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Man loses his Mum’s on the way home – help him find them

We all lose things; I am dreadful for it. But most things don’t matter, turn up again or often were there all along. Not so for Paul Gale a security guard from Camberwell in London. He has lost his mum’s ashes, on the way back the pub. Poor Mr Glee is quite rightly distress about […]

Hindu Celebrant – Sonal Dave – Ashes Puja Ceremony

Introducing Sonal Dave – Hindu Celebrant Losing a loved one is one of the hardest journeys that we will face in life. There can be so many expectations and lots of voices telling you what to do, when to do it, how to do it and the list is just endless. Sometimes there is no […]

Hawking’s Ashes are buried with the greats

The late great professor Stephen Hawking ashes have been interred at Westminster Abbey between those of Charles Darwin and Isaac Newton. He was buried under an are at a ceremony conducted on 15 June 2018 Quite rightly so, not only achieving so much for science but for his positive impact on attitudes towards disability. And […]

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 […]

Poetic Endings: Ealing, London

Company Name Poetic Endings About the company Modern Funeral Directors in London Poetic Endings is a modern funeral service in London. We empower you to have the funeral that you want and need because we believe that good funerals are incredibly important. We can help you with both modern and traditional, simple, creative, bespoke, green, […]

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 […]

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 , […]

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 […]

Queens Park Rangers a Prince among Clubs

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QPR have a great policy… The details of ashes scatterings and memorial services at Loftus Road are: We would be delighted to carry out your wish for the ashes of your loved one to be scattered at QPR. The procedure starts when you contact the club chaplain, Rev’d Cameron Collington (details below). He will arrange a […]

Scattering Ceremony – Dove Release: Greater London

Scattering Ashes Ceremony – Dove Release 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 […]

Ashes in Fireworks: a lovely Guardian article

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I suppose it is because we get regular enquirers about putting ashes in fireworks that I don’t think there is anything unusual or strange about it, but I suppose we are a bit more exposed to it than most, so when the Dearly Beloved passed the Family Section of the Guardian across the breakfast table […]

Benfleet Essex River Thames

Scattering Ashes at Sea or Thames Estuary Reviews are at the bottom of the page, please add yours if you use this service Location Benfleet, Essex Area of operation Benfleet, Canvey Island – other destinations are available along the river Thames subject to additional costs. Type of boat Charter Duration of trip As required […]

The Orgins of the Ashes cricket contest – a protest for cremation

As one of the world greatest sporting contest draws to a close and England retain the precious little trophy, spare a thought for where this tiddler came from and what was the symbolism. The story starts in 1882, at the Oval cricket ground in London, when England cricketers managed to clutch defeat from the jaws of […]

Is there space for Columbariums to be an option for ashes the UK

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Is there space for Columbariums to be an option for ashes the UK? I think so, in fact I think they are really overlooked in the UK. My only beef is the ones I see here in the UK and to a certain extent the US are a bit ugly and too utilitarian. There is no imagination, no […]

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Margaret Thatcher’s ashes are to be interred at the Royal Chelsea Hospital

The ex prime minister Margaret Thatcher is to have her ashes interred (buried) next to those of her late husband Denis. Following the private cremation of Mrs Thatcher at Mortlake cremation in South West London the family plan to keep hold of the ashes until the autumn before interring them at the Royal Chelsea Hospital […]

Celebrant offering ash scattering services

Celebrant: Glynes Mewton, Nationwide

Name: Glynes Mewton Base: North London South Hertfordshire Area covered: Nationwide Description of service: Glynes Mewton is a compassionate individual who helps people on their carry out dignified scattering or interring ceremonies from , boat services to wood scatterings. All services offered. From the celebrant: Together we can design a fitting tribute to your […]

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 […]

Boat for Scattering Ashes on the River Thames in Central London

Central London: River Thames

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Scattering Ashes on the River Thames in Central London Location Lambeth Pier, Albert Embankment Area of operation Central London area from Chelsea to the west, on the east, Southwark, the City of London and as far down as the Tower of London, you can travel further by prior arrangement at an additional charge. Type of […]

Boat for Scattering ashes on the River Thames at Windsor and Slough

Windsor and Slough: River Thames

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Scattering ashes on the River Thames at Windsor and Slough Location Windsor Promenade, Windsor, Berkshire Area of operation River Thames at Windsor Type of boat Passenger vessel Capacity of the boat Up to 50 guests Refreshments Fully stocked bar serving hot & cold drinks Disabled access Limited – Light wheelchairs Duration of trip 1 hour […]

Kingston and Richmond: River Thames

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Scattering Ashes on the River Thames at Kingston and Richmond Location Kingston upon Thames – London / Surrey Area of operation Kingston upon Thames and Richmond Type of boat Various passenger boats Capacity of the boats Up to 40 Refreshments NA Disabled access One boat with disabled access, please inform the boat operator when making […]

Hindu Funeral Ashes: why the Thames?

Any population who migrates to a different country, to a certain extent, will have to assimilate their customs and traditions into the adopted country, Hindus and Hinduism is no different. According to the UK census of 2001 there are just over half a million Hindus in the UK although some estimates go much higher. […]

Thank Kew – Scattering at Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens: permit ashes to be scattered. This can be arranged by emailing commemorative@kew.org or by calling Rebekah Spencer on 020 8332 3645. It can be done on any day, and while there is no specific notice period the earlier the better as only one scattering per day is permitted. At Kew ashes can be scattered […]