A CHRISTCHURCH ash-scattering business has scattered the ashes of a loved one by drone at Sandbanks.

Aerial Ashes, a Christchurch-based ash-scattering company, has shared recent images from a scattering of a loved-ones ashes by drone at Sandbanks in late July. 

Company director, Matt Young, 42, spoke to the Echo after it captured large attention by Poole residents, many of which were introduced to the idea for the first time. 

Matt said: "The family chose the area as it was where they used to go and it was a special place that they went for walks and they liked. 

"It's one of the nicest places in the country so the pictures came out well. It was about 6.15am when we did it so it was early morning when nobody else was around for safety but also to make it an intimate moment.

"The beach is completely empty, we wouldn't risk scattering on somebody or anywhere near anyone's property."

Also owning an office in Yorkshire, Ariel Ashes offers its services nationwide with Matt recently visiting Anglesey in Wales and previously holding a scattering at St Andrews in Scotland. 

Matt expressed his passion for his work and stated he enjoyed 'the closure' it can offer. 

He said: "I'm really proud of my business. I love the closure it gives people and a lot of them really appreciate it. 

"For religious people, it looks like they are going up to heaven."

Working all over the BCP conurbation, Matt has done several scatterings at Sandbanks and has previously scattered ashes at Poole Harbour. 

His most recent scattering in the area happened on August 5 when he oversaw a scattering by Avon Beach in Mudeford. 

He said: "Over land we have to get permission but the sea is ok as we've got permission from the environment agency who said it is ok to scatter over the sea. 

"The funeral industry is quite interesting and its future is in the celebration of life so I feel it's very fitting.

"We can make it really special and personal."