Containing Cremation Ashes

A cremation gives your family a choice in where your loved one’s final resting place will be. Some choose for the ashes to be interred into a traditional burial site, whilst others choose to scatter ashes in a location with personal meaning, somewhere poignant that holds a special memory.

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Ash Caskets for Cremation Ashes

After a cremation, it can take families a long time to decide what to do with a loved one's ashes. The traditional option is to preserve the cremation remains in an urn, of which we offer a wide range of choices including eco and biodegradable options.

Ash Caskets for Cremation Ashes

Standard Cremation Ash Containers

As standard all cremation remains are returned to the possession of the family in a simple plastic ash urn, unless requested otherwise. We do however feel it's imporant to give our families choice, to personalise all aspects of the arrangements.

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Ash Caskets and Urns for Cremation Ashes

Ash caskets and urns come in many different forms and for various different purposes too. Some families choose to store their loved one’s cremation remains in a physical tribute, such as a wooden container or a teddy bear. That way they can always be close by to pay tribute to, and be there to hold in times of grief. Other families choose to scatter or inter ashes, either outdoors in a public place or at a more dedicated space, like in a memorial garden or on a cemetery plot.

For those families choosing to scatter, specific containers are more suited to different uses. Our eco ash caskets, for instance are ideal for burial, being fully natural and made from biodegradable materials. Constructed from renewable sources, these caskets are ideal for families who are more conscious of our impact on nature and the world around us. For those travelling to scatter ashes, scattering tubes are an ideal choice, available in many different styles and sizes.

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Eco Caskets for Cremation Ashes

Cremation Ashes Scatter Tubes

Scattering a loved one’s ashes can be a highly personal and ceremonial moment. For some it’s an opportunity to memorialise the life of their loved one, and can be a really meaningful way to say goodbye. Many families choose to scatter ashes in a location or place with personal meaning, somewhere poignant that holds a special memory, or has some kind of connection to the person who has died. Popular places include mountains, hills, country parks and forests, over rivers and seas, and in dedicated memorial gardens.

There are many ways in which to scatter ashes, some more common than others. Where, when and how is a very personal choice, but once decided our team will be here to guide you through every step. Practical and affordable, we offer a range of scattering tubes that are ideal for the scattering of cremation ashes in a dignified ceremony. Available in a range of sizes you can split the ashes and have two small scatter tubes, or you can divide the ashes amongst friends and family with mini and keepsake sized tubes.

Travelling Abroad with Cremation Ashes

Scattering tubes are the best type of urn to use if you are travelling abroad by air, as they can be scanned and carried easily on board. Being made of cardboard also makes them biodeagradable.

Eco Options

Eco Ash Caskets for Cremation Ashes

Some families choose to store cremation ashes in a biodegradable container, allowing an environmentally friendly burial, whenever the time is right. Our eco ash caskets are made from fully natural and biodegradable materials, highly sustainable and renewable sources, ideal for families and loved ones who are more conscious of our impact on nature and the world around us.

Available in a range of sustainable materials and supplied with an interior double-lined, cotton drawstring bag and blank name plate, these ash caskets are ideal for burying and especially suitable for green and woodland burials. Holding the highest environmental awards for an ashes container, they will completely break down over time, gently releasing the cremation ashes into the soil.

Pandanus Allium Ashes Casket

Handcrafted in pandanus cord and rattan, with a double lined cotton drawstring bag and the option of a laser engraved nameplate.

Bamboo Aspen Ashes Casket

Aspen ashes casket handcrafted in bamboo, with a double lined cotton drawstring ashes bag and the option of a laser engraved nameplate.

Willow Bluebell Ashes Casket

Willow ashes casket handcrafted in natural willow, with a double lined cotton drawstring ashes bag and the option of a laser engraved nameplate.

Banana Buttercup Ashes Casket

Ashes casket handcrafted in banana leaf cord and rattan, with a double lined cotton drawstring bag and the option of a laser engraved nameplate.

