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The Six Nations Rugby Tournament, Guinness and Scattering Ashes

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…

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…

Northampton Saints Rugby Football Club policy on Scattering Ashes at Franklin’s Gardens

Not good news from the Saints : This is what Northampton Rugby Football Club said: We do not allow scattering or burial of ashes in the [Franklin’s Gardens] stadium as it has the potential to cause too many problems in the future. As yet we do not have a memorial garden although this is something we…

Gloucester Rugby Football Club’s policy on scattering ashes at the Kingsholm Stadium

Gloucester Rugby Football Club’s policy on scattering ashes at the Kingsholm Stadium. Glouster is very much a rugby town. At the time of writing they strong track record in the Aviva Premiership and I think the fact that the town focuses so much on it that theirs is a stance different to the other clubs…

Ashes Policy at Reading Football Club

We asked Reading Football Club to let us know what their policy was on the scattering at Madejski Stadium in Reading This is what they said: We are unable to have ashes scattered on the pitch at the Madejski Stadium. We do however have a garden of remembrance at the stadium where supporters are more than…

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

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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…

How to honour a friend: flush him down the loo

Okay, so that might not be the first thing you think when considering the options for the ashes of a lifelong friend. However, that is what Thomas McDonald decided to do to honour his friend. Any old toilets, you might be thinking? No, specifically those of baseball grounds in the US. Why? Well, firstly Mr…

Golf clubs of Britain – this is how you should do it..

Dear Golf Clubs please take note from the Cabramatta Golf Club in New South Wales, Australia. When loyal member Graham Curtis passed away last year his family sought to carry out his last wishes. As was keen golfer and a long-time member of the Cabramatta Golf Club “He asked to have his ashes scattered there…

Trent Bridge cricket ground’s ash scattering policy

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Good news! Nottingham county cricket ground allows ashes to be scattered at Trent Bridge. Of course, they have to work around the cricket season when matches are being played at the ground, and also what functions are being held here during the year. Sunday, particularly, is a popular day to choose as, generally, there are no events…

Sports fan deifies ban to scatter on third base

Sports fans can have an extremely strong bond with their club and judging by the amount of requests and queries we get, they can often wish to have their ashes scattered at the hallow turf. This story from the US is interesting as not only does it concern someone breaking the rules, but their keenness…

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…

Queens Park Rangers a prince among clubs

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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 time with the club…

Ashes scattered over AstroTurf: Blue Jays fan memorialised

The Rogers Stadium in Toronto, home to the baseball tem the Blue Jays, was the target of an ill-fated ash scattering. During a game between the Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers a fan entered the entire contents of an entire urn near the Jay’s dugout. The grounds people not being sure what it was called…

Leicester City FC -scattering ashes at King Power Stadium

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Leicester City (aka the Foxes) the powerhouse of East Midlands football secondly only to the might Cobblers in this part of the world a have a garden of remembrance for their fans. I am pleased to say that they offer a couple of options, a plaque and / or scattering. You can choose to have plaque which has a…

Come on the Tigers: Hull City FCs policy on scattering ashes at the KC Stadium

Hull City FC, known affectionately as the the Tigers, a have good positive policy on scattering of ashes at the club. They allow ashes to be scattered at the KC stadium. They informed us of the following: The ashes are normally scattered on a weekday as long as they don’t have any matches that day. …

Sheffield Wednesday: Policy on scattering ashes

Sheffield Wednesday Football Club based in Hillsborough in the north of the city have a designated area is directly outside the ground on the south stand bridge for the purposes of scattering ashes of the their fans and supporters. It is outside the ground rather than inside so family and friends can pay tributes at any…

Ashes not welcome at Melbourne Cricket Ground’s (MCG)

Sadly I am not talking about little trophy so prized by cricketing teams of England and Australia. Officials from Melbourne Cricket Ground MCG wish to make it clear that scattering ashes at the ground is not on. Last month there had been a number of deposits at during an open day at the ground.…

The Football Association’s guidance on scattering ashes

(c) npr.org Humble apologies if you clicked on the title expecting a policy position statement. Sorry to disappoint but the truth is the Football Association does not have one, at least that is what they told me when I asked. The very helpful lady at the FA said: ” We have looked into this for…

