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Scatterings ashes by boat or drone?
Scattering ashes has been a long-held tradition in many cultures, symbolising the final journey of a loved one and their return to nature. Traditionally, boats have been used for this purpose, allowing families to release ashes into bodies of water, signifying the finality of the physical and spiritual journey. However, with advancements in technology, particularly…
Read MoreThe perfect scatter
Aerial Ashes is the UK’s leading aerial ashes scattering service. Scattering ashes by drone introduces a novel approach to a timeless ritual, merging technology with tradition. Achieving the perfect scatter hinges on a delicate balance of several key factors: aerodynamics, velocity, wind speed, wind direction, and flow rate. Achieving this sweet spot is the responsibility…
Read MoreAdvantages of Using Drones for Scattering Ashes Over Traditional Methods
In the solemn moments following the passing of a loved one, decisions surrounding how to honour their memory are deeply personal and significant. One such decision often revolves around the scattering of their ashes, a ritual imbued with emotional weight and symbolic resonance. Traditionally, scattering ashes has been carried out by boat, amidst the gentle…
Read MoreScattering ashes in the future
Aerial Ashes is a current innovative way to scatter ashes as the leading UK aerial ashes scattering service. But what will scattering ashes look like in the future? We thought we would have a little look: In the next 50 years, the way humans scatter ashes is likely to evolve alongside societal, technological, and environmental…
Read MoreThe top 10 mistakes people might make when scattering ashes
the top 10 scattering ashes mistakes: 1. Not obtaining permission or checking regulations for the chosen scattering location. 2. Choosing a location without considering environmental factors like wind or tide. 3. Not properly securing the ashes container, leading to spills or mishaps during the scattering. 4. Forgetting to involve close family members or friends who…
Read MoreHindu Scattering Ashes by Drone over Water
A Noteworthy scattering recently, reported with the permission of the family, was that of a Hindu scattering of ashes on a river. This site chosen was on the outskirts of Stratford upon Avon. The Hindu faith believes in reincarnation and cremation is seen as a swift way of separating the body from the soul. Once…
Read MoreAerial Ashes win support from JC Atkinson with launch promotion at the National Funeral Exhibition
The last 12 months of Scattering Ashes by Drone have been a rewarding experience platform for Aerial Ashes and the service provided is gradually being more widely understood in the UK.
Read MoreDouble Ashes Scattering by Drone
Every ashes-scattering enquiry is different: We’ve not yet visited the same location twice and factors such as the weather, access to the site, and keeping clear of the general public always give us something to ponder when we arrive on site. But much of this is covered in the Planning Phase of our work and…
Read MoreIs it legal to scatter ashes from the air?
This is a question that I’m often asked – and understandably so. It is the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) who are the governing body for all things aviation-based in the UK and so it falls to the CAA to decide upon the rules.
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