🌊 Now available on Coniston Water — alongside Windermere, the Cumbrian coast & more.
Quiet, respectful scatterings on Coniston Water, Windermere and the Cumbrian coast — with other locations available too.
Quiet, respectful scatterings on Coniston Water, Windermere and the Cumbrian coast — with other locations available too.
This is a fully bespoke service. You can choose the location — whether it’s on Coniston Water, Windermere, the Cumbrian coast, or another place that holds meaning. Together we can decide on the words that feel right: I can read a poem, play some music, say a prayer, or simply say goodbye as I release the ashes back to nature.
You are welcome to watch from the shore if that feels right for you. I’ll paddle out into deep water, record the whole process quietly on video, and mark the exact spot using what3words.
Afterwards, I’ll send you a simple certificate with the date, time, and exact location, along with a link to the video.
If your chosen place is on land rather than the water, I can also help through my consultancy service — researching locations, advising on permissions, and ensuring environmental responsibility is respected.
This service is available for both people and pets, and I ask for £140 to cover my costs for a straightforward lake or sea scattering. Consultancy or land-based arrangements may vary depending on what’s involved.
For more details, please refer to the FAQ section — and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like to talk it over.
I believe deeply in the service I offer. This isn’t just a job — it’s something I care about on every level.
I’m passionate about nature and committed to looking after our environment. I treat every scattering with respect, sensitivity, and attention to detail — as if it were for someone in my own family.
I’m friendly, professional, and hig
I believe deeply in the service I offer. This isn’t just a job — it’s something I care about on every level.
I’m passionate about nature and committed to looking after our environment. I treat every scattering with respect, sensitivity, and attention to detail — as if it were for someone in my own family.
I’m friendly, professional, and highly trustworthy. You’ll always know who you’re dealing with, and I’ll always do what I say I will.
But don’t just take my word for it — you’re very welcome to read the personal recommendations people have shared on my Facebook Page and my Google Business reviews. Martin
You can dip your toes into any sea and, in that moment, be touching every ocean on the planet. That’s the quiet magic of water — it connects us all.
By choosing the sea as a final resting place, you’re creating the chance to reconnect with your loved one from anywhere in the world.
I know and love the Solway Firth and the Irish Sea — wild,
You can dip your toes into any sea and, in that moment, be touching every ocean on the planet. That’s the quiet magic of water — it connects us all.
By choosing the sea as a final resting place, you’re creating the chance to reconnect with your loved one from anywhere in the world.
I know and love the Solway Firth and the Irish Sea — wild, peaceful, and full of meaning. If you have another location in mind, I’m always happy to consider it.
It’s essential to avoid Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), so the coast north of Allonby is off-limits. However, most of the Cumbrian coastline — including the waters off St Bees — remains permitted.
A lake holds memory differently. It’s quieter. More rooted. When ashes are scattered on the water, they remain within that place — becoming part of its story, and yours.
I launch from public car parks and paddle out to a quiet spot away from the crowds. There, I scatter the ashes carefully by hand, and can record the process on video if yo
A lake holds memory differently. It’s quieter. More rooted. When ashes are scattered on the water, they remain within that place — becoming part of its story, and yours.
I launch from public car parks and paddle out to a quiet spot away from the crowds. There, I scatter the ashes carefully by hand, and can record the process on video if you’d like.
I am now able to offer scatterings on Coniston Water and Windermere. Many other lakes in the Lake District are designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), which means scattering isn’t always straightforward.
If you have another location in mind, please do ask. I can look into what permissions might be needed, and let you know whether it could be possible.
Every family’s story is different, and I’m always glad to see what can be done.
Sometimes the right place isn’t on the water. A fell, a woodland edge, or even a spot near a favourite path may hold the meaning you’re looking for. Families may also long for a particular lake — such as Wastwater — where scattering isn’t legally permitted. In those cases, I can help identify a location that is closely connected, appropri
Sometimes the right place isn’t on the water. A fell, a woodland edge, or even a spot near a favourite path may hold the meaning you’re looking for. Families may also long for a particular lake — such as Wastwater — where scattering isn’t legally permitted. In those cases, I can help identify a location that is closely connected, appropriate, and lawful.
This is where my consultancy service comes in. Drawing on my degree in Geography, my local knowledge of the Lake District, and many years of working with legal issues, government departments, and permissions, I research locations carefully, check environmental designations, and liaise with landowners where needed. My communication, negotiation, and research skills mean I can give families clear, practical advice about what is — and isn’t — possible.
I also have the option of carrying out scatterings on my own land within a private nature reserve. These cannot be attended in person, but offer a quiet, natural setting that remains undisturbed.
Because each situation is unique, fees are discussed individually to reflect the work involved. As a guide, they start from £140. In most cases, I will personally carry out the scattering once a suitable location is agreed — but, as with everything I offer, arrangements can be customised.
Every family’s story is different, and I’m always glad to explore what can be done.
Lakeland Legacy is a small, one-person service — personal, low-impact, and carefully run. But it is also professional. I treat each scattering with the same care and seriousness that I bring to any other work I do.
I’ve spoken with local landowners, environmental groups, and public bodies to explain what I do. I’ve listened to their concerns and adjusted my approach where needed. With their support, I can now offer scattering on Coniston Water, Windermere, and the Cumbrian coast, as well as other approved locations.
I will not scatter on Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), which include most of the Lake District’s lakes. I launch only from public access points, avoid protected habitats, and leave no trace.
Cremated remains are mostly made of bone mineral — inert, not nourishing. Still, I take great care in choosing the right spot. I scatter gently, by hand, in deep water, one family at a time.
For families who prefer a land-based farewell, I bring the same care through my consultancy service — researching locations, securing permissions, and ensuring environmental responsibility is respected.
There’s no licence required to scatter ashes in the UK — but there is a responsibility to do it properly. That’s what I try to honour.
I only carry out a small number of scatterings each year. That keeps it peaceful — for you, for me, and for the landscape.