Natural landmarks · North East England
Aerial Ashes
In or near Great Broughton.
Aerial Ashes in England North East, United Kingdom.

Mike Rayner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Great Ayton · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Aerial Ashes is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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See it from the streetimagery from 2018
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Official information
Aerial Ashes specializes in drone ash scattering ceremonies across the UK, offering families a dignified and meaningful way to honor their loved ones. The service allows ashes to be released over significant locations, providing a serene farewell experience.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Aerial Ashes is a British multirotor unmanned aerial vehicle company founded in 2019 in Christchurch, Dorset.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Aerial Ashes was started by Christopher Mace, a helicopter pilot in the Royal Air Force. Mace was asked to scatter the ashes of ex-RAF airmen over the sea, creating meaningful experiences for families. After refining techniques for optimal scattering, he retired and founded Aerial Ashes. The company uses drones with modified load boxes to release cremation ashes at chosen locations, offering a respectful, innovative service. In March 2021, Aerial Ashes was the first and only company in the UK granted an operational safety case by the UKS Civilian Aviation Authority to scatter cremated ashes by drone. In 2022, the company teamed up with A.W.Lymn The Family Funeral Service and gained a much…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.4640, -1.1774
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Great and Little Broughton
- Postcode
- TS9 5JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Phone
- 0800 246 5940
- Established
- 2019
- Nearest railway station
- Great Ayton — 4.9 km
- Opening
- Monday – Friday 9 am - 5pm
- Official site
- www.aerialashes.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q130408090 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aerial Ashes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aerial Ashes?
- Aerial Ashes is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TS9 5JY), in the parish of Great and Little Broughton.
- What is Aerial Ashes?
- Aerial Ashes in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Aerial Ashes?
- The nearest railway station is Great Ayton, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS9 5JY.
- When was Aerial Ashes built?
- Built or established in 2019.
- Who owns Aerial Ashes?
- Aerial Ashes is owned by Matt Young.
- Is Aerial Ashes a protected site?
- Yes — Aerial Ashes is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Aerial Ashes free to visit?
- Yes, Aerial Ashes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aerial Ashes?
- The nearest railway station is Great Ayton, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS9 5JY.