Scattering cremated remains within the Borough

You must obtain permission from the landowner before scattering any cremated remains.

Get permission

You cannot scatter remains within cemetery grounds as graves are owned by individual families.

On local authority managed areas, you should contact the Manager of that Department who will advise you regarding any regulations which apply.

If permission is granted, you should consider the following points:

• Due regard is taken to the visitors of the area
• The cremated remains are dispersed close to the ground and over a wide area, to avoid an obvious mound, which other visitors to the site may find disturbing

Locations and contact details for scattering remains

Location	Contact/Managed by	Telephone number
Buccleuch Gardens	Parks Section	020 8891 1411
Terrace Gardens, Richmond Hill	Parks Section	020 8891 1411
Richmond Park	Parks Superintendent	020 8948 3209
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew	Development Officer	020 8332 3248
The River Thames	Port of London Authority	01474 562200

Scattering of ashes in public open spaces

If you wish to scatter ashes in one of our parks and open spaces, permission is granted as long as certain conditions are met, and the park is not primarily managed for nature conservation.

• Read our guidance on scattering ashes in public open spaces