Resting Reef

Resting Reef An award-winning death-care service that turns the ashes of those who have died, into beautiful memorial reefs.

Resting Reef is a death care startup that redefines how we honour loved ones through an environmentally conscious memorial service. Founded by graduates from the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London, Aura Murillo and Louise Skajem, the sustainable venture transforms cremated ashes into living ocean reefs that regenerate marine ecosystems. By turning loss into life, Resting Reef aims to tackle several issues at once: redefine traditions with an ocean “cemetery” that restores marine biodiversity, sequesters carbon and prevents coastal erosion—creating a lasting tribute that benefits our oceans and future generations. The team at Resting Reef has garnered significant recognition, including winning five Innovate UK grants, the Arts Foundation Fellowship Award, a D&AD Pencil for Creative Excellence and the Seoul Design Award. Resting Reef has been featured in Fast Company, Wallpaper, The Telegraph, and showcased at events like the London Design Biennale and Dutch Design Week.

22/09/2026

Resting Reef at BOAT International 💙

Excited to see Resting Reef included in BOAT International’s coverage of the Ocean Talks 2026 event in June, where Resting Reef and our co-founder Louise were highlighted alongside a group of ocean-focused initiatives at the Serpentine Gallery in London. The monthly magazine started in 1983, and since then it has become a reference within the marine industry, so for us, getting recognition from this established platform means a huge deal!

06/09/2026

Every memorial reef comes with a miniature to keep at home.

A Resting Reef is made from cremated ashes, human or pet, cast into a reef and placed on the seabed off Bali, where marine life moves in and makes it home. Alongside the reef you receive a keepsake replica, a certificate, the GPS location, and a plaque, then restoration updates and underwater footage as new life takes hold.

Create a living reef for someone you love. Get in touch to start the journey.

29/08/2026

It’s simpler than you might think.🥰

A Resting Reef transforms cremated human or pet ashes into a lasting memorial reef, placed on the seabed in Bali to help restore marine life.

We guide you through every step: from receiving the ashes and transforming them into a reef structure, to placement, monitoring and long-term regeneration.

And the journey doesn’t end when the reef reaches the ocean.🐠🪸

Over time, your memorial becomes a stable foundation for new marine life, creating a living memorial that can flourish for generations.

19/08/2026

Grief is not one feeling. It can be everything at once.

In the space of an hour, we can feel sadness, anger, love, relief, guilt, gratitude, confusion, even moments of laughter. One emotion doesn’t cancel out another. Grief is complex, constantly changing, and very personal.

Part 2 of our series exploring grief and end-of-life conversations 🤎

17/08/2026

Tulamben postcards 🌊 the place in Bali where the local community and Resting Reef creates memorial reefs.

From the people who call it home to the marine life growing around each memorial reef. Where memories become part of something that lives on. 🪸

11/08/2026

What if saying goodbye could also give something back? 💙🌊

This September 2026, we’re bringing together a small group to Bali for an experience unlike any other hosted locally by Yayasan Karang Kenangan Bali.

Together, we’ll memorialise loved ones by creating living memorial reefs that help restore marine life. You’ll experience the impact firsthand, snorkel or scuba dive at the site, learn about the science behind our work, and see how restoration creates new life.

Our monitoring has shown that our memorial reefs support 17× higher biodiversity than nearby degraded areas, with 102 fish species already recorded around our sites.

A celebration of life, a chance to connect with nature, and an opportunity to leave a legacy in the memory of a loved one that continues growing for generations.

💙 12–17 September 2026

📍 Tulamben, Bali

✨ Limited places available.

01/08/2026

and .surftogether present “beneath the waves of Bali” to invite you to join a unique trip to Tulamben, where marine restoration, celebration of life, cultural immersion, and connection to the ocean come together.

Over five meaningful days, a small group of participants will explore the waters of Tulamben, connect with the local community, witness and take part in reef restoration activities, and share moments of reflection, wellness, and celebration.

📍 Tulamben, Bali
📅 12–17 September
✨ Limited spots remaining

For more information, visit the link in our BIO or send us a DM 🤙

28/07/2026

🔮🪼We reached a very special milestone with SEA LIFE London Aquarium. Our latest Memorial Reef designs have now been placed in two of the aquarium’s main coral reef tanks, allowing thousands of visitors to discover Resting Reef’s mission every day. We are incredibly honoured by this partnership. If you’re ever planning a visit, or would like to see our reefs as close to their marine environment as possible while in the city, we’d love for you to stop by 💜

11/07/2026

Close your eyes and listen 👂The sounds of Tulamben are prayer bells, birds greeting the morning, the rhythm of village life, and the quiet stillness.

This September, we’ll return to Bali to immerse ourselves in the culture, the ocean, and the spirit of this extraordinary place. This will also be a journey of remembrance: a space to honour the memories of loved ones and celebrate life. All while witnessing marine restoration firsthand and dive!

✨ 12-17th of September 2026
🌊 Last spots available
🔗 Join us via the link in BIO

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Mainyard Studios, Unit B1, Curie House, Wallis Road
London
E95LN

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+447491370777

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