This is guidance for the Portsmouth Service. Arrangements can be made for a ceremony, which includes a short religious service to be carried out at Spithead Portsmouth at a point near to Spitbank Fort. Committals are conducted by a Naval Chaplain. Usually more than one committal is carried out per trip. Due to high security at a […]
Continue readingMore TagTag: Royal Navy
A 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 […]
Continue readingMore Tag
Naval Order of Service
It may be you want to scatter the ashes of a loved one at sea and that person had a naval career. And whilst you would like reference to their service in the the Royal or Merchant Navy it may not be appropriate to use the Navy’s chaplaincy service. There maybe many reasons for this: you want […]
Continue readingMore Tag
A Bible reading suitable for an old sailor
We have recently been in touch with the naval chaplaincy at Portsmouth and they have been extremely helpful. We explained that many people may wish to be to have their ashes scattered in the same place as their loved one and still have reference to their career with either Royal or Merchant Navy. We asked […]
Continue readingMore Tag
Committal of Ashes to the Sea by the Royal Navy
The Naval Chaplaincy Service carries out Committals at Sea Ceremonies for all former Service personnel. The Royal Naval Chaplaincy Service undertakes committals of ashes at sea from our Base Ports in Scotland on the Clyde (Faslane), Plymouth (Devonport) and Portsmouth. There is no charge for the committal. Eligibility is determined on a case by case basis, […]
Continue readingMore Tag
South Devon: Plymouth Sound
Scattering Ashes at Sea – Plymouth Sound Devon 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. Open Open […]
Continue readingMore Tag
Dorset: Weymouth the Jurassic Coast
Boat for Scattering Ashes at Sea – Weymouth Devon 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) […]
Continue readingMore Tag
Southampton Water, Hampshire: River Test
Scattering Ashes at Sea and River Test Southampton Location Ocean Village, Southampton Area of operation Southampton Water Type of boat Passenger Boat, see picture, capable of carrying 150 comfortably. Heated saloon, and large sun decks. Bar, snack and drink facilities available. Duration of trip Just over one hour, depending on location. Capacity of boat 75 […]
Continue readingMore Tag
An urn for an old Sailor and the MODs exasperating institutionalised culture of secrecy: Part 3 the final episode
This is the final episode of the mini-series. The story so far – I want the measurements for a box. The Ministry of Defence have said I can’t have it, actually when you put it like that it this doesn’t sound very interesting does it? Okay. This is a story about one mans valiant attempt to […]
Continue readingMore Tag
An urn for an old Sailor and the MODs exasperating institutionalised culture of secrecy: Part 2
Hello, last week I posted the start of a small saga in relation to me trying to find the specification for urns the Royal Navy need for committals at sea. Here is the post. I split it into three parts to make a bit of a story of it – also it goes on a […]
Continue readingMore Tag
An urn for an old Sailor and the MODs exasperating institutionalised culture of secrecy: Part 1
This a story I will tell in three parts and it is the documentation on my conversation with the Ministry of Defence MOD, relating to a printed specification for an urn, although my title is ‘slightly’ leading I wonder if you will share my view? Halfway through last year I got a call from a […]
Continue readingMore TagBoats on a Map
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 Tag
Cornwall: Falmouth
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 The boats can hold up to 100 of your […]
Continue readingMore Tag
Whitby North Yorkshire: North East Coast
Scattering Ashes at Sea Whitby Yorkshire Location Whitby, North Yorkshire Area of operation Whitby and nearby areas Type of boat Bullet DS38 Islander Duration of trip Can be tailored to your requirements Capacity of boat Capacity is 12 with seating for 8 passengers Refreshments NA Additional info The boat is warm, safe and comfortable. […]
Continue readingMore Tag
Mudeford 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 […]
Continue readingMore Tag
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 GM7 Duration of trip As per request Capacity of boat 12 passengers Refreshments Not provided Suitable urn These are provided by Scattering Ashes, not the boat company Scattering ashes directly onto the […]
Continue readingMore Tag
Brighton and Hove, Sussex: South Coast
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 URNS are sold separately. Scattering ashes directly onto the water […]
Continue readingMore Tag
Bridlington, Yorkshire : North East Coast
Scattering Ashes at Sea Bridlington Yorkshire Location Bridlington, Yorkshire Area of operation Bridlington Bay as far south as Hornsea and north as far as Filey Bay including Flamborough Head and Bempton Type of boat 40 foot traditional wooden boat fully licensed and insured with plenty of seating. Duration of trip Usually an hour, but all […]
Continue readingMore Tag
Chichester, West Sussex: South Coast
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 […]
Continue readingMore Tag
Eastbourne, East Sussex: Beachy Head
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 […]
Continue readingMore Tag
Scattering Ashes at Sea Cornwall: St Ives
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 […]
Continue readingMore Tag
Cornwall: Penzance Harbour
Scattering Ashes at Sea – Penzance in Cornwall Location Penzance harbour Area of operation Mount’s Bay is an idyllic setting for scattering ashes at sea. With the serene, magical beauty of St Michael’s Mount overlooking the bay, we can take up to 28 family and friends to pay their respects and lay their loved ones […]
Continue readingMore Tag
A service for Royal Navy & Royal Marines who ‘cross the bar’
Committal of ashes to sea – A service for Military personal including Royal Navy & Royal Marines ‘crossing the bar‘ Every Seaman you ever speak to will tell you the sea runs right to their very core of their soul, for many the image of a burial at sea looms large in the imagination. Whilst burials at sea […]
Continue readingMore Tag