England - Scattering Ashes

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Choosing a suitable location for your Ashes into Fireworks

Memorial firework displays / Ashes into Fireworks Displays are a truly memorable way to give a loved one a proper send off. And not as expensive as you would think with prices starting under £1000 We get a lot of questions about where and how, so I thought it was wise to share the insight […]

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Stourport Upon Severn: Worcestershire West Midlands

Scattering Ashes on the River Severn in Stourport near Birmingham Location Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire Area of operation The River Severn in Stourport, West Midlands Convenient for Birmingham. Kidderminster, Worcester, Stourport, Leominster, Bridgnorth and Wolverhampton Type of boat Passenger Vessel Duration of trip 40 Mins Capacity of boat Max 120 Passengers Refreshments The boat is equipped with a […]

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 […]

Location South East England – New Forest, Hampshire: Ashes into Stratosphere / the Edge of Space

Would you like your loved one’s ashes scattered on the edge of space? We have a launch site in the New Forest in Hampshire just a hop skip and Jump from London. Say goodbye in your own way, bring family and friends together, celebrate your loved one’s life, at a perfect individually customised launch day? […]

Location South West England – Falmouth, Cornwall: Ashes into Stratosphere / the Edge of Space

Would you like your loved one’s ashes scattered on the edge of space? We have a launch site in the wonderful town of Falmouth, right in the heart of Cornwall. You can let the ashes go from this idyllic location and off they sail. Say goodbye in your own way, bring family and friends together, […]

Location Eastern England – Ellsworth, Cambridgeshire: Ashes into Stratosphere / the Edge of Space

Imagine a farewell for your loved one where their ashes were sent of into the sky to the edge of space – how enigmatic is that? We have a launch site in Ellsworth in the beautiful county of Cambridgeshire . You can say goodbye in your own way, bring family and friends together, celebrate your […]

Location Central England – Cotswolds: Ashes into Stratosphere / the Edge of Space

Would you like your loved one’s ashes scattered on the edge of space? A sky burial so to speak? Now with a launch site based in the Cotswolds in the Heart of England , you can say goodbye in your own way, bring family and friends together, celebrate your loved one’s life, at a […]

Ashes sent to the Edge of Space / Ashes in the Strarosphere

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 – […]

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. […]

Are councils refusing to hand over ashes in the cases of ‘pauper funerals’?

Right, a controversial subject. Let’s us attempt to set out the stall in a nonpartisan fashion. A Pauper Funeral is an old-fashioned/emotive term for funerals where the local authority are required to step in as the family are either unwilling or unable to pay for the funeral. Technically these are known as public health funerals […]

Lowestoft: Norfolk and Suffolk Broads

Scattering Ashes on the Norfolk Broads Location Somerleyton, Suffolk (between Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth) Area of operation Norfolk and Suffolk Broads – River Waveney Type of boat Broadland Grebe. Traditional vintage Broads motor cruiser built in 1958. Duration of trip As required, usually 1-2 hours but longer by prior arrangement. Capacity of boat 4/5 plus […]

Training Course: Scattering or Interring of Cremated Remains

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Training Course: Scattering or Interring of Cremated Remains Training Course. There is a growing trend for funerals to focus on the ashes element of the ceremony which is a very positive development. However, often those doing the scattering will have received little or no formal training. A small investment in staff training will have two […]

Regional variations in our relationship with ashes

By and large us Brits are of a mind when it comes to cremation and the scattering of ashes – across age, political persuasion, gender and locality we are broadly similar in outlook. With one notable exception – The older we get the more we would prefer to be cremated. However, the recent YouGov survey on […]

Scattering Ashes Service across the UK and overseas

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Scattering Ashes Service Scattering Ashes Service across the UK and overseas. Are you looking for your loved one’s ashes to be scattering at a particular destination within the UK or overseas but are unable to do this yourself? We can help. Many of us will have a place in mind that we want our ashes […]

Church of England rules on Exhumation of Ashes: what are Exceptional Circumstances

The Church of England considers the burial of ashes final. To get ashes removed from consecrated land is difficult if not impossible, you will need to demonstrate exceptional circumstances and navigate the very formal language used by the church. Set out below is what you need to know. You would need to get permission (known as […]

Myth busting at Tesside Crematoria

First and foremost I must apologise for plagiarism, not something I tend to do, but this really couldn’t be improved upon. The main reason I reproduce like this on occasion is so that good stuff like this does not get lost in the morass that is the web. So I hope I can be forgiven […]

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 […]

A new free short guide: What to do with Ashes now – available to people working with bereaved families

We have been blogging and writing on the subject of ashes for a several years now, and we have produced a lot of guidance on what people could do with ashes. However, until now we have only had this information available on the website and our booklet*. The good news is we have taken the main […]

Scattering Ashes – please do it safely!

