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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · North East England

Aerial Ashes

In or near Great Broughton.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Aerial Ashes in England North East, United Kingdom.

Old Bridge Marker on Station Road, Stokesley - geograph.org.uk - 7400104

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.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2018

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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
Parish
Great and Little Broughton
Postcode
TS9 5JY
Parliamentary constituency
Richmond and Northallerton
Phone
0800 246 5940
Established
2019
Nearest railway station
Great Ayton4.9 km
Opening
Monday – Friday 9 am - 5pm

Sources

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Frequently 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.