Where Can You Scatter or Inter Ashes in Leicester?
A practical guide for families considering scattering ashes in Leicester, or arranging a more permanent interment of ashes in a churchyard, cemetery, crematorium memorial garden or family grave.
Scattering ashes can be simple and personal, but many families later decide they would prefer a fixed place to visit. Bay Tree Funerals can help arrange the interment or burial of ashes across Leicester and Leicestershire.
Already have ashes at home?
The funeral does not need to have been arranged by Bay Tree Funerals. If you already have ashes at home, we can still help arrange a respectful ashes interment service.
Call: 0116 278 8868
Scattering ashes in Leicester
Leicester City Council allows ashes to be scattered in Leicester parks and at a quiet location on the River Soar near the National Space Centre, but families must follow the council’s request process first.
If you simply need to scatter ashes independently, this page gives you a useful starting point. If you would prefer a formal interment of ashes with a fixed place to visit, Bay Tree Funerals can help arrange that for you.
Ashes interment in Leicester & Leicestershire
Many families begin by thinking about scattering ashes, but later decide they would prefer a permanent, recorded place to visit.
Bay Tree Funerals can arrange the interment of ashes in churchyards, cemeteries, crematorium memorial gardens and existing family graves across Leicester and Leicestershire.
- Interment of ashes in a family grave
- Burial of ashes in a churchyard
- Cemetery ashes plots
- Crematorium memorial garden ashes interment
- Help with paperwork, bookings and liaison
- Simple graveside ashes interment services
We can provide a clear cost before anything is arranged.
Scattering ashes or interring ashes — what is the difference?
Scattering ashes
Scattering ashes means releasing cremated remains onto land or water. It can feel natural and simple, but it usually does not create a permanent grave, official grave record or fixed memorial place.
Interring ashes
Interring ashes means placing the ashes into the ground, usually in a cemetery, churchyard, crematorium plot or existing family grave. This gives relatives a fixed place to visit in years to come.
Where can ashes be interred?
Family graves
Ashes can often be interred into an existing family grave, subject to permission, grave ownership and cemetery or churchyard rules.
Churchyards
Many churchyards have rules for ashes burials. We can help liaise with the church and guide you through the process.
Cemeteries
Cemeteries may offer ashes plots or allow ashes into existing graves. Fees and paperwork vary by location.
Crematorium gardens
Crematoria such as South Leicestershire Crematorium, Gilroes and Great Glen may offer memorial or ashes interment options.
New ashes plots
Some families choose a new cremated remains plot so there is a dedicated place for future visits.
Simple graveside service
A short service can include words, a poem, prayer, music or a quiet family moment at the graveside.
How Bay Tree Funerals can help with ashes interment
We can take care of the practical arrangements so the family does not have to manage everything alone.
- Contacting the cemetery, churchyard or crematorium
- Checking paperwork and permissions
- Helping arrange a date and time
- Preparing a simple ashes interment service
- Liaising with a minister, celebrant or family speaker
- Advising on memorial options where available
The funeral does not need to have been with us
If your loved one’s funeral was arranged elsewhere, or if you have had ashes at home for some time, Bay Tree Funerals can still help arrange the interment of ashes.
This is often helpful when families are unsure who to contact, what forms are needed, or how to arrange a respectful graveside moment.
Practical things to think about
Do you want a fixed place?
If family members may wish to visit in future, interment may be more suitable than scattering.
Is there an existing family grave?
A family grave may be an option, but grave ownership and permission need checking first.
Would you like a short service?
An ashes interment can be quiet and simple, or include a minister, celebrant, poem or prayer.
Who should attend?
Some families keep it very private, while others invite close relatives and friends.
Memorial options
Some locations allow plaques, headstone inscriptions or memorial tablets. Others may not.
Clear costs
We can explain our costs and any third-party cemetery, churchyard or crematorium fees before you decide.
Useful related pages
These pages may help if you are arranging a cremation, considering ashes interment, or planning what should happen after a funeral.
Frequently asked questions
Can Bay Tree Funerals arrange an ashes interment if the funeral was not with you?
Yes. The funeral does not need to have been arranged by Bay Tree Funerals. If you already have ashes at home, we can still help arrange the interment of ashes.
Can ashes be interred in a family grave?
Often, yes, but this depends on the grave ownership, cemetery or churchyard rules, and available space. We can help check what is possible.
Can ashes be buried in a churchyard?
Many churchyards allow ashes interment, but each church may have its own rules, forms and fees. Permission must be checked before arrangements are made.
Can ashes be scattered in Leicester parks?
Leicester City Council currently allows ashes scattering in Leicester parks, but families must follow the council’s request process first.
Is interment better than scattering?
It depends on the family. Scattering can feel simple and natural, while interment gives the family a fixed place to visit and may allow a memorial or official record.
Can we have a small service for ashes interment?
Yes. Many families choose a short graveside service with a few words, a poem, prayer, music or a quiet family moment.
Ask us about ashes interment in Leicester
If you have ashes at home, are unsure what to do next, or would like a permanent place for your loved one, Bay Tree Funerals can help arrange a respectful ashes interment service.
Bay Tree Funeral Directors
7A Welford Road, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4FT
Call: 0116 278 8868
Page reviewed and updated: June 2026. Council, cemetery, churchyard and crematorium rules and fees can change, so permission and costs should always be checked before arrangements are made.