When choosing to scatter ashes people are often drawn to the most dramatic or significant piece of the landscape: the a promontory, a mountain peak or a cliff edge. These places are often fraught with danger and in an emotionally heightened state this is risk can be increased. Last month it would appear that two […]

Kent: The River Medway – Tonbridge

Scattering Ashes on the River Medway Tonbridge Location Big Bridge, Tonbridge High Street TN9 1DR Area of operation River Medway in Kent Type of boat Modern electric launch Duration of trip Any to suit, minimum 30 minutes Capacity of boat 12 passengers Refreshments Located in the centre of Tonbridge with many café, restaurants and pubs […]

Exhumation granted due to proximity to footpath

As you may have seen from other posts I try and highlight as many examples of formal exhumation for Church of England cemeteries as possible so I can give you an idea of what constitutes exceptional circumstances as possible. If you are not aware exceptional circumstances are the criteria the Church of England puts in […]

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 […]

Steam Railway: an ashes send off with a toot toot!

Steam trains are so enigmatic. They epitomise an age of style and engineering and they are a passion for many of us in the UK and beyond. Well there may be an opportunity for you to have your ashes blown from the ash box (I think I have correct). The South Devon Railway Trust – the organisations runs the South […]

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 […]

Scattering Ashes is the nation’s favourite choice!

Fact: 79% of those wishing to be cremated want their ashes scattered. Which means about 2/3rds of us in total (80% of people are cremated). The result of a recent YouGov survey confirmed what we have believed for years, if you want to be cremated then most of you want your ashes to be scattered. The […]

Wondering what to do with his wife’s ashes

The following is a cut and paste from the Saturday Guardian (I am never quite sure if I am allowed to do that, but I have fully referenced it!) It concerns deliberation from a husband on what to do with his wife’s ashes, it is interesting and moving. It also adds a real voice , […]

Charging for families to witness a scattering ceremony

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Local Authorities are often at the sharp end of public anger when it comes to bereavement services, in extreme cases like the baby ashes scandal at Morten Hall or issues around removal of memorial items from a grave plot. I tend not to be partisan on behalf of the public, councils often have a difficult […]

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Bespoke Stone Memorials: Meet your Maker Series

Bespoke Stone Memorials. It is truly humbling to do what we do, not only do we get to speak to some of the most amazing customers every day but we also get to work with some of the most talented and genuine artists in the UK. The people who make our bespoke items really do give […]

Ashes into Fireworks: Self-fire or an organised display?

Ashes into fireworks Are you considering going out with a bang? Putting cremation ashes into fireworks – what are the things you need to think about… There are two main options for you: Having your ashes in a firework display or having the ashes placed in a rocket or a self-firing fireworks box. There are advantages […]

Natural burial site for ashes: Aylesbury Vale Buckinghamshire:

Looking for a natural burial / interment site for ashes? We have teamed up with a recommend natural burial company that offers this service. The site at Long Furlong, as the meadow is known, is typical of the surrounding area of the Aylesbury Vale in Buckinghamshire – a wide open landscape with big skies. Unhurried, tranquil […]

Amble near Newcastle: Northumbria

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Boat charter Amble near Newcastle scattering ashes at sea Location Amble, Northumberland Area of operation Alnmouth Bay or a visit to Coquet Island Type of boat Storebro 34 Workboat Duration of trip Approx 45 -60 Mins Capacity of boat 8 people Refreshments Can be arranged Suitable urns Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to […]

Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire: River Avon

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Boat for scattering ashes on the River Avon in Stratford on Avon Location Based in Stratford upon Avon Area of Operation The River Avon in Stratford upon Avon Type of Boat The Rita Ellen is a 53 feet long class V passenger boat. Heated, with tables and chairs. Duration of Trip Approximately 90 minutes although […]

Is it grave robbing or grounds maintenance?

