At home

Many people will want to keep their loved one’s remembrance stones nearby. You may wish to keep them in a special display container at home, or you could place them in your garden. As long as you are the landowner, placing remembrance stones in your own garden is perfectly acceptable in the UK.

It’s important to be aware that you may sell your home one day, and the new owner may not be willing to let you visit the spot where you placed the remembrance stones.

Divide the stones for different places and with different members of family and friends

It is perfectly acceptable to divide the remembrance stones and place them in several different locations. If you cannot decide on one location or if some family members have their own ideas, it can be a great way to fulfil the wishes of the deceased and those who are mourning the death.

Keep a remembrance stone with you.

Many of our customers keep a stone with them either in a bag or pocket or even in the car. Sometimes it feels nice to have a part of your loved one close. Something special to pick up and hold close.

At sea

Placing some or all of a loved one’s remembrance stones at sea can be a great send-off, especially if they loved spending time at the beach or if they were a boating enthusiast. Most beaches and coastlines in the UK are accessible to the public and, unlike burial at sea, you do not require a license.

However, you will need to comply with guidelines set by the Environmental Agency. While the remembrance stones themselves do not have any impact on the water, it’s important that you only place them with biodegradable tributes.

Family grave or place of remembrance

You may wish to place some or all the remembrance stones in a cemetery or churchyard; this is usually one of the most straightforward options as many will have gardens of remembrance to accommodate this for you. If you have an existing family grave or place of remembrance and you own the exclusive right of burial for it, then this can be a very personal way to commemorate a loved one’s life.

Different places around the UK and the world

There may have been special places somewhere in the world that you shared with your loved one. Placing a remembrance stone somewhere special to you both is beautiful memorial gesture. We highly recommend checking any travel restrictions that may apply to the country you are traveling to. You can check this by contacting the embassy for the country you are going to get the most up-to-date information.

Rivers or Lakes

Rivers and lakes have quickly become a popular place in the UK for placing remembrance stones. Similar to placing remembrance stones at sea, you do not require a license or permission to do this. However, it is important to check with the Environmental Agency that the water is not near an extraction point and you should avoid casting plastic material into the river.

Mountains or Hills

Saying goodbye to a loved one at the top of a hill or mountain can be extremely sentimental. There is usually nothing to stop you from placing remembrance stones on hilltops or mountains. 

Sports venues

The rules and regulations for placing remembrance stones at sports venues can vary significantly across the UK. Whether it’s the stadium of your favorite football team, a local golf club, or a cricket pitch, it will completely depend on the policy of the sporting venue or club. Some clubs and venues now provide memorial areas on their grounds for the purpose of placing remembrance stones.

Common land

Common land typically covers areas such as village greens or other places owned by local councils. While you are entitled to use common land for activities like walking and climbing, you shouldn’t automatically assume the same rule applies for placing remembrance stones. If you wish to place remembrance stones on common land, it is best to gain written permission from the landowner before proceeding with this. Find out where your local common land or village green is by contacting your local council.

National Trust site

The National Trust owns many places of historic interest across the UK and they can make for a unique and personal send-off. While the National trust does not have a formal policy on placing remembrance stones, many families have been granted permission in the past.

If you do wish to place your loved one’s remembrance stones on National trust land, you should gain written permission from the property manager. Prior to the placing process, you should ensure there is no risk of environmental damage and that it is done privately.