Scattering Ashes on the Bristol Channel from a Boat Location Minehead Somerset Area of operation Bristol Channel Type of boat 10m Cougar Catamaran Duration of trip Up to 3hrs Capacity of boat 11 persons Refreshments None Ceremony Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. […]
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12 Special Ideas for Scattering Ashes
There is a wide range of special ideas for scattering ashes here are some we like: Plant and memorial tree and scatter them around the tree or or bury them underneath Put them in to some fireworks and blast then into the night sky Place them in a memorial reef off of the coast of […]
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Scattering Ashes at Sea and River – Lancaster Location Lancaster Area of operation River Lune, Lancaster, Whitehaven, Isle of Man Type of boat Various Duration of trip Dependant on customer needs Capacity of boat 12 People Refreshments Available on some boats Cost On application Disabled Access On the Catamarans Parking Yes Free Parking Average time […]
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Scattering Ashes at Sea – Fleetwood on the Fylde Coast Location Fleetwood, Lancashire Area of operation Irish sea Type of boat Aquastar 38 Duration of trip Up to 1 hour Capacity of boat 12 People Refreshments Not Available Ceremony Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may […]
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Scattering Ashes at Sea – Salcombe South Hams Location Salcombe, South Devon. Area of operation Salcombe Estuary and Coast Type of boat Rib Duration of trip Up to 1 hour Capacity of boat 2 boats can take up to 20 people 1st rib – 11 passengers, 2nd rib 7 passengers Refreshments Available on request Ceremony […]
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Story about Scattering Ashes Ashes by Claire Zwaartmann has won first prize in RTÉ Radio 1 Short Story Competition (RTE is the Republic of Ireland’s public broadcaster). The story is about a deceased mans children scattering his ashes in the bay. It centres around the son needing to collect the ashes, the choice of location […]
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Scattering Ashes on water at Milford Haven Location Milford Haven Marina Area of operation Milford Haven water way and St. Brides Bay Type of boat Cabin rhib Duration of trip Up to 2 hours Capacity of boat 11 passengers Refreshments Can be arranged on shore Suitable urns Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead […]
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Scattering Ashes on the Norfolk Broads Location Somerleyton, Suffolk (between Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth) Area of operation Norfolk and Suffolk Broads – River Waveney Type of boat Broadland Grebe. Traditional vintage Broads motor cruiser built in 1958. Duration of trip As required, usually 1-2 hours but longer by prior arrangement. Capacity of boat 4/5 plus […]
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Scattering Ashes Service Scattering Ashes Service across the UK and overseas. Are you looking for your loved one’s ashes to be scattering at a particular destination within the UK or overseas but are unable to do this yourself? We can help. Many of us will have a place in mind that we want our ashes […]
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How to fill and use a Scatter Tube: Video How to fill and use a Scatter Tube: Video One of the most popular types of scattering urn is a scatter tube. We stock a huge variety of designs and sizes. We have sizes that are suitable for: one adult, two average sizes adults, half a […]
Continue readingMore TagFirth of Forth, South Queensferry: East Scottish Coast
Scattering Ashes at Sea Edinburgh 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. Disabled Access None Average Response Time Average response time is […]
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When choosing to scatter ashes people are often drawn to the most dramatic or significant piece of the landscape: the a promontory, a mountain peak or a cliff edge. These places are often fraught with danger and in an emotionally heightened state this is risk can be increased. Last month it would appear that two […]
Continue readingMore TagA sailor’s farewell poem: Crossing the Bar
If you are looking for words or verse for ash scattering ceremony fit for an old sailor, then you could worse than consider the classic poem Crossing the Bar by Alfred Lord Tennyson Crossing the Bar BY ALFRED, LORD TENNYSON Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning […]
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Scattering Ashes at Sea – Beer in Devon Location Beer, East Devon. Area of operation Within a three mile radius of Beer (Branscombe, Seaton, Beer) Views across Lyme Bay.. Type of boat: 25’ working fishing boat Duration of trip: As long as client requires, further charges if longer than 1 hour Capacity of boat: 11 […]
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Location The Barbican Landing Stage, Commercial Wharf, Barbican, Area of operation Within the waters of Plymouth Sound Type of boat Our chartered cruise boats (depending on availability) take family and friends to pay their respects, as loved one’s ashes are scattered on the waters of Plymouth Sound. Duration of trip 1 Hour slot is allocated for this […]
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Boat for Scattering Ashes at Sea – Weymouth Location Weymouth Dorset, in the centre of the Jurassic Coast in the UK Area of operation Weymouth Portland area Type of boat Open motor with some cover Duration of trip 1hr – can be flexible Capacity of boat 12 (Large boat up to 40 if necessary) Refreshments At kiosk […]
