Resting Reef is a pet memorial service that transforms your pet’s ashes into reef structures that help restore marine ecosystems. This unique tribute allows your pet to become part of a vibrant underwater habitat, supporting marine life.
The reefs are located in a village called Tulamben in Northern Bali, where they contribute to the growth of marine ecosystems. Large areas of their reefs have been devastated by damaging practices such as coral harvesting, bomb fishing, bottom trawling, and more. The local community has been keen to restore their coast for a long time; however, funding and expertise have been scarce.
Our formula is designed to hold up to 3kg of ashes. In the Individual Reef, you can memorialise any amount of ashes up to this limit. Our Community Reef allows you to contribute a small amount (50g) of ashes and still have a great impact alongside other beloved pets.
It is important for us to offer a service that does not require visits to Bali in order to connect with your memorial reef. We make sure you receive updates, including videos, images, and scientific insights, from the comfort of your home.If you are in Bali, we can assist in arranging visits with local diving schools. Please reach out, and we will support you with this.
The services provided vary depending on the memorial reef option you choose. All options include transforming your pet’s ashes into a reef structure (individual or shared), placement at the reef site, GPS coordinates of the location, ongoing monitoring, updates on the reef’s progress for a year, and a miniature reef memento. To learn more about the available services and additional add-ons, visit the “Our Offering” section on our homepage.
Our timelines follow nature’s cycles and can vary depending on weather and season. As we plan to bring ashes to Bali in 2–3 batches per year, the waiting time can take up to 6–8 months. Please reach out to learn when our next reef installation will take place.
Coral reefs take time to grow, and you can expect significant development over several months to a few years. Rest assured, your pet’s contribution to marine life will grow steadily over time. The first year will mainly show algae growth and fish occupying the memorial. In the coming years, you will see more early coral growth.
Currently, our service is only dedicated to pets. However, we are exploring the possibility of offering human memorials in the future. Please reach out if you are interested in securing a spot or learning more.
Yes, we offer flexible payment plans. Please get in touch with us to discuss your options.
The cost of our memorial reef service starts at £350 and increases depending on additional requests. Please refer to the "Our offering" section for more information.
Our pricing is transparent, and all costs of what our service includes will be outlined before you commit to the service.
We understand that circumstances can change. If you need to cancel your booking, please contact us as soon as possible. Refunds may be available, depending on the stage of the process.
Resting Reef's memorial reefs are designed to support marine ecosystems by providing habitats for marine life and aiding coral restoration efforts. These reefs also help combat climate change by contributing to biodiversity and protecting shorelines from erosion.
We are committed to making our process as sustainable as possible, from production methods to material choices. We are aware of ways we can improve, and we are heading in that direction.
By being memorialised in one of our reef structures, your pet’s ashes can contribute positively to the environment. We base our formula on scientific research that shows how bone ash can boost marine growth (Veeger, M., Ottelé, M., & Prieto, A. (2021). Making bioreceptive concrete: Formulation and testing of bioreceptive concrete mixtures. Journal of Building Engineering, 44, 102545.)
Yes, we offer personalisation options. Please get in touch with us for more information and guidance on this, or visit our “Experiential Reef” offering if you are looking for a Premium service.
Yes, we can combine the ashes of multiple pets into a single reef structure, creating a shared and meaningful memorial for all your pets. This option is available for all reef types. For the Community Reef, a service must be purchased for each pet individually. For the Individual Reef, you can choose how much of each pet's ashes to incorporate into the structure.
Once you’ve booked the service, we’ll send you instructions on how to safely send your pet’s ashes to our facility. If you are based outside of the UK and wish to send more than 50g, please contact us.
You will receive the GPS coordinates for the reef location, along with updates for a year and photos showing the progress of the reef site.
Part of our service includes updating you on the restoration progress. These updates include underwater photos and videos for a year. We conduct monitoring work and will keep you updated. The monitoring intervals can vary depending on different factors like weather conditions and reef progress.
Although it is highly unlikely due to our careful placement of the reef structures, in the event of any damage, we will be in touch with you.