Willow Crocus Ashes Casket

Willow ashes casket handcrafted in natural willow, with a double lined cotton drawstring bag and the option of a laser engraved nameplate.

Light Willow Ashes Casket

Willow ashes casket handcrafted in natural willow, with a double lined cotton drawstring bag and the option of a laser engraved nameplate.

English Willow Ashes Casket

Handcrafted in Somerset using natural willow and dyes, with a double lined cotton drawstring bag and option of engraved nameplate.

English Willow Ashes Casket

Handcrafted in Somerset using natural willow and dyes, with a double lined cotton drawstring bag and option of engraved nameplate.

English Willow Ashes Casket

Handcrafted in Somerset using natural willow and dyes, with a double lined cotton drawstring bag and option of engraved nameplate.

Willow Fern Ashes Casket

Willow ashes casket handcrafted in natural willow, with a double lined cotton drawstring bag and the option of a laser engraved nameplate.

Light Willow Ashes Casket

Willow ashes casket handcrafted in light willow, with a double lined cotton drawstring bag and the option of a laser engraved nameplate.

Bamboo Double Ashes Casket

Double ashes casket for two sets of ashes, handcrafted in soft bamboo, with a double lined cotton drawstring bag and option of nameplate.

Pandanus Iris Ashes Casket

Handcrafted in pandanus cord and rattan, with a double lined cotton drawstring bag and the option of a laser engraved nameplate.

Laurel Bamboo Ashes Casket

Bamboo ashes casket handcrafted in bamboo, with a double lined cotton drawstring bag and the option of a laser engraved nameplate.

Light Willow Ashes Casket

Willow ashes casket handcrafted in light willow, with a double lined cotton drawstring bag and the option of a laser engraved nameplate.

Banana Primrose Ashes Casket

Handcrafted in banana leaf cord and rattan, with a double lined cotton drawstring bag and the option of a laser engraved nameplate.

Banana Sunflower Ashes Casket

Handcrafted in banana leaf cord and rattan, with a double lined cotton drawstring bag and the option of a laser engraved nameplate.

Pandanus Tulip Ashes Casket

Handcrafted in pandanus cord and rattan, with a double lined cotton drawstring bag and the option of a laser engraved nameplate.

Wood & Wool Ash Caskets

A traditionally crafted tribute to keep forever, our wooden ash caskets tend to be more popular with senior members of our community. Ensuring that quality is never compromised, wooden ash caskets are available in various styles and finishes, in solid oak or mahogany. We can also supply a range of personalised wooden caskets engraved with a name or message, perfect for the most individual of farewells.

Woolen ash caskets are expertly woven just a short distance from us in Yorkshire. Hand constructed using traditional methods, they are soft and multi-functional, the ashes received by family within a secondary internal box, which can then be removed for scattering or buried. This leaves the tactile outer which can be used as a memory box to hold precious moments and treasures belonging to the deceased.

Memory Bears for Cremation Ashes

Our memory bear is a lovely choice for younger family members, and was created especially to help mourning families keep precious memories of their loved ones safe. Standing at over a foot in height, the cuddly plush memory bear is popular with families who have sadly lost a child, or for younger family members who have lost a sibling or someone especially close. The bear can also come with a dainty, carefully tied blue, pink or white ribbon personalised with the loved ones name for a small additional charge.

Based on a classic and traditional design, the bear has velvety light brown fur, a well featured face, black button eyes and a brown nose and mouth. There is a specially-designed zip compartment in the bears back, suitable for holding the provided soft pouch to hold cremated remains or other much loved keepsakes. A memory bear could be combined with a memorial charm bead, an item of memorial jewellery, or a pendent with loved one’s fingerprint, for a special, comforting and lasting tribute to life.

Order a Memory Bear

Memory bears are available to order from our compassionate and caring team, and we do have examples available at our funeral homes, should you wish to see a bear in person prior to purchase.

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Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
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Saxilby
Lincolnshire
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