13/10/2026
When ashes (cremated remains) arrive to us from the crematorium, they are carefully packed into a small box with a paper bag within it
We always give our families the choice of various ashes caskets but many choose a designed scatter tube, which makes the act of scattering the ashes so much more simple with no direct contact with the cremated remains 🦋
We always advise families who wish to scatter ashes to download the “what three words” app before they set off so that they can drop a pin in the exact spot ashes are scattered in - so if they visit the area in the future, they will have the exact location where their loved one was scattered 🦋The link can be found here
https://what3words.com/pretty.needed.chill?redirect=true
Permission requirements for scattering ashes depend on where you'd like to scatter:
Your own private land: no permission needed.
Someone else's private land (farmland, a garden, a sports ground): you'll need the landowner's permission, ideally in writing.
Public parks and green spaces: you'll usually need permission from the council or the relevant trust. Most councils and organisations like the National Trust allow this within their own guidelines.
Beaches: most beaches are public land, and ashes can usually be scattered with discretion, but it's worth checking with the local authority for any local restrictions.
Rivers and the sea: no permission is needed, but it's worth following Environment Agency guidance.
Cemeteries and churchyards: rules vary from site to site, so always check with the cemetery office or vicar first.
Schools, sports stadiums, theme parks and other tourist attractions tend to have their own specific policies.
Some allow scattering with permission, others don't. It's always worth asking directly. 🦋
