Angela Jane Dann Celebrancy

01/02/2026

Wendy Willetts as promised

Scattering Of Ashes

Many people choose to scatter ashes of a loved ones in a location with a personal meaning for the person who had passed.
But are there any rules regarding this? I hope this advice helps.

Can you scatter ashes anywhere?

In the UK, you can scatter ashes in a variety of open places. This can be in a garden of remembrance, churchyard or cemetery, a green space, over water or in private land following consent from the owner.

Do you need permission?

There is no explicit law at present against scattering ashes, but it recommends you get permission from the owner of the land, including local councils or national trust.

You don't need to request permission to scatter ashes over a river or sea, but you should check advice from the environmental agency.

Whilst there is no major issues regarding permission regarding scattering ashes in flowing water.
The environmental agency usually suggest certain considerations to adhere to.(local rules will also apply)

~ make sure it is not near a fishery or marina.
~ scattering site is no less than 1km upstream from a water-plant or reservoir.
~obviously choose a day with calm weather.

Can you take ashes on a plane?

Most airlines allow you to travel with ashes.
However, you need to provide evidence of:
~ death certificate
~ cremation certificate
~ funeral directors declaration of origin
~ ashes must be carried in hand luggage
~ use a non-metalic sealed urn, allowing it to be x-rayed.
~ check with the specific airline for further advice prior to flying

Can you scatter ashes in churchyards?

Not all cemeteries allowed scattering, so check with the cemetery first regarding their rules.
If you own a family plot, you should be able to scatter over the plot of land. Again discussion would probably be required before this takes place.

Can you scatter in a public place?

To scatter in a public park or green space. You would need to gain permission from the local council or national trust, dependent on who owns the land.

Use of a celebrant?

There is no need to have a celebrant or other provider, but a celebrant can help the family produce a small structured service that is both meaningful and personal.
A final goodbye, a celebration of the person that has passed, but also maybe a celebration of the loved ones they have reunited with once again.

As part of my funeral service to my families, I provide this service free of charge dependent of the locality of the scattering.

If a separate service is required from a family, I have had no involvement with - I will ask for a small negotiable fee dependent on content and locality. This will also include any participants of direct funerals.

Any further queries please do not hesitate in contacting me on my messenger with your mobile number, so we can chat further.

Ref: co-op funeral services






ajdcelebrancy.co.uk

01/02/2026

Wendy willetts as promised xx

Scattering Of Ashes

Many people choose to scatter ashes of a loved ones in a location with a personal meaning for the person who had passed.
But are there any rules regarding this? I hope this advice helps.

Can you scatter ashes anywhere?

In the UK, you can scatter ashes in a variety of open places. This can be in a garden of remembrance, churchyard or cemetery, a green space, over water or in private land following consent from the owner.

Do you need permission?

There is no explicit law at present against scattering ashes, but it recommends you get permission from the owner of the land, including local councils or national trust.

You don't need to request permission to scatter ashes over a river or sea, but you should check advice from the environmental agency.

Whilst there is no major issues regarding permission regarding scattering ashes in flowing water.
The environmental agency usually suggest certain considerations to adhere to.(local rules will also apply)

~ make sure it is not near a fishery or marina.
~ scattering site is no less than 1km upstream from a water-plant or reservoir.
~obviously choose a day with calm weather.

Can you take ashes on a plane?

Most airlines allow you to travel with ashes.
However, you need to provide evidence of:
~ death certificate
~ cremation certificate
~ funeral directors declaration of origin
~ ashes must be carried in hand luggage
~ use a non-metalic sealed urn, allowing it to be x-rayed.
~ check with the specific airline for further advice prior to flying

Can you scatter ashes in churchyards?

Not all cemeteries allowed scattering, so check with the cemetery first regarding their rules.
If you own a family plot, you should be able to scatter over the plot of land. Again discussion would probably be required before this takes place.

Can you scatter in a public place?

To scatter in a public park or green space. You would need to gain permission from the local council or national trust, dependent on who owns the land.

Use of a celebrant?

There is no need to have a celebrant or other provider, but a celebrant can help the family produce a small structured service that is both meaningful and personal.
A final goodbye, a celebration of the person that has passed, but also maybe a celebration of the loved ones they have reunited with once again.

As part of my funeral service to my families, I provide this service free of charge dependent of the locality of the scattering.

If a separate service is required from a family, I have had no involvement with - I will ask for a small negotiable fee dependent on content and locality. This will also include any participants of direct funerals.

Any further queries please do not hesitate in contacting me on my messenger with your mobile number, so we can chat further.

Ref: co-op funeral services






ajdcelebrancy.co.uk

22/01/2026

16/01/2026

The more I support families who have lost loved ones with very little notice, I feel these life rules are essential... time is a luxury that a lot of people do not get ❤️

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

Planning your funeral

Your funeral can be whatever you want it to be.
It can be unique to you - traditional, religious, filled with personal touches or a celebration of life.
It can be a small funeral or large, even a combination of all of these things.

Some people choose a Direct funeral, which means there isn't a service or flowers and let's family and friends come together in their own way and time to remember you.
It can be whatever feels right for you...

If you are not sure of what you want, talk to a funeral director, clergy or trusted celebrant who can take you through all the steps.
Or you can take ideas or inspiration from other funerals that people have held.

You can plan as much or as little of your funeral, as you feel able to.
Or you can write down your wishes on a piece of paper or in an email and give it to a trusted person you want to do the arrangements.

Such as:
Do you want a funeral service or not?
Burial or cremation?
Music that matters to you?
Readings or poems?
Speakers for service that you would like present at funeral?
Video photo tribute?
Curtains opened or closed and when to be closed?
Dress code? (Doesn't have to be Black)
Flowers?
Charity choice?
Printed order of services and content?
Family pall bearers?
Do you want a Web link for people who cannot get to funeral?
Do you want refreshments after and where?
Do you want a form of prayer in your service?
What do you want to happen to your ashes thereafter?

Never struggle with these decisions on your own, always contact a trusted individual to talk through these plans with, but remember always talk to your family as well.

Ref: co-op.funeralcare






www.ajdcelebrancy.co.uk.

10/01/2026

Another beautiful tribute for my services. Thank you Wendy Barnett . It was my absolute pleasure to support such a beautiful family. You are an inspiring woman, who I'm proud now, to call a friend. I am so thankful I have found this career path, it is the best thing I have ever done. Definitely no regrets.

01/01/2026

19/09/2025

What a lovely idea for the family as a keepsake ❤️