What to Do with Ashes in Cornwall

Find ashes scattering at sea, natural burial and memorial jewellery in Cornwall, from St Ives and Newquay to Bodmin Moor and Bude.

Atlantic Rest Natural Burial

Atlantic Rest Natural Burial is at Penlow Field in Woolley, near Morwenstow on the north Cornwall coast, with views across North Cornwall, into North Devon and out over the Atlantic. The sea view is the point here. For anyone with a connection to this coast it is hard to beat, and it is a genuine alternative to scattering at sea Read more…

Zee van Gils

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Deciding how to honour the ashes of a loved one after a cremation is a deeply meaningful choice, one that carries profound emotional weight. We all want to celebrate the memories we shared in a way that feels both significant and personal. By incorporating the ashes of your dear person or pet into a bespoke memorial artwork, you have a Read more…

Lowarn Jewellery

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Based in Cornwall. Handmade sterling and fine silver jewellery, as well as memorial/keepsake jewellery and heavenly hugs plushies. Read more…

Cornish Glass Jewellery

Run by Ray, a Cornwall-based glass artist who offers a commemorative pendant service enclosing a loved one’s ashes into glass alongside his wider glass jewellery work. Genuinely independent, one-person studio. Read more…

Pentiddy Natural Burials

A small, family-run natural burial ground on the edge of Bodmin Moor, part of the wider Pentiddy Woods ecological project founded in 2002. Both full burial and ashes interment are offered across a woodland area and wildflower meadow, with far-reaching views towards Dartmoor and the coast. A member of the Association of Natural Burial Grounds. Read more…

St Ives boats – Dolly P

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Our St Ives Ashes scattering service is a celebration of life and a fitting send-off for those with an affinity with the sea or those that had a special love of St Ives, or Cornwall. How we scatter ashes at sea We first cruise along to a suitable spot chosen by yourselves or the skipper. After the chosen ceremony, Which Read more…

Cornwall is surrounded almost entirely by sea, with hundreds of miles of coastline, sheltered coves and dramatic cliffs, and the wild open landscape of Bodmin Moor inland. For many families with a connection to the county, a farewell by the water feels like the natural choice, whether that's scattering ashes at sea off St Ives or a natural burial with a view of the Atlantic. Cornwall also has a strong community of independent artists and makers creating memorial pieces by hand.

Scattering ashes at sea in Cornwall

St Ives Boats run a dedicated ashes scattering service aboard the Dolly P. The skipper takes families out along the coast to a spot chosen by them or suggested by the crew, and after a religious or non-religious ceremony the ashes are scattered into the Atlantic. See all sea scattering in Cornwall, or read our guide to scattering ashes at sea.

Natural burial in Cornwall

Atlantic Rest Natural Burial at Woolley, near Morwenstow on the north coast, looks out over the Atlantic and into North Devon. For families who love the sea but want somewhere to return to, it's a real alternative to scattering. Inland, Pentiddy Natural Burials is a small family-run site on the edge of Bodmin Moor, part of the Pentiddy Woods ecological project, with woodland and wildflower meadow and views towards Dartmoor. Both accept ashes. See all natural burial in Cornwall.

Memorial jewellery and art

Cornish Glass Jewellery is a one-person studio where Ray encloses ashes in glass pendants, and Lowarn Jewellery in St Stephen makes handmade silver memorial and keepsake jewellery. In Newquay, artist Zee van Gils blends ashes into bespoke abstract artworks inspired by nature, to keep and treasure at home. See all memorial jewellery in Cornwall.

Can I scatter ashes at sea off Cornwall?

Yes, scattering ashes at sea doesn't need a licence. Many families use a local boat operator, like St Ives Boats, to reach a meaningful spot offshore. Our guide to scattering ashes at sea covers what to expect.

Can I scatter ashes on a Cornish beach or clifftop?

Often yes, but beaches and clifftops belong to someone, whether that's the council, the National Trust or a private estate, so check first and choose a quiet time. Read our guide to where you can't scatter ashes in the UK for more.

Is there a natural burial ground with a sea view in Cornwall?

Yes. Atlantic Rest Natural Burial near Morwenstow looks out over the Atlantic, which makes it a popular choice for families with a strong connection to the coast.

How much does it cost to scatter ashes at sea in Cornwall?

It depends on the boat, how many people are going and how long you're out, so it's best to contact the operator directly. Scattering from the shore can cost nothing, as long as you have the landowner's permission.