There are no legal requirements except for the fact that you need permission before spreading cremated remains on to a privately-owned stretch of waters. You don't need a license to spread ashes in tidal coastal waters or upon a beach.

Do the RNLI scatter ashes at sea?

At Sea Palling Independent Lifeboat we are able to offer a dignified and memorable service for family and friends. The ceremony is conducted on our boat Lion Heart out at sea with the scattering of the ashes and laying of floral tributes.

Can you scatter cremated ashes anywhere?

Can I scatter ashes anywhere? You can scatter your loved one's ashes in public, but in most cases, you will need to obtain permission from the local council. If it's on private land, then you'll need to obtain permission from the owner. If you own the land yourself, then the decision is entirely yours.