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Scattering Ashes on the Thames Estuary Maldon, Essex Location Maldon, Essex Area of operation Blackwater Type of boat Thames Sailing Barge Duration of trip 2-4 hours Capacity of boat 50 Refreshments Lunches, Afternoon Teas or self-cater. Licensed Bar. Additional info The whole barge can be hired privately. Ceremony Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead […]
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Scattering Ashes at Sea Felixstowe Suffolk Location Suffolk Yacht Harbour, Levington, Felixstowe, Suffolk Area of operation Suffolk and North Essex Type of boat 29ft procharter p3 Duration of trip 1 hour Capacity of boat 10 passengers plus 2 crew Refreshments Tea / Coffee Ceremony Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown […]
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Scattering Ashes at Sea – Waterford Ireland Location Dunmore East, County Waterford Area of operation Dunmore East, WaterfordHarbour, Tramore Bay, Rivers Suir and Barrow. Type of boat Charter Duration of trip As required Capacity of boat 12 Refreshments Tea/ Coffee Cost On Application Ceremony Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about […]
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For lovers of the sea: Divers, Sailors, Fishermen and anyone one else with a passion for wildlife and the sea. Now there is a new way to have a truly fitting memorial. The first and only Memorial Reef in the UK. Situated off the famous Jurassic coast, near Weymouth in Dorset. The ashes of a […]
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Scattering Ashes at Sea – North Berwick Location North Berwick, twentyfive miles from Edinburgh Area of operation Firth of Forth usually around North Berwick but can go further afield Type of Boat Starfish 8, 28ft workboat Duration of trip 30 – 1hr, greater if required Capacity of boat 10 Refreshments Clients can bring their own […]
Continue readingMore TagThe Travellers last journey: Ashes in a bottle
From the Great Barrier Reef to the beaches of the Caribbean, some of us just love to travel. The adventure, the restless spirit, the sites the smells and the people you meet along the way. Well when a loved one passes away and they had a passion for the open road somehow it doesn’t seem […]
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These are the locations of boats available for hire in UK for scattering ashes. Have a look for a suitable location on our interactive Google Map.
Continue readingMore TagBoat for Scattering Ashes – Dorset: Poole Harbour
Scattering ashes in Poole Harbour Location Poole Quay, Dorset Area of operation Poole Harbour Duration of trip Up 3 Hours Capacity 6 People. More can be accommodated at £40pp Refreshments Simple buffet Suitable urns Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. We supply a […]
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Scattering Ashes at Sea or on the River Fal in Cornwall Location Cornwall – Falmouth, St Mawes, Truro Area of operation Falmouth Area, River Truro Type of boat There are three craft similar to that pictured above Duration of trip Usually an hour Capacity of boat Their boats can hold up to 100 of your guests […]
Continue readingMore TagExperiences from Australia 2: my brother’s under a fern tree
Full credit goes to Beverley Hadgraft the author of the original article in the Australian Daily Telegraph. In the original article there were four different voices from four different experiences I have put a link at the bottom if you wish to see the article in full. I have split it down for people […]
Continue readingMore TagPlanning on a trip to scatter ashes in Barbados?
It seems my post of a few weeks back concerning TripAdvisor being used as forum to ask people where to scatter was not a one-off. Here we have a subscribers Texasboy57 (no points for guessing where this chap hails from) asking about the rules and regs for scattering in Barbados. Apart from the general […]
Continue readingMore TagEast Devon: Exmouth, River Exe and Lyme Bay
Scattering Ashes at Sea – Exmouth, the River Exe and Lyme Bay Location Exmouth Area of operation Exe Estuary Type of boat Pride of Exmouth is EU Class C sea going and takes up to 200 people, Tudor Rose is Class V and limited sea going for up to 100 people RIB for up to […]
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Well sort of, I came across someone last week asking for tips for a location to scatter their mothers ashes “Good place on Lewis to scatter ashes My mother sadly passed away in October and the family is hoping to have a get-together next July to commemorate her life and scatter her ashes in […]
Continue readingMore TagAgatha Christie and the River Dart – one man’s experience
A customer dropped us a note about their experience: “June passed away late last year after a being ill for a few months, she had chance to put her affairs in order and she said that she wished to be cremated and we had a lovely service at the church even though she was […]
Continue readingMore TagScattering ashes scattering flowers: meaning and symbolism
Flowers are closely associated with funerals. And scattering flower during the ceremony adds a really love touch to the proceedings. You may choose a type of flower because that was your loved one favourite, you may choose one because you think it is fitting or you like the colour. However you may choose a flower […]
Continue readingMore TagCelebrant: Glynes Mewton, Nationwide
Name: Glynes Mewton Base: North London South Hertfordshire Area covered: Nationwide Description of service: Glynes Mewton is a compassionate individual who helps people on their carry out dignified scattering or interring ceremonies from , boat services to wood scatterings. All services offered. From the celebrant: Together we can design a fitting tribute to your […]
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– Change in the law for burial at Sea California State law signed off on the 10 July 2012. Backed by the Funeral Directors Association, legislation has been brought in to establish a protocol for scattering ashes at sea. It would appear that people have been using standard sealed plastic container or poly-urns to scatter […]
