Dispersal of Ashes

Urns

Urns are available in all kinds of materials from steel to alabaster, salt and papier-mache. They come in designs to suit every taste. Urns can be used to keep ashes in perpetuity, for burial or simply to transport the ashes to the place they will be scattered.

Ashes are often kept in a plain plastic urn unless a specific urn has been ordered in advance. We can provide sturdy eco-friendly boxes as an alternative to plastic.

Keepsakes or ‘tokens’ are a small amount of ashes in a miniature container. People occasionally wish to retain a small amount of ashes after scattering most of them in a designated place. Sometimes a token may be sent to someone close who was unable to attend the funeral.

There are also craftspeople who incorporate ashes into glass pendants or objects, or even make them into diamonds and fireworks.

You can order any of these urns before or after the funeral. If you choose to transfer ashes into a different urn at a later date, we are happy to do that for you.

News & guides

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We are very appreciative of Leverton's (James's) guidance and arrangements for my late Aunt's Service. Family and friends commented on how the Service would have been exactly what my Aunt wished for.

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Levertons were extremely professional and helpful throughout the process of organising my father’s funeral. Their guidance and attention throughout was greatly appreciated. I have no hesitation in recommending them.

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Carmel was really helpful throughout the whole process of organising my sister's funeral. She liased with great care to detail with both myself and my parents and we were very happy with the professional service from Levertons.

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Professional, considerate, helpful advice and service. Highly recommended

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I chose Levertons to arrange my wife's funeral purely on the basis of recognising the name, and I am glad that I did so. Everything went very smoothly and it was obviously a very professional operation. I was particularly grateful for their recommendation of a humanist celebrant, Kate Hobson, who exceeded my expectations.

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Our family came to Leverton & Sons for dad's funeral after being let down by another funeralcare company. From start to finish, Lorna at the Kentish Town branch was kind, caring and professional - giving us complete peace of mind and comfort that arrangements were in good hands. No question or request was too much and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company to anyone.

Review by Karen M left on 19 Nov 2025

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Perfect they were so helpful and empathetic I would recommend them to anyone

Review by Nalan B left on 18 Nov 2025

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What a caring and considerate team at Leverton's Kentish Town. From the start, Lorna could not do enough to help with my aunt's funeral arrangements. She has been so kind and gentle, never making me feel rushed or unheard. The quality of the floral wreaths was excellent, just as Lorna described them. Since I do not live locally, I found Lorna went out of her way to make sure everything was perfect. Also, a thank you to Bill and his team, who were with us on the day. You eliminated so much of the stress, on an emotional day. Thank you to Leverton's, a first class professional funeral service, complete with care and consideration. Would recommend highly.

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I had a very positive experience with Levertons Muswell Hill. My husband died abroad and the company managed the process of receiving his body and advised and supported me while the Coroner considered the matter. I was helped and guided in selecting a crematorium and talked through the process of planning an appropriate service for my beloved partner of 29 years. Levertons suggested a celebrant and I decided to use her services following an initial meeting which went very well. I felt supported in planning the service and was confident in incorporating elements from my husbands culture and my own, different, tradition of death. This came together on the day of the funeral in a very moving way and Deborah and other Levertons staff members managed the event in a manner that was respectful and thoroughly professional. I am pleased to recommend the company and feel that the fees charged were very reasonable considering the high quality of service.

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