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…
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A change of mind is not a good enough reason
Seeking to exhume a loved one’s ashes is difficult when they are buried on Church land, you will need to apply to the Consistory Court of the diocese and demonstrate: exceptional circumstance. On the blog we like to report any case we come across so that you can get a better pictures as to what…
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Tomalin and Son: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Company Name Tomalin & Son About the company Tomalin & Son is a well-established and locally owned independent family company. Situated in the heart of Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire Committed to providing the highest standard of care and attention to each family and ensuring that every individual request is carried out with dignity and pride. Address…
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The cost of cremation in the UK
We have had a look at the Cremation Society of Great Britain figures for the cost of cremation in the United Kingdom, are the headlines. Countries in the UK in order of cost: Most expensive England; Scotland; Wales with the least expensive being Northern Ireland. In England there is unsurprisingly a rough north south divide…
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Oxford: River Thames
Scattering ashes on the River Thames at Oxford Location Central Oxford Area of operation Oxford and surrounding area into Oxfordshire – river Thames Type of boat Various boats from 12 – 50 seats Duration of trip Depends on your wishes Capacity of boat 12- 50 Refreshments Available at extra cost Additional info All religions catered…
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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.…
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