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Tag: Yorkshire

Yorkshire, with its breathtaking landscapes and rich historical sites, offers a serene setting for scattering ashes and holding cremation ceremonies. This beautiful county provides a variety of peaceful locations to honour your loved ones. From the stunning Yorkshire Dales and...

John Craven’s Yorkshire Farewell – and a Monty Python Twist

How famous farewells reflect the lives behind them It’s always striking when well-known names share their thoughts about what should happen when they go. For some, it’s a grand memorial or a lavish tomb. For others, it’s far simpler – and all the more touching for it. Countryfile’s John Craven recently revealed where he’d like […]

The River Don, Doncaster – South Yorkshire

Scattering Ashes on the River Don in South Yorkshire The River Don in Doncaster provides a peaceful and reflective setting for scattering ashes, offering a connection to nature in the heart of South Yorkshire. Flowing through historic landscapes and lush countryside, the river’s gentle waters create a serene and meaningful atmosphere for a heartfelt farewell. […]

Scattering Ashes on Water – River Ouse: York

Scattering Ashes on the River Ouse Yorkshire The River Ouse in York offers a serene and historic setting for scattering ashes. Flowing through the heart of this iconic city, the river is surrounded by York’s stunning architecture, including the medieval city walls and the majestic York Minster, providing a meaningful and reflective backdrop for a […]

Whitby North Yorkshire: North East Coast

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Scattering Ashes at Sea Whitby Yorkshire Whitby’s dramatic coastline and historic charm make it an unforgettable location for scattering ashes. Nestled along the North Yorkshire coast, this seaside town offers breathtaking views of the North Sea and the iconic Whitby Abbey. The peaceful waters and rugged cliffs provide a reflective and dignified setting to honour […]

We Are in a Museum! Hindu Water takes Centre Place

We Are in a Museum! We are thrilled to announce that our biodegradable Hindu Urn has been selected for a prominent spot in the Leeds City Museum’s latest exhibition, “Living with Death: An Exhibition Exploring Death, Dying and Bereavement.” This exhibition delves into the diverse ways in which different cultures handle death and mourning, offering […]

Wilsill Harrogate – Memorial Trees and Woodland

Company Name Make It Wild Limited Location Wilsill, near Harrogate Type of Environment Woodland Memorial Tree Yes, ash treated and mixed with compost Types of Services Offered Memorial tree Direct Burial No Memorials We provide an untreated wooden plaque with a bespoke message from the family. Celebrant Referral Offered Not as far as I’m aware, […]

John Noakes goes out with a Bang! Intrepid presenters’ final farewell

Even saying John Noakes’ name will bring a smile to your face if you are of certain age, what was one of the most loved icons of 70s children’s TV. From climbing Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square to sky diving. If Blue Peter had a task that needing a bit of derring-do, then he was […]

Celebrity Ash Scattering Ceremony at Clifford’s Tower in York

David Gest TV impresario and ex husband of Liza Minnelli passed away in April this year and after a public funeral in Golders Green in London, his nearest and dearest decided that York would be the most appropriate place to scatter his ashes. David loved the city and had said that was where he wished to […]

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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 […]

Memorialising Premature and Neonatal Cremations

The Mortonhall and Shrophire tragedies have highlighted the extremely sensitive issue of ashes from premature or neonatal deaths. The loss of a baby brings extreme grief to families. One additional issue is that with some very small babies the bones have not yet formed and as such there is no ashes left to collect. The lack of […]

Bespoke Urns – Whatever you can Imagine!

Meet Your Maker – Annie Leigh – Bespoke Urns Biodegradable water urns handmade, handpainted and completely bespoke. Our talented artist Annie Leigh hand makes these amazing urns using a papier-mâché technique gradually building up the shape and then hand painting it with exquisite designs. You can choose from a range of different ideas: for the […]

A 6ft dinosaur, 600 umbrellas and a casket of ashes

Unclaimed lost property on a train includes a cremation urn All left First Trans Pennine trains – umbrellas, well indeed I think all of us have done that at least once. The ashes slightly strange. I suppose if you put them on the seat beside you and then jump off in a bit of a […]

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

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Hull City FC – A Positive Approach to Ashes Scattering ⭐ Good news again — Hull City FC, known affectionately as the Tigers, has long taken a clear and compassionate approach to requests for the scattering of cremated ashes. The club has confirmed that it does allow ashes to be scattered at the KC Stadium, […]

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Mortuary Mix-Up Leads to Exhumation and Family Distress

Wrong Burial Plot Mistake at Cemetery Requires Corrective Exhumation A very sad story from Hull, Christopher Addler died in police custody and was buried in 2000, after this his niece died and her wishes were to have her ashes scattered on her uncle’s grave. It turns out that the body buried is likely to be […]

Cremation Memorial Plaques Scam – Man Jailed

Criminal Sentenced for Fraud Involving Memorial Plaques and Ashes Sites A thief has been given a six month prison sentence for selling brass memorial plaque for scrap metal. Nathan Hallsworth, twenty-six, admitted handling stolen goods but said he had not known what they were – yeah right! The court was told the significant distress caused […]

Two of true heroes brought together and buried side by side after 72 years

How long-lost war remains were finally interred together I loved this story; there is something of the schoolboy, something of the epic, and a completeness about it. This story is about the explorer Frank Wild finally having his ashes laid to rest. He accompanied the Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton on four adventures to Antarctica as […]

Paratrooper’s Ashes Scattered Over Arnhem in Fitting Farewell

Paratrooper’s Ashes Scattered Over Arnhem in Fitting Farewell This is a great story of paratrooper, veteran of WWII and subsequent conflicts, having his ashes scattered at the site of one of the famous locations in airborne military history. Ernest Venus passed away earlier this year and his daughter Joan Venus Evans thought it would be […]

Sports Fans of Doncaster now have a special place for their ashes

Sports Fans of Doncaster now have a special place for their cremated ashes. The Keepmoat stadium in Doncaster, home to Doncaster Rovers Doncaster Rugby League Club (the Dons), the Athletics Club and Doncaster Rovers Belles, is to have a memorial garden for Rovers fans and like to be able to scatter their ashes by the […]

Frustration Over Burying Cremation Ashes at a Family Grave

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Regulation and Red Tape Make Burial of Ashes Difficult A lady from North Yorkshire has discovered the large amount of red tape and hurdles needed have her casket (cremation urn) buried at a family grave, and she has said that if it can’t be done legally then she would do it illegally. Mrs Rea wants […]

Bridlington, Yorkshire : North East Coast

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Scattering Ashes at Sea Bridlington Yorkshire Bridlington, situated on the picturesque Yorkshire coast, offers a tranquil and scenic setting for scattering ashes. Known for its golden beaches, rugged cliffs, and stunning views of the North Sea, this charming seaside town provides a peaceful and reflective environment for a heartfelt farewell. Whether you choose to hold […]