Scattering Ashes on the River Medway in Kent
| Location | Chatham Maritime Marina |
| Area of operation | River Medway and Rochester |
| Type of boat | flybridge Rodman Muse 44 |
| Duration of trip | 1hr or more if required |
| Capacity of boat | 10 persons |
| Refreshments | Catering can be arranged at additional cost |
| Additional info | Very experienced in Hindu and Sikh ceremonies. Ideally suited for the Sikh community in Gravesend. There is a special viewing platform where larger groups and families with disabled members can gather to watch the ceremony which is completely accessible by car, let us know when filling in the form and we will send details. |
| Suitable urns | 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 |
| Dove Release | Dove release is available |
| Cost | £300 for up to 10 people for a local Medway scattering |
| Reviews |   (129 votes, average: 4.86 out of 5) Loading...Reviews are at the bottom of the page, please add yours if you use this service |
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:
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Dear Robert and Jane,
I just wanted to say a very big thank you for today. Your warmth, kindness, generosity and sincerity was very much appreciated on what was a very difficult and emotional day for my family.
Your respect and consideration to our needs was very comforting and the grace shown by you both ensured that the day was memorable for the right reasons and helped to mark the passing of my father with a very dignified and honourable service.
Wishing you both the best and hopefully, we’ll back with my kids on a more happier occasion.
Kind regards,
April 2019
Today me and my 2 children along with a few close family members bid a final farewell to my husband by scattering his ashes on the River Medway. I can’t thank Bob and Jane enough for making this experience a memorable one. They were professional, kind, friendly and provided great service. They made me and my children feel comfortable and consoled at all times and we knew we were in safe hands. Thank you for being so understanding and doing everything the way which made us happy. We had the most peaceful and beautiful farewell and everything was really appreciated.
Last June, on a beautiful sunny day, my Mother, Husband and my 2 teenage sons went out on the River Medway to scatter my Father’s ashes. It had taken us a long time to decide what to do with my Father’s ashes and the whole experience was so beautiful and peaceful that this confirmed that we had taken the right decision to ask Bob and Jane to help.
They were both so welcoming and lovely throughout the whole experience. The boat was clean and comfortable, and we were all given the opportunity to go onto the top deck. We were given the time we needed to say goodbye to my Father and were not hurried in any way. i would like to thank Jane and Bob for all their help and advice.
“Today we went out on the Medway to scatter ashes. Jane and Bob were very accommodating and showed particular sensitivity in the matter. The boat is lovely, both inside and out, and it is well kept and tidy. Jane was very attentive to our needs and, following the ceremony, Bob was kind enough to allow us onto the top deck where he offered information about various local features on the river. We would recommend the service offered. Dr B
“The level of service we received was excellent. The boat is beautiful and they were really welcoming, professional and very accommodating to our requirements.
They were very kind, respectful and understanding of our loss. I would highly recommend this service to anyone thinking of scattering their loved ones ashes into the river.
I did not really have time to grieve for my mother since I had to worry about organising her funeral and by using this service it allowed me to have the opportunity to say goodbye to her properly. Thank you “