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Scattering Ashes from a Spitfire or Piper “Grasshopper”
A fitting end for any RAF or WWII veteran, pilot or plane enthusiast, being scattered from a choice of vintage World War II planes.
What is more there could be no finer plane that chimes with British nation as the majestic and legendary Spitfire. Alternatively you could chose the Piper Cub L-4, a familiar sight with classic design and known to most people as the ‘Grasshopper’.
Fights operate from an airbase in Kent. From an Airfield with a Battle of Britain history
They can fly all year round as long as the weather is good and the cost are as follows, approximately:
- WW2 1943 Piper L4 Cub– £500.00 + VAT
- Harvard – £1000.00 + VAT
- Hurricane £1200.00 + VAT
- WW2 1944 Spitfire Mk9 Spitfire £1600.00 + VAT
The flight lasts as long as it takes to get to the release point and the return back to the airbase. Obviously the further the flight the greater the price, mainly due to increased fuel costs.
To make an enquiry please fill out the form below and the plane operator will contact you as soon as they are able. You will receive and automated email with the operator’s direct telephone number should your enquiry be more urgent.
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Ashes Taken Into Space
VOYAGER
Launch a ceremonial portion of your loved one's ashes into space and back again.
A perfect affordable option for every family.
If your loved one was always on the move, an explorer or adventurer, then the Voyager package allows you to send them on the ultimate final journey and realise a lifelong dream of traveling to space. We launch a ceremonial portion of the ashes on one of our monthly shared flights. The ashes are then transferred into a premium miniature urn and returned to you, along with a certificate noting the details of the flight and an image of the unique view from peak altitude.
The Voyager package allows you to commemorate your loved one’s passion for space while keeping them close. This is the perfect option for families on a tighter budget, or to add an extra special element to another process of memorialising a loved one using their ashes.
Scattering Ashes from a vintage wartime Tiger Moth
Vintage Biplane: Somerset, Dorset and beyond
Scattering Ashes from a vintage wartime Tiger Moth
Up to 3 immaculate vintage wartime camouflaged Tiger Moths can carry out the ceremony with the family member releasing the ashes from one Tiger Moth and up to 2 other family or friends flying alongside in formation. Scattering can be over land or sea.
In the case of ex service personnel (also open to non ex service ) they are also able to provide a “missing man flight”with up to 3 Tiger Moths
Tiger Moth Training based on the Somerset /Dorset border are able to provide an ash scattering service anywhere in the UK. As the costs are calculated on a flying time basis it is possible to give a cost estimate when we know where the scattering is to be carried out.
Example costings:
1 Tiger Moth for 1 hour flight time £440
2 Tiger Moths for 2 hour flight time £880
3 Tiger Moth “missing man” formation; 30 mins. flight time £660 (ash scattering can also be carried out during the same flight)
There are no additional costs involved.
So to give you an example of costs. The plane is based near Blandford Forum in Somerset, the plane goes at 70mph so if you want scatter at Exeter which is about 70 miles from Blandford then the cost would be about £880 (2 hour trip).
Ashes into Rockets:- Self-fire fireworks
Ashes into Rockets:
Self-fire fireworks are made to a design by pyrotechnic experts who create stunning and vivid colours including gold willow, blue peony, crackling flower, and purple coconut.
These rockets are large, each rocket is approximately 150mm / 5ft
These memorial fireworks will shoot ashes into the air over 100 feet producing a large burst to give your loved one a truly spectacular send-off.
If you want to see what they look like have a look at this video – Self Fire Rockets Video
Each rocket is designed to carry 50 grams of your loved one’s ashes (200g in total). The pack includes 4 rockets, 4 launch tubes, goggles and portfires for lighting, as well as a safety guide and a certificate of authenticity. Cost includes 4 rockets (minimum of 4 rockets per order, additional rockets are prices at £90 each).
The fireworks are made by highly trained and experienced pyrotechnic professionals who treat your loved one’s ashes with the utmost dignity and respect. At all times during the process from the receipt of ashes to the final sealing of the firework, a stringent control and logging process is observed.
There is a tribute label on each rocket which can have a personal message added if you wish – around 25 words. Traditionally it says “In loving memory of ………” but it could have an inspirational quote, poem, nickname or even something funny that was personal to your loved ones, a vicar once requested ” Twice on Sundays”.
Please note the return delivery costs are included in the price of the rockets.
If you purchase the Ashes Rockets we will send you a pack that has everything you need to send 200g of your loved one’s ashes directly to the firework manufacturer.
Please note we can only despatch to addresses within mainland UK and allow 12-15 working days from receipt of ashes for delivery.
Putting Ashes into rockets makes life’s 4th Ceremony go with a real bang a truly celebratory way to mark life well lived. The advantage of having a pack such as this, over an organised display, is that they are truly portable so you have the flexibility to have the ceremony at a time and place of your choosing.
If you are looking for a firework display that can incorporate all of your loved one’s ashes please check our memorial firework display page.
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