What to Do with Ashes in Isle Of Wight

Find memorial glass, ashes jewellery and sea scattering on the Isle of Wight, from Arreton and Bembridge to the Needles.

The Isle of Wight is an island of chalk downs, sandy bays and the famous white stacks of the Needles. For many families it's where holidays were spent and memories were made, and a farewell by the sea feels right. The island also has its own memorial glass studio and jeweller, and the waters off the Needles are one of the few places in England where a full burial at sea is allowed.

Memorial glass and jewellery

Remembrance Glass at Arreton was set up by Sculptglass, an island studio with over twenty years of commemorative glasswork. Ashes stay visible inside the glass, in pieces from comfort pebbles to angels, robins and glass urns. Wight Castings in Bembridge makes memorial jewellery for families across the UK. See all memorial jewellery on the Isle of Wight.

Scattering and burial at sea

Several operators from Hampshire take families out into the Solent and around the Needles to scatter ashes, and Burials at Sea in Southampton arranges licensed full burials at sea off the Needles. Our guide to scattering ashes at sea explains the options.

Can I have a burial at sea off the Isle of Wight?

Yes. The waters off the Needles are one of only a few designated sites in England for full burial at sea, which needs a licence from the Marine Management Organisation. Specialist providers arrange the whole process.

Can I scatter ashes on an Isle of Wight beach?

Yes, scattering ashes at sea doesn't need a licence. From the shore you'll need the landowner's permission, so check first and choose a quiet time. Our guide to scattering ashes at sea covers what to expect.

Can ashes be put into glass?

Yes. A small amount of ashes can be sealed into glass keepsakes, paperweights or ornaments, and Remembrance Glass also makes glass urns.