Bristol City Football Club Policy

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Bristol City do allow ashes to be interred at the ground, they don’t allow them to be scattered. The response from Bristol City is interesting a spokesman said: “As has been the case for many years, Football League guidelines state clubs are not allowed to have ashes scattered on the pitch due to health and…

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…

The forever fisherman: an anglers choice

People who have a passion for a sport often choose to have their association enshrined with their ashes. So whilst the request Mr Peter Hodges, an angler from Somerset final wish may seem strange to many, to others it has perfect resonance. When Mr Hodge, at the age of 60, discovered that had motor neurone…

A fairway farewell? The golfer’s dilemma

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Are you a golfer or was your loved one a golfer? Are you thinking of scattering your/their ashes on a golf course? If the answer is yes to these questions then read on. I found an excellent article by a chap named Mark Donavan who has considered the angle very thoroughly from a golfer’s…

At Lord’s: A Cricketer’s farewell

Was your loved one a fan of the thwack of leather on willow? If so then this may be perfect… It is little I repair to the matches of the Southron folk, Though my own red roses there may blow; It is little I repair to the matches of the Southron folk, Though the red…

Scattering ashes at sports grounds – researcher needs your help

Scattering Ashes is trying to help out on research on scattering on sports grounds this is what they say: Hello, I am a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire and my recent research interest is exploring the decision making process for scattering human ashes at sport sites. My research is a case study centers…

An ashes tour with a difference

I do occasional get a stray cricket fan coming to the site in the mistaken belief I have some insight into the fabulous test series between England and Australia. Well hopefully if you are one of those very people you will like this post and raise a glass to one who shares your passion.…

The Beckham’s what blog would be complete with out them

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David Beckham scatters his Grandfather’s ashes at Tottenham’s White Heart lane As you may have noticed from our page on football pitches Tottenham Hotspur do not usually allow the scattering of ashes on there ground, but were prepared to make an exception for Joseph the Grandfather of the ex England captain. His grandfather was passionate about the…

Scatter ashes at Cricket Grounds our new page

The thwack of Leather on Willow. The halcyon days of an English summer. This wonderfully evocative sport has its routes deeply intertwined with the fabric of the English nation (sorry those from Glamorgan I am generalising). We have put pages up on which horse racing venues and football grounds allow the spreading of ashes and…

Can you scatter ashes at Twickenham?

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It must be every English Rugby Union fan’s dream to have their ashes scattered at Twickenham. They do have a policy and due to the demand it is pretty restrictive, however I for one was touched and impressed at what they had decided. This is what they said: The RFU Council has a policy for…

Ashes at Aintree Racecourse

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It is good news and it is simple, Aintree the home of the Grand National Horse race says yes to the scattering of cremation ashes. It is possible to scatter ashes at the Aintree Racecourse. Please contact the grounds team, who will arrange a time for this to take place at a convenient part of the…

Cheltenham Races – gets a gold star

Good news – it would appear that Cheltenham Racecourse allows scattering of cremated funeral ashes, here is what they say: ” We allow the scattering of ashes at Cheltenham Racecourse. There is no charge however there are restrictions as to when they can do this. We don’t permit it during race meetings or either the…

Shame, it is a No from Wembley

Sadly you are not allowed scatter a home of football…So inspiring memories and not memorials then. The main reason they say is that the company that runs it does not own it. So if this was you plan you may need to reconsider it.

Scattering Ashes at West Bromwich Albion

West Bromwich Albion Football Club (The Baggies) West Bromwich Albion have a garden of remembrance at The Hawthorns which is where ashes can be scattered and small plaques left for loved ones that have passed away. The garden is situated in the corner of the East stand car park. Ashes can be scattered at any…

Scattering Ashes Manchester City FC

There is a Memorial Garden available at the Stadium for families of fans to spread ashes and take time to remember. This garden is located outside Entrance at The Colin Bell Stand. The Garden has been created by volunteers, including staff at the Club and local businesses. The Garden is maintained by staff at the…

Scattering Ashes Liverpool FC

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UPDATE: sadly Liverpool FC no longer offer a scattering service at Anfield See below for response from Liverpool Football Club “The Club offer appointments to scatter ashes, but we now feel a responsibility to explain our pitch refurbishment procedures, which takes place during our closed season. We remove the top layer of sand/soil,…