Scattering Ashes at Sea Edinburgh
The Firth of Forth, with its iconic bridges and stunning coastal scenery, offers a memorable and serene setting for scattering ashes near Edinburgh. This expansive waterway, framed by the historic city and rolling Scottish landscapes, provides a peaceful and reflective environment for a dignified farewell.
Its breathtaking views and connection to Scotland’s heritage make it a fitting and meaningful location to honour a loved one’s memory.
| Location | Hawes Pier, South Queensferry, which is 50yds from the famous Forth Bridge. |
| Area of operation | Within 15 miles of South Queensferry, Near Edinburgh |
| Available | From April to October, but can accommodate small groups on our Cabin RIB November to March. |
| Closed Period | Closed for 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year |
| Capacity of boat | Choice of two: Large groups the min boat can carry 225 or 12 for the Rib for smaller parties (picture below) |
| Refreshments | They have a full bar on-board aboard the larger boat and can also provide catering for a longer cruise if desired. |
| Additional info | Timings are slight restricted – they tend to offer this service at the end of the usual day. Sikh and Hindu families are catered for. |
| Ceremony | Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. We supply a wide range of urns specifically designed for water ceremonies. They are all 100% biodegradable and will dissolve in water – please follow the link: Water Urns We also supply a full water ceremony set to make your ceremony beautiful and dignified: Water Ceremony Set |
| Cost | £325 for a 30 minute cruise out into the main channel under the bridge. Customers must pay in full to make a confirmed booking. |
| Disabled Access | None |
| Average Response Time | Average response time is 2 working day at most. |
| Recording your Scattering | Record a location where you have scattered your loved-one’s ashes so generations to come can find them for all time on The Ashes Register |
Next Steps… If you would like more information or to enquire about availability, please fill in the form below.
The boat operator will then contact you directly as soon as they can.
If you have an urgent request you will be sent the direct telephone number via email as soon as you have submitted the form.
Please note Scattering Ashes is not the boat operator, filling in the form below is the quickest way to speak with the skipper.
Can I plan ahead and pay to have my ashes scattered directly under the Forth Rail Bridge?
This is usually done though a Funeral Plan James then it is all in one place…