Scattering of Ashes Policy
Last Reviewed May 2024
Next review: March 2026
1. Introduction
2. Objectives of the Policy
3. General
4. Scattering of Ashes
5. Advice for Recording of where Ashes are scattered
6. Scattering of Ashes Request Form
1. Introduction
This Policy addresses how the scattering of human ashes at Boston Road Cemetery, Spilsby should be carried out. This is to ensure that the issue is managed for the mutual benefit of all users.
It is intended that this Policy will cover the broad common issues, the content of this Policy will be revised as necessary to meet changing circumstances and trends. The Policy will be reviewed annually.
The scattering of ashes is available to residents and non-residents of Spilsby
2. Objectives of the Policy
The Council is adopting a clear, measurable and sympathetic approach to the management of its facilities, which takes account of the sometimes-contrasting needs of a variety of users.
Any complaints relating to this Policy will be dealt with through the Council’s Complaints Procedure.
3. General
All applications to scatter ashes should be completed on the official form which can be found at item 6 on Page 5.
The ashes can either be scattered on an existing grave space of a relative or in the memorial area.
Memorials may be placed in the memorial area with prior permission of the Council. These must be flat, cremation type plaques. There is a fee for plaques.
The Council reserves the right to remove any memorials placed without the agreement of the Council.
The cost for scattering of ashes and provision of a plaque will be as advertised on the Council’s current Cemetery Policy.
A copy of the Cremation Certificate will be required on application.
4. Scattering of Ashes
Ashes shall only be scattered in a location agreed in advance by the Town Clerk, or authorised officer, at a predetermined time, day and date in consultation with the next of kin or executor.
No flowers or similar memorials shall be permitted to mark the occasion on the site any time other than flat cremation-type memorial plaques as described above.
Ashes are not allowed to be scattered in one solid mass on the ground and must be scattered evenly.
Care should be taken when scattering ashes, with due regard given to the direction of the wind and proximity of family members and other cemetery users.
Scattering of ashes is available Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm. A Council Officer will also attend and give advice if needed.
5. Advice for Recording of where Ashes are scattered.
Keep a record for future generations. Things to record are:
• Where - simple enough, however to be detailed;
• What time of day;
• When - the date, any particular reason why that date was chosen;
• Why - stories will be passed down through generations to come;
• Who - who was there at this special occasion; and
• Details/Readings - did everyone sprinkle ashes? Did anyone say a few words?
This document is available to review and/or downloaded HERE
Application for Permission for the Scattering of Ashes at Spilsby Cemetery
1. Name of deceased: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Previous address: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Date of Death: ………………………………………… Date of Cremation: …………………………….
4. Area requested for Scattering: ……………………………………………………………………………………….
5. I (Full Name): ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Of (Address): …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Telephone Number: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Hereby make application for the right to scatter the Ashes of the above named in
Spilsby Cemetery (date and time): ………………………………………………………………………………….
6. I confirm that I am (Relationship to the Deceased): ……………………………………………………….
7. I will provide a copy of the Cremation Certificate.
To be signed by the person responsible for Scattering the Ashes.
Signature of Applicant: ……………………………………………. Date: ………………………………………