What to Do with Ashes in Greater London 2

Find memorial diamonds, ashes jewellery, memorial art and eco urns in London, from Hatton Garden to Thames scattering cruises.

Ashes to Gold

Ashes to Gold make handcrafted gold memorial rings and pendants from a workshop in Hatton Garden, London’s historic jewellery quarter. The ashes are held discreetly within the piece rather than displayed, so it reads as ordinary fine jewellery to anyone who does not know. The range covers rings in yellow and white gold, some set with precious stones, plus necklaces Read more…

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Personalised Photo & Memorial Jewellery by Gemz by Emz

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Gemz by Emz have been creating personalised memorial jewellery since 2011, designed to help you keep treasured memories close. From a favourite photograph, fingerprint, handwriting or paw print, each image is carefully engraved onto a meaningful piece of jewellery or keepsake, creating a lasting tribute to someone special. Based in Essex, Gemz by Emz offers necklaces, bracelets, charms, keyrings, cufflinks Read more…

LOVELOX

LOVELOX makes personalised locket necklaces and memorial jewellery in 925 sterling silver, with 18 carat gold and rose gold plated options. Their ashes jewellery comes in two forms: resin pieces where cremation ashes are suspended in a celestial design permanently set into the jewellery, and urn jewellery with a discreet hollow compartment that families fill themselves using the tools provided. Read more…

Weloved

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Weloved is a page families share after someone dies. People write memories on the page. Free to start. Read more…

MyWishes

An award-winning, free “tech for good” platform founded in 2015 by James Norris (who also founded the pioneering DeadSocial service in 2013). Lets people plan a digital legacy ahead of time, including a “Goodbye Messages” tool that releases pre-written messages to loved ones after death, alongside will-writing and funeral wishes planning. This one’s more pre-death planning than post-cremation tribute, so Read more…

Heart In Diamond

Heart In Diamond is a UK-based specialist in turning cremation ashes or hair into genuine memorial diamonds. Their compassionate consultants guide families through a five-step process from selecting the diamond and setting to receiving the finished piece. Over 500 jewellery settings to choose from. Also offers baby, courage, celebration, and pet diamonds. London-based with nationwide service. Read more…

EverDear

EverDear offers IGI-certified memorial diamonds grown from cremation ashes or hair, starting from £800 — among the most competitive pricing available. They offer 12 diamond cuts and 7 colour options, with a full range of ring, pendant, earring and bracelet settings. 100 grams of ashes or 2 grams of hair required. Average turnaround is 12 months. International company serving the Read more…

Lanson Moore Art

Lanson Moore is a UK-based abstract artist who creates bespoke memorial paintings incorporating cremation ashes, funded by Arts Council England. After losing his own father, Lanson developed a unique and therapeutic commission process guiding clients through creating a one-of-a-kind painting — abstract, semi-abstract or realistic — that truly represents their loved one. As seen on BBC and in national press. Read more…

Tree for Life

Tree for Life offers biodegradable eco-friendly memorial urns that hold cremation ashes and can be planted with a choice of tree sapling. Over time, the urn naturally decomposes and the ashes nourish the growing tree, creating a beautiful living memorial. Trees available include Silver Birch, Wild Cherry, Hazel, Rowan and Guelder Rose. Priced at £99.99. Read more…

London has more choice of memorial services than anywhere else in the UK, from the jewellers of Hatton Garden to artists, diamond makers and online tribute platforms. Space for a natural burial is harder to find in the city itself, so many Londoners look to the edges of the capital or choose a keepsake, a tree or a scattering on the Thames instead. If you're not sure where to start, our guide to what to do with ashes after cremation covers the main options.

Memorial diamonds

Heart In Diamond, near Hatton Garden, turns ashes or hair into genuine memorial diamonds, with over 500 jewellery settings to choose from. EverDear offers IGI-certified memorial diamonds in a range of cuts and colours. See all memorial diamonds in London.

Memorial jewellery from Hatton Garden and beyond

Ashes to Gold make gold memorial rings and pendants in Hatton Garden, London's historic jewellery quarter, with the ashes held discreetly inside the piece. LOVELOX makes sterling silver lockets and ashes jewellery, and Gemz by Emz in Romford has engraved photos, fingerprints and handwriting onto memorial jewellery since 2011. See all memorial jewellery in London.

Memorial art, trees and online tributes

Lanson Moore creates bespoke abstract paintings with ashes worked into the paint, and Tree for Life makes biodegradable urns that grow a tree from the ashes. For online tributes, Weloved offers a free page families can share, and MyWishes helps people plan their digital legacy ahead of time. For natural burial, GreenAcres Kemnal Park in Chislehurst covers 56 acres of woodland and parkland on the south east edge of London.

Scattering on the Thames

Shamrock Escapes runs private ashes scattering cruises on the Thames, including through Central London. See our Surrey page for details.

Can I scatter ashes in the Thames in London?

Yes. The tidal Thames is managed by the Port of London Authority, and the simplest way to do it is from a boat with an operator who knows the river, rather than from the embankment.

Can I scatter ashes in a London park?

You need permission. The Royal Parks and each borough council have their own rules, so contact them first. Read our guide on whether it's legal to scatter ashes in the UK for more.

How are memorial diamonds made?

A small amount of carbon is taken from ashes or hair and grown into a real diamond under high pressure and heat. It usually takes several months, and prices depend on the size and colour.

Is there a natural burial ground in London?

Space is limited, but GreenAcres Kemnal Park in Chislehurst is on the edge of the capital. For more, see Kent, Surrey and Essex.