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An award-winning death-care service that turns the ashes of those who have died, into beautiful memorial reefs.

Resting Reef is a death care startup that redefines how we honour loved ones through an environmentally conscious memorial service. Founded by graduates from the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London, Aura Murillo and Louise Skajem, the sustainable venture transforms cremated ashes into living ocean reefs that regenerate marine ecosystems. By turning loss into life, Resting Reef aims to tackle several issues at once: redefine traditions with an ocean “cemetery” that restores marine biodiversity, sequesters carbon and prevents coastal erosion—creating a lasting tribute that benefits our oceans and future generations. The team at Resting Reef has garnered significant recognition, including winning five Innovate UK grants, the Arts Foundation Fellowship Award, a D&AD Pencil for Creative Excellence and the Seoul Design Award. Resting Reef has been featured in Fast Company, Wallpaper, The Telegraph, and showcased at events like the London Design Biennale and Dutch Design Week.

29/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to look back and celebrate some of the highlights that make us proud. We focus on the positive moments, the wins, milestones, and breakthroughs that stood out in a year that brought us all sorts of emotions and ups & downs.

The year indeed had its challenges; however, we kept our spirits and heads high, and today we end on a positive note, honouring with you the progress we’ve made 😊

16/12/2025

Many families choose this time of year to honour their loved ones in meaningful ways.

Whether through a shared tradition, or a moment for sharing, remembrance can bring warmth back into the season.

Here are some examples from our community on how they are memorialising these holidays 💚

08/12/2025

Some months ago, invited us for a conversation… and we had a lot to say.

Here’s a short capsule on our approach to working with local communities and why their involvement is at the heart of every Resting Reef project 💚

Follow to hear more from the full interview.
🎙️available on your favorite streaming platform!

04/12/2025

Sometimes we don’t talk about how hard the coming holidays can be for some, when that time of year can feel especially heavy without a loved one 🤎

If you’re navigating grief this season, we see you. There’s no right way to move through this time.

You’re not alone ✨

17/11/2025

In just 12 months, our memorial reefs have transformed into thriving underwater ecosystems ✨

Our pilot monitoring programme shows that our memorials are a powerful sign of ecological recovery. The findings are clear:

🪸 Hard coral cover increased significantly, all through natural recruitment

🌿 Coralline algae is now building the foundation for long-term stability

🐚 Vibrant, complex benthic communities are developing on every structure

We’ll be sharing a full impact report soon, with all the data, insights, and stories behind this first year of restoration.

Stay tuned 💙

10/11/2025

Let’s talk about LEGACY…
Here are a few myths worth letting go, and truths that feel a little closer to the heart 💙

31/10/2025

🤎Double-tap if you believe that memorials can honor loved ones while caring for the planet. Share to inspire others considering green options!

Address

Mainyard Studios, Unit B1, Curie House, Wallis Road
London
E95LN

Telephone

+447491370777

Website

https://restingreef.co.uk/

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