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Scattering Ashes at Sea on the Moray Firth Location Bay/Moray Firth Area of operation Anywhere (except small pioneer which is restricted to the bay only Type of boat Pioneer multi 8.5m Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) ‘Buchaneer’ 3. 7.85m Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) ‘Privateer’ 31ft Sailing Catamaran ‘Meercat’ Duration of trip As required Capacity of boat Pioneer […]
Continue readingMore TagA short story about scattering ashes on the beach
This posting is in applauding a short story about a stepmother and her stepchildren taking the shared father/ husbands ashes to be scattered in the sea near Saltburn in the North East. The writer conveys the emotions of the characters really well. Highlighting a common issue around primacy of rights and disagreements over how to […]
Continue readingMore TagMudeford Quay, Dorset: South Coast
Scattering Ashes at Sea – Mudeford in Dorset Location The small fishing port of Mudeford Quay, Christchurch, Dorset Area of operation Christchurch and Poole Bays with views of the Isle of Wight, the Needles Lighthouse and Swanage. They can also provide this service in Christchurch Harbour which is in the lower reaches of the Avon […]
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Scattering ashes at Sea in Brighton Location Brighton Marina Area of operation 20 miles – including Hove & Worthing Type of boat Aquastar 33 Duration of trip Up to 90 minutes Capacity of boat 10 persons Refreshments Tea/coffee/hot chocolate available Additional info Over 40 years experience Suitable urn Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being […]
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Scattering ashes at Sea – Chichester, Hampshire Location Chichester, West Sussex Area of operation A peaceful location with a view of the Isle of Wight in the distance. Type of boat Sail boat Duration of trip Typically it would take a max of 2 hours from Itchenor Jetty. Capacity of boat 6 passengers. Refreshments They […]
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Scattering ashes at Sea – Eastbourne Location Eastbourne, East Sussex Area of operation Up to 60 miles from a Safe Haven, including the white cliffs of Beachy Head Type of boat AQUASTAR PRO 40’ Duration of trip 1 hour Capacity of boat 12 passengers Refreshments Free Tea, Coffee and biscuits Additional info They have been carrying […]
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Scattering Ashes at Sea Scarborough Yorkshire Location Scarborough Area of operation 20 Nautical Miles from Any Port Type of boat 10.5m Carvel Built Duration of trip Can be tailored to your requirements and up to 4 hours Capacity of boat Capacity of boat 12 and plenty of seating Refreshments Can be arranged. Additional info Toilet on […]
Continue readingMore TagCaernarfon, Menai Strait: North Wales Coast
Scattering Ashes at Sea Caernarfon Wales Location Moel Y Don, Anglesey and Caernarfon. Area of operation Menai Strait, other locations by arrangement. Type of boat RIB, Ribeye 785. Duration of trip Min 1 hour. Capacity of boat 11 Refreshments No Suitable urn Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which […]
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Scattering Ashes at Sea – St Ives in Cornwall Location St Ives, Cornwall. Area of operation St Ives Bay, North Cornwall Coast, Atlantic Ocean. Type of Boat Lochin 33, 10 Metre Boat. Duration of trip One hour Capacity of boat Licensed to carry 12 passengers Refreshments Available by request Additional info St Ives Bay is […]
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Scattering Ashes at Sea – Portrush Location The North Pier, Portrush harbour , County Antrim. Area of operation They cover the north coast of Donegal and the Mull of Kintyre including the Scottish Islands of Islay, Jura, Gigha and Iona. Type of boat See picture above Duration of trip Dependant on your wishes Capacity of […]
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Scattering Ashes at Sea – Donaghadee Location Donaghadee, County Down, Northern Ireland Area of operation All of Northern Ireland waters. Type of boat There are two boats available, a passenger launch that can carry up to 50 people, and a restored lifeboat can take up to 12 (pictured above) Duration of trip Dependant on your […]
Continue readingMore TagLoch Coruisk, Isle of Skye: Scotland
Scattering Ashes at Sea – Isle of Skye Location Elgol, Isle of Skye, Scotland Area of operation Loch Coruisk Type of boat Lochin 38 – a high-specification, modern, powerful sea-going vessel Duration of trip 1½ hours or longer if you wish to go ashore Capacity of boat 40 with no minimum numbers Refreshments Free tea, […]
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Scattering Ashes at Sea – Isle of Man Location Isle of Man Area of operation Isle of Man Type of boat Passenger boats Duration of trip Depends on where you want to go. Capacity of boat 10 people Additional info The west coast of the Island has some of the most beautiful scenery in the […]
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We asked you whether you would prefer to have your ashes scatter over the sea, a river or a canal. It turns out that 70% would prefer the sea and the rest said river – no one said a canal. Why the Sea and and why not the canal? I guess the sea resonates more […]
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The Bournemouth Echo carried a bitter sweet tale of a family who were carrying their Gran’s ashes on a boat to be scattered at sea near the Old Harry Rocks in Dorset. Unfortunately the boat got into trouble and got stuck on the rocks. Apparently they had to be rescued by the RNLI, which the whole […]
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