Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’

You cannot send Cremated human remains / cremation ashes in the post. The Post Office prohibits this - nationally via Royal Mail and Parcelforce and internationally through Parcelforce Worldwide UK, which includes mail services: First Class, Second Class and Special Delivery The consequence is that Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to items, not [...]

Following the Mortonhall baby scandal, The Herald Scotland looked into the practice of authorities, the results have been set out below, along with a link to the original article. Accurate at the time of publishing (Mar 2013) Authority / Crematoria Comment and or policy Glasgow City Council / “It was often not possible to collect [...]

The Edinburgh crematoria at Mortonhall is at the centre of a scandal. Prior to 2007 it was their policy not to return the ashes of stillborn children and very small infants (antenatal or neonatal babies). The basis for this, it would appear, was  a blanket policy to inform parents that there would be no ashes [...]

Well sort of, I came across someone last week asking for tips for a location to scatter their mothers ashes “Good place on Lewis to scatter ashes My mother sadly passed away in October and the family is hoping to have a get-together next July to commemorate her life and scatter her ashes in Lewis, [...]

A German soldier left his estate to a Scottish the village of Comrie, Perthshire and is to have his cremation ashes scattered there where he was a prisoner of war camp during WWII. Heinrich Steinmeyer was a soldier in the Wafhen SS and was captured fighting to defend a bridge in Caen, Normandy. Mr Steinmeyer [...]

The article below from the Perthshire Advertiser whilst seemingly local, throws up some very interesting questions around bereavement services, their cost and availability. Perth Council have decided to retain ownership of their crematoria. A move welcomed by local funeral directors on the grounds that it will keep costs down for families. However, they have chosen [...]

Professional firework displays incorporating ashes are a fantastic way to celebrate the life of a loved one. They are truly fantastic events, scattering the ashes over the heavens. It is a scattering ceremony that will stay forever in the memory. We have a range of options for you.   Poppy Cost; £645 – inc VAT [...]

Location The North Pier, Portrush harbour , County Antrim. Area of operation They cover the north coast of Donegal and the Mull of Kintyre including the Scottish Islands of Islay, Jura, Gigha and Iona. Type of boat See picture above Duration of trip Dependant on your wishes Capacity of boat 16 passengers Refreshments N/A. There [...]

Location Ardfern, West Scotland Area of operation Loch Craignish, across the Sound of Jura and into the Gulf of Corryvreckan Type of boat Purpose built passenger catamaran Duration of trip 2-3 hours Capacity of boat 12 under cover and heated, 60 in total Refreshments Hot and cold drinks with shortbread are available for a small [...]

Location Hawes Pier, South Queensferry, which is 50yds from the famous Forth Bridge. Area of operation Within 15 miles of South Queensferry Type of boat See picture above Duration of trip 30 minutes to an hour Capacity of boat 225 Refreshments They have a full bar on-board and can also provide catering for a longer [...]

Location Elgol, Isle of Skye, Scotland Area of operation Loch Coruisk Type of boat Lochin 38 – a high-specification, modern, powerful sea-going vessel Duration of trip 1½ hours or longer if you wish to go ashore Capacity of boat 40 with no minimum numbers Refreshments Free tea, coffee, hot chocolate or fruit juice on the [...]

We finally have an answer from Historic Scotland and it is good news! ” [Historic Scotland] can confirm that scattering of ashes is permitted at most Historic Scotland sites, however requests to scatter ashes at prehistoric burial sites are unlikely to be granted, and no permanent marker will be allowed at any site. We do [...]

This is what the National Trust for Scotland have to say: The Trust has no formal policy which would cover all situations across the wide range of properties that we have responsibility for in Scotland.  The Trust is respectful of peoples’ wishes but must have regard for a wide range of issues including the environmental [...]

We are told our society is becoming less religious, it appears there is often a grating between cultures when it comes to remembering a secular person in a religious establishment. The vicar or priest may be called upon to speak about a loved one – someone they may not have known. And it may be [...]