Scattering ashes on the River Thames at Oxford
| Location | Central Oxford |
| Area of operation | Oxford and surrounding area into Oxfordshire – river Thames |
| Type of boat | Various boats from 12 – 50 seats |
| Duration of trip | Depends on your wishes |
| Capacity of boat | 12- 50 |
| Refreshments | Available at extra cost |
| Additional info | All religions catered for; Christian, Hindu, Sikh and Non-denominational. The cruise is along the same stretch of the River Thames as that taken by Lewis Carroll and Alice Liddell in a small rowing boat almost 150 years ago, when the timeless tale of Alice in Wonderland was created. |
| Suitable urn | 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 water ceremony set which includes a water urn, flower petals for scattering, Promises – dissolvable notelets for scattering with the ashes, a certificate to record the ceremony, and our award winning (and rated 5* on Amazon) guide book: follow the link – 4th Ceremony Set |
| Cost | from £170 |
| Parking | There is no parking available near at the boat comapny. People can be dropped off by pulling in, but cars must not be left there. The nearest city centre car park is Westgate Car Park in Oxpens Road. It is relatively expensive (e.g. currently £11.70 for 3-4 hours). Take ticket at barrier on arrival. Pay at machine before returning to car. Folly Bridge is a little less than 10 minutes’ walk from this car park. |
| Disabled access | There is no level access to the boats – each requires approximately 2 steps – boarding assistance will be offered by staffs |
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To make an enquiry please fill in the form below with your preferred date and number of people attending the scattering, please make sure you include a contact number as the boat company will call you directly to discuss your requirements: