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Ashes scattering near Sunderland’s Stadium of Light
For many supporters, Sunderland was more than just a football club.
The stadium was their happy place, filled with memories of matchdays, celebrations, and moments shared with friends and family.
Now their final farewell can take place near the stadium they called home, forever watching the team they loved.
The UK's highest rated ashes scattering service
Multi award winning drone memorial service
Five star reviews from families across the UK
Fully licensed and insured operators
Professional and respectful ceremonies
Multi-award winning
Multi award winning drone memorial service
Five star reviews from families across the UK
Fully licensed and insured operators
Professional and respectful ceremonies
Watch A Real Ceremony
Forever watching over the pitch they loved.
A Meaningful Tribute for Sunderland Supporters
For many fans, following Sunderland is a lifelong passion.
Generations of supporters have travelled to the stadium, celebrated unforgettable moments, and shared matchdays with the people they love.
For families wishing to honour that connection, Aerial Ashes offers a respectful drone ceremony near the Liverpool waterfront and stadium skyline.
Ashes are released into the sky overlooking the ground they loved, creating a symbolic tribute that keeps them forever close to the team and the memories that meant so much.
Why Families Choose Aerial Ashes
Respectful ceremonies designed around your wishes
Professional drone pilots with full insurance and licensing
Trusted by families across the UK
Optional filmed tribute video
Personal and meaningful locations
How The Ceremony Works
Speak with our team
We take the time to understand your wishes and help plan a meaningful tribute.
The drone ceremony
Ashes are carried by drone into the sky near the stadium skyline and released respectfully overlooking the pitch and Liverpool waterfront.
Family can attend
Families are welcome to attend the ceremony and share the moment together.
Receive a lasting tribute
*We are not affiliated or endorsed by the club
A Meaningful Tribute for Sunderland Supporters
Our ceremonies are held near the Stadium of Light, allowing families to honour loved ones with the stadium visible in the distance. Every tribute is conducted with care, respecting the location, local regulations, and airspace constraints.
Families can choose to attend in person or have the tribute carried out on their behalf, ensuring flexibility and dignity for everyone involved. Each tribute is carefully planned to reflect the personality and wishes of the loved one, providing a poignant and lasting way to celebrate their life.
Locations are selected thoughtfully around Sunderland, ensuring safe and respectful environments with skyline views of the Stadium of Light. Our experienced team uses professional drone technology, including the M600 Pro with drop box, to carry out each tribute precisely, ensuring a smooth, dignified, and memorable ceremony.
This service is independent and not affiliated with Sunderland AFC, conducted safely near the stadium and fully compliant with permissions, location suitability, and airspace regulations.
Read what our families Say About Us.
Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Matt was professional, kind and considerate. Communication was excellent throughout the process and as a family we are so happy that we chose to use Ariel ashes. We trusted Matt entirely and would recommend others to choose such a fantastic team to carry out their loved one’s final wishes. Lastly, to have a video that we are able to share with friends and family who were unable to attend on the day is invaluable. Unique and spectacular! Many thanks.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Matt and the team are very professional in their approach to giving service to such a personal occasion. They made us feel at ease and, with care and compassion the ashes ceremony was beautifully carried out. With live streaming and a video keepsake for those unable to attend it is a truly a complete and satisfying memory to cherish for all the family.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Aerial Ashes Ltd came to Trearddur Bay yesterday to scatter my brother's ashes by drone. My cousin, her husband and two friends joined me for this special occasion. We all gathered at 7 am and the weather was perfect. In a strange way it was enjoyable and not sombre and a wonderful way to celebrate my brother's life - he was always adventurous and I hope he would have been pleased. Thank you Aerial Ashes for making this a perfect day.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The day was a perfect, not a cloud in the sky, about 50 degrees, quiet, peaceful with the songs of many birds in the air along the River bank of the Thames. The selection of a resting place for our loved one was thoughtfully done. We could not have picked a more perfect place ourselves. Aerial Ashes looked after all the logistical details, which allowed our family to focus on the remembrance and memories of our loved one. We came away from the scattering experience feeling we had done what our loved one wanted and that our family member will rest in peace knowing she was loved and well remembered. We carry with us now good the memories of the day which honored the legacy of love and joy of our loved one. This will forever dwell in our hearts as a gentle reminder of the beautiful soul that graced our lives.