dorset coast, is a picturesque location for scattering ashes. Its golden sands and calm harbour offer a serene and reflective environment for a ceremony. The surrounding views of the Jurassic Coast and the gentle waves of the sea create a meaningful and […]

Mudeford Quay, Dorset: South Coast

Scattering Ashes at Sea – Christchurch in Dorset Mudeford’s idyllic harbour and stunning coastal views make it a beautiful location for scattering ashes at sea. Situated near Christchurch in Dorset, Mudeford offers a calm and serene atmosphere, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Jurassic Coast. The peaceful waters and the sound of gentle waves […]

Britain’s first and only Memorial Reef

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For those with a deep connection to the sea, whether as divers, sailors, fishermen, or simply enthusiasts of marine life, the UK’s first Memorial Reef offers a profound way to honor and remember your loved ones. Located off the stunning Jurassic Coast near Weymouth in Dorset, this unique memorial provides a truly fitting tribute. 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 […]

Turning Sorrow into Seascapes – One Mum’s Artistic Tribute to Love and Loss

Grief doesn’t always come with a clear path. For some, it’s a quiet ache. For others, a need to do something – to honour, to hold on, to let go. For Devon-based artist Elaine Murray, it was a brushstroke that turned mourning into meaning. When Elaine sadly lost both her parents within two years f […]

Ashes Scattering by Drone: UK Wide

Scattering Ashes by Drone: A Modern Tribute to Cherished Memories Saying farewell to a loved one is a deeply personal journey, and the manner in which we choose to honor their memory reflects the uniqueness of their life. Traditional methods of scattering ashes have been meaningful for many; however, with advancements in technology, scattering ashes […]

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Dorset – Portland Scattering Ashes by Sail Boat

Scattering Ashes from a Sail Boat on The Jurassic Coast Weymouth, located on the Dorset coast, is a picturesque location for scattering ashes. Its golden sands and calm harbour offer a serene and reflective environment for a ceremony. The surrounding views of the Jurassic Coast and the gentle waves of the sea create a meaningful […]

Boat for Scattering Ashes – Dorset: Poole Harbour

Scattering Ashes in Poole Harbour Poole, with its stunning harbour and views of the Dorset coastline, is a peaceful and picturesque location for scattering ashes. As one of the largest natural harbours in the world, Poole offers calm waters and a serene atmosphere, perfect for a reflective ceremony. Whether near the idyllic Brownsea Island or […]

The Round Barrow – Dorset

Keep your ashes in a Beautiful Barrow – an ancient tradition in a modern context. Situated in the heart of Dorset this is a wonderful option to keep a loved ones ashes. Location Higher Ground Meadow, Corscombe Dorset DT2 0QN Capacity 990 niches – 3000 + urns Types of Niche Offered Shared niche for single […]

Scattering Ashes from Swanage Pier in Dorset

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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 […]

Lesley Shand Funeral Directors: Blandford Forum, Dorset

Company Name Lesley Shand Funeral Directors About the company We are a family run company of funeral directors in Dorset. All our branches are independently managed – together we cover East & North Dorset, Poole, Wareham and the Isle of Purbeck. We offer advice and support on arranging a funeral, woodland burials, memorials, pre-paid funeral […]

Lesley Shand Funeral Directors: Corfe Mullen, Dorset

Albert Marsh Funeral Directors: Poole, Dorset

Albert Marsh Funeral Directors: Wareham, Dorset

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Company Name Albert Marsh Funeral Directors About the company We are a family run company of funeral directors in Dorset. All our branches are independently managed – together we cover East & North Dorset, Poole, Wareham and the Isle of Purbeck. We offer advice and support on arranging a funeral, woodland burials, memorials, pre-paid funeral […]

James Smith Funeral Directors: Swanage, Dorset

Company Name James Smith Funeral Directors About the company We are a family run company of funeral directors in Dorset. All our branches are independently managed – together we cover East & North Dorset, Poole, Wareham and the Isle of Purbeck. We offer advice and support on arranging a funeral, woodland burials, memorials, pre-paid funeral […]

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 […]

Facebook to the rescue again!

Man’s appeal after stolen van results in return of his mother’s ashes Two positive stories about Facebook in one week! Fingers crossed I will be on the payroll soon. This is the story of a man who had his mother ashes returned to him after a Facebook appeal. A thief stole his van in […]

Martyrs Tree Tolpuddle – Scattering ashes around the Tolpuddle tree

Martyrs Tree Tolpuddle – Scattering ashes around the Tolpuddle tree Martyrs Tree Tolpuddle. Here is an article from the Guardian newspaper from November 2012 the experience of one family scattering, well actually placing, the ashes of the husband and father at the famous Martyrs tree in Tolpuddle, A tree which became an iconic symbol when […]

Gran’s Ashes Run Aground on Beach

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Family’s Ashes Scatter Mishap at Low Tide The Bournemouth Echo recently carried a bittersweet tale of a family on a poignant mission to scatter their Gran’s ashes at sea near the iconic Old Harry Rocks in Dorset. The story took an unexpected turn when the boat they were on encountered trouble and became stuck on […]