Scattering Ashes on the River Cam Cambridgeshire
The tranquil waters of the River Cam provide a peaceful and reflective location for scattering ashes. Surrounded by the historic beauty of Cambridge, this is a truly dignified and serene setting.
This is a great location for Hindu and Sikhs in the locality, the flowing water is ideally suited to the ashes puja ceremony.
| Location | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire |
| Area of operation | River Cam |
| Type of boat | Narrowboat or Solar Catamaran |
| Duration of trip | Variable 55 mins minimum, up to 2 hours. We can offer ½ and whole day cruise options too. |
| Capacity of boat | Up to 12 passengers per boat. |
| Refreshments | Optional Tea, Coffee, Squash, Biscuits, |
| Additional | Cream Tea, Fish and Chips, picnic hamper options. A range of riverside pubs offer full catering for before or after the ceremony. |
| Ceremony | Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. It is advisable to get an urn for the purpose. All urns are 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 to make it a perfect and memorable ceremony – Water Ceremony Sets |
| Cost | Variable depending in length of trip and catering. Minimum £140 for 55 mins. |
| Company comments | The crew offers a friendly and relaxed trip, with a variety of picturesque locations on the River Cam for the ceremony. All religions catered for; Christian, Hindu, Sikh and Non-denominational. The main craft ‘Rosie’ shown in the picture is open sided and allows the ceremonial group of passengers to feel at one with the river environment. Quiet peaceful boat on a tranquil scenic river perfect for scattering ashes and/or floating a wreath, flowers or petals. We can arrange trips early morning through to midnight. We have a bluetooth speaker aboard for passengers to link a smartphone for their own songs/music. Together we can create a completely unique and personalised service – the way you want it to be. We will listen carefully to what you and your family want and offer a complete choice and flexibility in your arrangements. |
| Disabled Access | No wheelchair access at present onboard the narrowboat has 2-3 steps down into the passenger cabin. The Eco Solar boat has a flat deck suitable for wheelchair direct access. |
| Parking | Fen Ditton Moorings CB5 8SX – Free parking, City Centre CB3 4AN – Metered parking. |
| 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 |
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