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wow, it's hard to put into words what a wonderful experience we had with Aerial Ashes. Right from the first contact enquiring about scattering my Dad's ashes at sea off Aldeburgh Beach through to and including the actual scattering, we couldn't have asked for better. Christopher was friendly, efficient, accommodating and extremely professional throughout. As a result we had complete faith in him, no stress at all, which enabled us to concentrate on farewelling Dad in the way he wished. On the morning itself Christopher was joined by his colleague Matt who was equally lovely. They handled Dad's ashes very respectfully and liaised well with our priest who gave the committal service during which the drone carrying Dad's ashes was launched. The flight itself was beautiful, no rush, the drone flew around for a while while we watched, it was all so peaceful. When the ashes were finally released it almost felt spiritual, so gentle and peaceful...we watched as they floated and then gently disappeared. What a wonderful experience, it has really helped my family in our grief. The whole event was conducted sensitively and professionally by Christopher and Matt who made it all feel very personal, at no time did I feel that this was 'just a job' to them. Although they didn't know Dad, I felt as if they did and that we were a team on the day. We had the flight filmed by Matt via a second drone. The resulting video was sent to us within 3 days of the event and is very high quality - high and low resolution versions with some stills also. My family and I will cherish these forever. I highly recommend Aerial Ashes to you!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great company, highly recommend !Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From the first point of contact to the aerial scattering of our relative's ashes Christopher was a delight to deal with, blending efficiency with respect and perfectly fulfulling our relative's expressed wish to be cast into the sky from a height. Wholeheartedly recommend Aerial Ashes to anyone looking for this unique service.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very compassionate and understanding. Time keeping and contact was excellent at each stage of the process. Would highly recommend the company.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Christopher and the Aerial Ashes team handled our special occasion sensitively and with a real attention to detail. Everyone in the family commented on how beautiful the experience was, and how the team struck just exactly the right tone throughout. I have no hesitation in recommending the team and their service. An immense thanks from us all.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently had the pleasure of meeting the team from Aerial Ashes when we decided to release our Dad's ashes by drone over one of his favourite places. The lads where Amazing such kind and caring people who took the time to speak to everyone and explain anything that was asked. It's a different and unique way of releasing ashes by air and it bridged the generation gap and made everyone in attendance feel included very different than the usual way of scattering ashes. What started as a sad day for final farewells ended with sharing memories of happier times and gave us memories that will last forever. We can not thank aerial ashes enough for all they did on the day to make the day special for young and old
Jo Osborn
"Christopher and the Aerial Ashes team handled our special occasion sensitively and with a real attention to detail. Everyone in the family commented on how beautiful the experience was, and how the team struck just exactly the right tone throughout. I have no hesitation in recommending the team and their service. An immense thanks from us all."
Gillian Fox
"From the first point of contact to the aerial scattering of our relative's ashes Christopher was a delight to deal with, blending efficiency with respect and perfectly fulfulling our relative's expressed wish to be cast into the sky from a height. Wholeheartedly recommend Aerial Ashes to anyone looking for this unique service."
Isabel Scott
"Very compassionate and understanding. Time keeping and contact was excellent at each stage of the process. Would highly recommend the company.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Ashes are released into the sky near the stadium skyline overlooking the waterfront. Ashes are not released directly over the pitch itself as this is not permitted.
Yes. Families are welcome to attend and witness the tribute.
Many families choose to have the ceremony filmed so they can keep and share the moment.
Every ceremony is conducted with dignity, care and professionalism.
Ceremonies take place over water near the Liverpool waterfront with the stadium visible in the distance.
No. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the club or stadium.
Arrange A Meaningful Tribute
If your loved one followed Sunderland for a lifetime, we would be honoured to help you create a fitting tribute.
Speak with our team today.
Disclaimer
That approach matches the current Everton page, which already says the service is near the stadium and not directly over the pitch, while also stating there is no club affiliation.