What to Do with Ashes in Hampshire

Find ashes scattering in the Solent, burial at sea, woodland burial and memorial jewellery in Hampshire, from Southampton to the New Forest.

South Downs Natural Burial Site

South Downs Natural Burial Site sits within fifty five acres of woodland at the Sustainability Centre near East Meon in Hampshire. What makes it different is the context. The burial ground is part of an award winning social enterprise charity built around sustainable living, with a campsite, courses and a cafe on the same land. So the site is used Read more…

Tears to Treasure

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Tears to Treasure is a heartfelt memorial jewellery business based in Waterlooville, Hampshire, founded by Kerry following the loss of her beloved mum. The business was born from her desire to create meaningful memorial jewellery to keep her mum’s memory close. Kerry lovingly handcrafts memorial jewellery using ashes, hair, fur, breastmilk, flowers and fabric, with a variety of settings including Read more…

DNA Jewellery and Keepsakes

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Whether remembering a loved one, a beloved pet, celebrating a new arrival, or preserving a special chapter of your story, each piece is lovingly made to create a treasured keepsake ✨ Ashes ✨ Hair ✨ Pet fur ✨ Breastmilk ✨ DNA & other meaningful keepsakes Read more…

Hinton Park Woodland Burial Ground

Set across 17 acres of mature woodland on the edge of the New Forest, just outside Christchurch and New Milton. Hinton Park offers woodland burial, scattering of ashes and full funeral director services on site. Bluebell walks and rich wildlife make it a peaceful setting for remembrance. Burials here are for families using the on-site funeral directors. Read more…

Ibworth Woodlands Burial Ground

One acre natural burial ground on an organic family farm on the edge of the Hampshire Downs, run by Kingsclere Estates. Both full burials and ashes interments are welcomed, with only fully biodegradable coffins, caskets and urns permitted. No headstones or plaques, instead trees, wild bulbs and wildflowers are planted each year as the land matures into a living memorial. Read more…

Breach Farm Woodland Burial Ground

Breach Farm is a peaceful woodland burial ground on a hillside overlooking the Bourne Valley near St Mary Bourne, Hampshire. Established in 2001, the site offers cremation plots in tranquil natural surroundings where native memorial trees, shrubs and bulbs can be planted in place of traditional headstones. All faiths are welcome, and non religious ceremonies with music, poetry and shared Read more…

GreenAcres Heatherley Living Memorial Park

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Situated in Bordon, Hampshire, GreenAcres Heatherley Park comprises 15 acres of woodland and parkland, offering a tranquil setting for services, burials, and remembrance. The Park provides a sense of calm and connection through its natural surroundings, which support healing and reflection. With a variety of memorial choices within the Lawn, Meadow, Orchard, Woodland, and Gardens experiences, Heatherley Park is a Read more…

Solent Marine Events

Solent Marine Events provides luxury Sunseeker motor yacht charters from Lymington Yacht Haven for scattering ashes at sea. Their yachts feature a submersible swim platform that lowers close to the water’s edge, allowing families to scatter ashes gently just above the surface. Ceremonies can take place at meaningful spots around the Solent, the Needles and the Isle of Wight, with Read more…

Sea Air Charters

Sea Air Charters offers private celebration of life charters from Ocean Village Marina in Southampton aboard Legend Lady, a refitted motor yacht for up to 12 guests. Your skipper and crew take you to a peaceful spot in the Solent where a formal or informal ceremony can take place, with music played through the onboard system and engines stopped for Read more…

Featherlings

Featherlings is a Portsmouth based studio run by Matt, who has been making personalised memorial jewellery for over 11 years. Ashes, hair or fur can be set into rings, necklaces, charms, earrings and cufflinks, with the choice of having the inclusions visible or hidden. Every order comes with a free postal kit and free UK delivery, and with more than Read more…

Hampshire has more ways to say goodbye than almost any other county, with the Solent and the Isle of Wight on its doorstep, the New Forest and the South Downs, and quiet chalk valleys in the north. It's the home of UK burial at sea, and a scattering on the Solent is one of the most popular choices here, alongside woodland burial and handmade memorial jewellery.

Scattering ashes at sea in the Solent

Several operators take families out onto the Solent. Ashes Scattered at Sea runs private ceremonies from Gosport for up to 12 people and can accommodate Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and other traditions. From Southampton, Sea Air Charters sails from Ocean Village aboard the yacht Legend Lady, and C2RIBS offers RIB trips for smaller groups. Solent Marine Events in Lymington uses Sunseeker yachts with a platform that lowers close to the water. See all sea scattering in Hampshire.

Burial at sea

Burials at Sea, based at Southampton's Town Quay, is a licensed specialist in full burial at sea, carried out mainly off the Needles on the Isle of Wight. They handle all the paperwork and licensing, and also offer ashes scattering all year round.

Woodland and natural burial in Hampshire

South Downs Natural Burial Site near East Meon sits in 55 acres of woodland at the Sustainability Centre. Breach Farm, on a hillside above the Bourne Valley near St Mary Bourne, has offered woodland burial since 2001, and Ibworth Woodlands near Ramsdell is a one acre site on an organic farm on the Hampshire Downs. GreenAcres Heatherley near Bordon covers 15 acres of woodland and parkland, and Hinton Park near Christchurch sits on the edge of the New Forest. See all eco memorials and woodland burial in Hampshire.

Memorial jewellery in Hampshire

Featherlings in Portsmouth has made personalised memorial jewellery for over 11 years, and Tears to Treasure in Waterlooville was founded by Kerry after losing her mum. In Andover, Marc Johnson handmakes hallmarked silver ashes rings, and DNA Jewellery and Keepsakes works with ashes, hair and other inclusions. Healing Hearts is a studio run by two sisters, making pieces in silver and solid gold. See all memorial jewellery in Hampshire.

Can I have a burial at sea from Hampshire?

Yes. Full burial at sea needs a licence from the Marine Management Organisation and is only allowed at a few designated sites, one of which is off the Needles. Burials at Sea in Southampton arranges the whole process.

Do I need a licence to scatter ashes in the Solent?

Yes, scattering ashes at sea doesn't need a licence. Only full burial at sea needs a licence. Our guide to scattering ashes at sea covers what to expect.

Can I scatter ashes in the New Forest?

You need permission first. Most of the New Forest's open land is managed by Forestry England. Read our guide to where you can't scatter ashes in the UK, which includes guidance from Forestry England.

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

It depends on the boat, the number of guests and how far you go, so contact a few operators directly. Smaller RIB trips are usually cheaper than a private yacht.