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Tag: Ireland

Ireland, with its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes, offers a serene and meaningful setting for cremation practices and scattering ashes. This enchanting country provides a variety of peaceful locations to honour your loved ones. From the tranquil shores of...

Republic of Ireland: Dublin

Scattering Ashes at Sea- Dublin Ireland The River Liffey in Dublin provides a unique and meaningful setting for scattering ashes in the heart of Ireland’s capital. Flowing through the city’s historic landmarks and vibrant surroundings, the Liffey offers a reflective and serene atmosphere for a heartfelt farewell. Whether holding the ceremony along its tranquil banks […]

Republic of Ireland: Dunmore East, County Waterford

Scattering Ashes at Sea – Waterford in Ireland Waterford Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, is a stunning location for scattering ashes along its beautiful coastline or the River Suir. Surrounded by lush countryside and historic landmarks, Waterford offers a unique and reflective setting. Whether on the tranquil waters of the Suir or the open sea, this […]

The Six Nations Rugby Tournament, Guinness and Scattering Ashes

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The Six Nations 2019. Hold the press, someone has invented some spooky mind ray thing and they are somehow extracting thoughts, I blame the Google Street View van. It must have some clever gizmo on it that is harvesting thought waves. This must be the only plausible explanation, otherwise how else could the advertising agency […]

Story about Scattering of Ashes wins Irish short story competition

Story about Scattering Ashes Ashes by Claire Zwaartmann has won first prize in RTÉ Radio 1 Short Story Competition (RTE is the Republic of Ireland’s public broadcaster). The story is about a deceased mans children scattering his ashes in the bay. It centres around the son needing to collect the ashes, the choice of location […]

Scattering Ashes Service Across the UK

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Scattering Ashes Service UK Ashes Scattering – With Care, Legality, and Dignity When ashes need to be scattered in a particular place — perhaps a favourite beach, a mountain view, or somewhere overseas — we can help. Our Scattering Ashes Service provides a trusted and respectful way to fulfil a loved one’s wishes when family, […]

Cremation in the Republic of Ireland

Ireland and the UK have many similar customs. Cremation is not one of them. In fact very few people in the RoI get cremated and whilst it is on the increase it is still around 15% (compared to ~75% of us in the UK). Why? Probably a combination of belief, customs and tradition. I found […]

Peter O’Toole ashes to scattered in Connemara

How Peter O’Toole’s final wishes for Connemara were honoured after his death The world recently bid farewell to the legendary Peter O’Toole, a movie star and renowned hell-raiser who passed away last month. O’Toole, whose career was marked by extraordinary performances, is best remembered for his iconic portrayal of T.E. Lawrence in the classic film […]

Can you send cremation ashes in the post?

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Royal Mail Policy on Sending Ashes in the Post If you’re planning to send cremation ashes by post within the UK or abroad, it’s essential to understand the Royal Mail and Parcelforce regulations. The rules are quite strict — and for good reason — but there are safe, legal, and reliable ways to transport ashes […]

Scattering Ashes at Sea – Don’t risk your life to commemorate another’s

Consider your Surrounding when Choosing to Scatter In a tragic incident on a stormy Friday afternoon, a grieving woman lost her life on the rugged Connemara coast while attempting to scatter her sister’s ashes into the sea. The woman, believed to be in her 40s, was accompanied by a male companion along a cliff path […]