Brits in search of an out-of-this-world funeral can have their ashes blasted into house – earlier than they drift again right down to Earth as snowflakes.
A funeral director has fashioned a partnership with the world’s solely in-orbit ashes-scattering service to supply people a send-off with a lift-off Following cremation a cherished one’s ashes are rocketed as much as 10,000ft in an Aura Flights spacecraft and launched into the stratosphere.
They then journey around the planet a number of instances for as much as six months. Then they arrive again right down to Earth as rain or snow.
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According to testimonials on Aura Flights’ web site one glad buyer mentioned: “I lookup on the blue sky and the clear starry nights otherwise since dad’s ashes have been despatched up there…a lot greater than only a experience into house.”
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Another wrote: “An absolutely stunning send-off…it’s a comfort for all the family to be able to look up at the sky and think of Brian up there on an adventure that most people will never have.”
“It was an attractive send-off we will cherish sooner or later,” added one other.
A.W.Lymn (corr) The Family Funeral Service, which has branches throughout Nottingham and Derby, has already referred six folks for house ceremonies.
Managing director Matthew Lymn Rose mentioned: “We are proud to partner with Aura to provide this wholly unique and thoughtful service to our customers. We put the wishes of our clients first and aim to provide them with the goodbye they desire whatever that may be.
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“As more people begin to consider alternative methods to a traditional burial it’s important that we continue to evolve our offering in line with the needs of those who trust us to help plan what will happen to them when they die.”
Aura Flights offers two packages. The space memorial – which costs £2,950 – which includes an individual flight, ashes scattering and personalised video. The £495 Voyager Launch whisks a portion of remains into space on a shared monthly flight before reuniting them with loved ones.
Aura Flights’ general manager Samantha Richardson said: “A.W.Lymn is main the drive for innovation within the funeral trade. It’s a pleasure to work with them to deliver this unimaginable memorial service to the households underneath their care.”