Where to scatter ashes in Telford

For many people, scattering ashes is a deeply personal moment. It can be a meaningful way to say goodbye, and it’s important to plan ahead and ensure you choose the right location for you and your loved one. 

While some people choose to keep ashes at home in an urn, many scatter ashes around natural beauty spots, usually places with special memories attached to them. 

Scattering ashes is a great way of honouring your loved ones, and in the UK, people are generally allowed to scatter ashes anywhere. This can be along a river, sea, under a tree, at the beach, or even on private land. 

To scatter ashes in the sea or a river, you do not need permission, but there are some guidelines. It’s recommended that you seek advice from the environmental agency to avoid any issues. For places inland, it’s generally safe, but there are guidelines in place to protect nature, and you might need permission from the landowner before proceeding. 

There are many fantastic places in Telford for family and friends to scatter ashes, from Loamhole Dingle to the River Severn and the Shropshire Hills. 

Find your funeral director in Telford, who will help you arrange a cremation and give you ideas of a meaningful place to scatter your loved one’s ashes.

Walk through Loamhole Dingle and scatter your loved one’s ashes in a historical site. The woodland’s paths lead you through Loamhole Dingle, the Upper Furnace Pool, and The Ropewalk, which are filled with flowers, railway remains, and streams that are buzzing with wildlife. 

If local history or woodland walks were important to your loved one, this could be a lovely place to scatter their ashes. You could invite family and friends to join you on a scenic walk before scattering the ashes at your chosen spot. 

Some people choose to scatter ashes in water. To do so from Telford, head to Shrewsbury where you can take a boat ride on the River Severn. Many boat companies will allow guests to scatter ashes in the river, and some may offer services dedicated to ash scattering. 

You could join a public boat tour and take a few moments to scatter the ashes, or you could hire the boat to yourself for more privacy. Scattering ashes into the river is allowed, but be sure any flowers are free from plastic or wrapping. 

You could scatter your loved one’s ashes in the stunning Shropshire Hills. Recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you can walk along a range of trails and scatter your loved one’s ashes in their favourite spot.

You can scatter the ashes at any time, but you may want to consider a walk at either sunrise and sunsets to make the most of the surroundings. 

Invite your loved ones for a walk in the countryside, enjoy the beautiful skyline and say a few words before scattering your loved one’s ashes. 

If you’d like a more private, peaceful experience, we recommend scattering the ashes on a weekday, when the hills are usually less crowded. Remember to check beforehand if you need any bookings or special permission.