Darren Bibb is angry with Solihull Council: accusing them of grave robbing! Mr Bibb’s disabled son passed away just after his 18th birthday in 2011, and the family decided to place a stone memorial over where his ashes are buried on the grass and adjacent to the headstone. But the council has removed the memorial stone. […]

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 […]

King Arthur wants cremated remains reburied at Stonehenge

Apparently the legendary king of England has been reincarnated, what’s more Arthur Pendragon is on the war path once more. He and bands of druids are not happy the cremated remains dug up and removed from Stonehenge are not being treated with due respect and they want them returned to the earth where they belong. […]

Exhumation is getting the Church hot under the (dog) collar

It seems the national paper picked up on the case of Mrs Gooch, who wanted her mums cremated remains moved as she could not access the grave as she was wheelchair bound. The church refused as it was not exceptional circumstances. The Sunday Express, the Guardian and the Telegraph all picked up on this growing […]

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Pensioner failed to get exhumation order on the grounds of access

A pensioner from Norfolk has failed in her attempt to get the ashes of her mother exhumed. She had partitioned the Church of England’s Consistory Court but to no avail. Mrs Queenie Ivy Gooch wanted the ashes of her mother moved from the Churchyard in Gunton to the nearby Kirkley Cemtery so that she could […]

Don’t put Scatter Tubes in the water!

Scatter tubes are not designed to be placed in the water. They are made of a thick dense card, which also has an semi impervious layer of ink, the result is they are likely to float and will not sink for some considerable time: meaning that you loved ones ashes may end up on shore or […]

A strangers ashes buried in your garden – spooky

When Bill Stephenson of Cherter-le-Street noticed something odd under the rose bush in his garden he went to investigate – he discovered a plaque beneath that was an urn. Now you may jump to the conclusion that Bill had unearthed a previous resident of the house. But this is not true, Bill had lived in […]

How bad can it get: hiding a son’s cremation from an estranged spouse?

It never fails to surprise or sadden me the length some people will go get one over on an ex-partner. A trial is taking place in Stoke upon Trent of a woman who is accused of twice falsifying paperwork to prevent the son’s father from attending his funeral. The deceased passed away at the age […]

Maldon: Essex

Scattering Ashes on the Thames Estuary Maldon, Essex Location Maldon, Essex Area of operation Blackwater Type of boat Thames Sailing Barge Duration of trip 2-4 hours Capacity of boat 50 Refreshments Lunches, Afternoon Teas or self-cater. Licensed Bar. Additional info The whole barge can be hired privately. Ceremony Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead […]

Lake District Coniston Water Scattering on Water

Coniston Water: Lake District

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Scattering ashes on Coniston Water in the Lake District Location Coniston Area of operation Coniston Water, Lake District, South Cumbria Type of boat Traditional -wooden launch Duration of trip 1-2 hours after last sailing of the day or early morning Capacity of boat 63 pax Refreshments Available from Waterhead Hotel and delivered on to launch […]

Temporary ashes storage: Essex

Not yet ready to scatter, bury or inter your loved ones ashes permanently, yet do not feel able or comfortable keeping them at home? Now you have the option of storing the ashes in a dignified, tasteful and secure environment. However instead of needing to sign up to for fifteen or twentyfive year lease on a […]

Who gets the ashes: funeral directors caught in the crossfire

The law is not the most dynamic of tools and the law regarding cremation is not at the top of the legislators agenda. It is not set up to find the ‘right home’ for the ashes, it looks at it from the point of view of correct and efficient disposal. However there are two well […]

Money raised for charities from metal reclaimed from a crematoria to top £2m

Now this is good news. The money raised for charities from the recycled metals the arise from cremation is set to reach £2m. When a body is cremated the non-combustible parts are left behind: the bones (the ashes) and any metal which arises. This metal was historically just the ironwork used to make […]

Burnley FC says no to Radio 5 presenter

Burnley FC has number of famous supports perhaps the the most famous is Prince Charles (I was a little surprised to read this too) anyway among the faithful is Radio 5 Presenter Tony Livesey. In a discussion about the Brazilian club Corinthians offering burial plots for their fans Mr Livsey, proclaimed that he was going […]

Bespoke Wooden Urn Tattoos: Insignia, designs or inscriptions

Bespoke Urn Tattoo or Pyrography Bespoke Urn Tattoo. We have found a talented pyrographic artist who can tattoo any design onto a handmade wooden urn. Would you like a completely bespoke design, motif or insignia on your wooden urn? Scattering Ashes already offers a range of beautiful handmade wooden urns, made here in Devon. Now, we […]

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