River - Scattering Ashes

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Firth 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…

Kent: The River Medway – Tonbridge

Scattering Ashes on the River Medway Tonbridge Location Big Bridge, Tonbridge High Street TN9 1DR Area of operation River Medway in Kent Type of boat Modern electric launch Duration of trip Any to suit, minimum 30 minutes Capacity of boat 12 passengers Refreshments Located in the centre of Tonbridge with many café, restaurants and pubs…

A ceremony in the Sirhowy Valley

It is not often a family scattering ceremony is reported unless there is some mishap or there is a celebrity involved. This story appeared in the South Wales Argus, a family from Gwent scatter the ashes of their relative on Sirhowy River in near Blackwood. Apparently, they were the first to be granted permission by…

A festival that involves throwing cremation ash at one another

Varanasi, India is famous and unique. A holy Hindu city whose principal business is death, many families take their loved ones to be cremated there, while western eyes may view it as macabre, the locals have a very different take. Reincarnation is a fundamental part of the Hindu religion so moving from this life to…

Kent: The River Stour

Scattering Ashes on the river Stour in Kent Location Upstreet, Canterbury Area of operation River Stour in Kent Type of boat Modern electric launch Duration of trip Any to suit, minimum 30 minutes Capacity of boat 12 passengers Refreshments Located at the Grove Pantry Pub & Inn for catering needs. You an bring own drinks,…

Felixstowe river orwell scattering ashes

Felixstowe : River Orwell and Suffolk Coast

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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…

Chatham and Rochester: River Medway

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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…

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The Travellers last journey: Ashes in a bottle

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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…

The forever fisherman: an anglers choice

People who have a passion for a sport often choose to have their association enshrined with their ashes. So whilst the request Mr Peter Hodges, an angler from Somerset final wish may seem strange to many, to others it has perfect resonance. When Mr Hodge, at the age of 60, discovered that had motor neurone…

Experiences from Australia: by a river where mum was raised

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 as…

Boat for Scattering Ashes at Sea - Exmouth, the River Exe and Lyme Bay

East 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…

Agatha 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…

Liverpool: River Mersey

Scattering Ashes at Sea or on the River Mersey Liverpool Location Liverpool Marina Area of operation The Mersey, the Mersey estuary /Liverpool bay and the coast of Wirral and North Wales. Type of boat 33ft Blyth Catamaran Duration of trip 2 -3 hours depending on your requirements Capacity of boat 12 including disabled access if…

Boat for Scattering Ashes on the River Soar Leicester

Boat for Scattering Ashes: River Soar – Barrow upon Soar Leicestershire

Scattering Ashes on the River Soar Leicester Location Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire Area of operation The ashes can be scattered on a peaceful part of the River Soar near Leicester. Type of boat River Boat Capacity of the boat 12 (can accommodate more if needed, please see below) Currently 6 due Covid Refreshments Available by…

Kingston and Richmond: River Thames

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Scattering Ashes on the River Thames at Kingston and Richmond If you want a water ceremony for scattering your loved ones ashes in the Thames, this skipper will provide an excellent service. We have worked with him for over 5 years and we always get great testimonials. Location Kingston upon Thames – London / Surrey Area…

South Devon: Dartmouth

Scattering ashes Dartmouth and the River Dart in Devon Location Dartmouth, Devon Area of operation River Dart, Dartmouth, Totnes Type of boat 40ft Aquastar Duration of trip As per request Capacity of boat 12 passengers Refreshments Not provided Suitable urn Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families…

Newcastle Gateshead: River Tyne

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Scattering Ashes on the River Tyne – Newcastle and Gateshead Location Newcastle upon Tyne, North East Area of operation River Tyne – based on Newcastle Quayside, next to Gateshead Millennium Bridge. Type of boat There are 3 passenger boats, the Coventina, Fortuna and Latis. Duration of trip 1, 2 or 3 hour charters Capacity of…

Glasgow, Strathclyde: River Clyde

Location Strathclyde Glasgow, River Clyde Area of operation The River Clyde you could go the sound of Bute, Glencallum Bay, Garroch Head or Loch Fyne Type of Boat Rib. Duration of trip Depends on what you want to do Capacity of boat Licensed to carry 12 passengers Refreshments NA Additional info All religions catered for…