The Beginnings

Scattering the ashes of former airmen over the sea from an RAF helicopter was something I was occasionally asked to do as an RAF Search and Rescue pilot. It was a lovely way to lay ashes to rest and understandably a nearby beach would forever be a special place for family members.

The Beginnings

Scattering the ashes of former airmen over the sea from an RAF helicopter was something I was asked to do as an RAF Search and Rescue pilot. It was a lovely way to lay ashes to rest and understandably a nearby beach would forever be a special place for family members.

After a few similar requests, those of us involved began to understand better the optimum heights and speeds and the challenges of localised airflows around the helicopter to ensure a clean and even scattering.

About-us

Many people hold on to the ashes of a loved one, not knowing how or where to finally lay them to rest and perhaps feeling a little anxious about getting involved themselves. Scattering from the air enables such remains to be finely and cleanly dispersed and opens up so many location opportunities whether that be over land or sea; scattering ashes from a helicopter, however, is not really accessible to everyone.

Aerial ashes scattering images by drone

Chris Mace perfected scattering ashes from a helicopter whilst a pilot in RAF. Upon retirement, he applied this knowledge to the drone industry, again perfecting scattering ashes. 

 

Matt Young joined the company and continued the success of Aerial Ashes expanding to regional teams across the UK, and now into the United States.

 

Amy Wellington is the first to bring Aerial Ashes to the United States by offering these services in western Pennsylvania and New York, as well as eastern Ohio.

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