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How NOT to Scatter Ashes – A daughter’s farewell goes wrong

We have been writing on the subject of ashes for over ten years. We have thousands of people who come to the site every day looking for advice and guidance on how to this very final act of farewell. We talk about tide times, landowners’ permission…. you name it we have discuss it. However, among […]

Scattering Ashes in Porthmadog

Scattering Ashes in Porthmadog, Pwllheli If you want a water ceremony for scattering your loved ones ashes in Pwllheli, this skipper will provide an excellent service. We have worked with him for many years and we always get great testimonials. Location Porthmadog / Pwllheli Area of operation Cardigan bay/ Tremadog Bay Type of boat Lochin […]

Mineshead Somerset boat scattering ashes

Minehead North Somerset: Bristol Channel

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. […]

Scattering Ashes from Swanage Pier in Dorset

You can scatter ashes from the pier in Swanage, this is what the charity who maintain the pier have to say: The scattering of ashes is permitted off Swanage Pier, however we ask that you contact us to talk about your requirements, including if you would like this to happen on a particular date and […]

Lancashire: Fleetwood Fylde Coast

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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 […]

Scattering Ashes at Sea Ferryside Carmarthen Bay, Wales

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Scattering Ashes on Ferryside Carmarthen Bay, Wales If you want a water ceremony for scattering your loved ones ashes in the South Coast of Wales. Location Ferryside, Carmarthen Bay Area of operation Carmarthen Bay (Ferryside, Llansteffan, Kidwelly, Laugharne, Pendine, Burry Port, Carmarthen, Llanelli) Type of boat Amphibious partially enclosed vessel with seats Duration of trip […]

South Devon: Salcombe South Hams

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 […]

Testing water urns from a height

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The Results: Testing Water Urns We received lots of question about which urns are appropriate for what locations. Many people choose to scatter ashes at sea and often people think that the want place the ashes directly into deep. So locations like piers, harbour walls, cliffs and high sided boats present a challenge. The problem […]

Story about Scattering of Ashes wins Irish short story competition

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 […]

Pembrokeshire, Wales: Milford Haven

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 […]

Scattering Ashes Service across the UK and overseas

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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 […]

What’s in a Water Ceremony Set: Video

At Scattering Ashes we aim to make your 4th Ceremony more meaningful and dignified, as such we have developed a ceremony set for scattering ashes over the water. With everything you should need to make it a special occasion – and celebrate the life of a loved one.

Video: What type of water urn should you choose for your water ceremony?

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Scattering Ashes over water is one of the most popular 4th Ceremonies. You can just scatter the ashes over the water, but many people now choose to use a water urn to contains the ashes, the reason is quite simple: ashes can be very fine and blow about even a small breeze. The question many […]

How long do Floating Ball Urns float for?

Water Ceremonies are increasingly popular way to Celebrate the life of a loved one and there are many types of water urns you can choose from. Each urn works in a slightly different way. The floating ball is a popular choice for many people. The common question is who long will it float for? We […]

Republic of Ireland: Dublin

Scattering Ashes at Sea or the River Liffey – Dublin Ireland Location Dun Laoghaire, Dublin Area of operation Lower end of the river Liffey, coast surrounding Dublin and the Irish Sea Type of boat Passenger Boat Duration of trip Trips are approx 90 mins Capacity of boat Max 10 passengers. Refreshments Feel free to bring […]

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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 […]

Royal Naval Ashes Committal: Portsmouth

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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 […]

Amble near Newcastle: Northumbria

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Boat charter Amble near Newcastle scattering ashes at sea Location Amble, Northumberland Area of operation Alnmouth Bay or a visit to Coquet Island Type of boat Storebro 34 Workboat Duration of trip Approx 45 -60 Mins Capacity of boat 8 people Refreshments Can be arranged Suitable urns Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to […]

A sailor’s farewell poem: Crossing the Bar

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Scattering Ashes at Sea – East Devon: Beer

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 […]

Committal of Ashes to the Sea by the Royal Navy

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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, […]

Don’t put Scatter Tubes in the water!

Scatter tubes are not designed to be placed in the water. They are made of a thick dense card, which also has an semi impervious layer of ink, the result is they are likely to float and will not sink for some considerable time: meaning that you loved ones ashes may end up on shore or […]

South Devon: Plymouth Sound

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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 […]

Maldon: Essex

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 […]

Tenby, Pembrokeshire: South Wales Coast

Scattering Ashes at Sea – Tenby Location Saundersfoot harbour, nr Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales Area of operation Around the Sanderfoot and Tenby area Type of boat 10 metre cougar catamaran, powered by twin 300 hp outboards. Duration of trip Tailored to customer needs Capacity of boat The boat is licensed for 12 persons, plus 2 crew. […]

Cornish man swept into the sea whilst scattering ashes

Tragedy stuck on Saturday (31 Jan) on the beach Trebarwith Strand, near Tintagel,when Mr Galliers and his family went to scatter the ashes of his Michelle. The family had chosen that particular spot as it was where they had played as children. The family scattered the ashes at a little river that flows onto the beach, Mr Galliers ‘s […]

Cardiff Bay: South Wales Coast

Scattering Ashes at Sea – Cardiff Bay Location Cardiff Bay Area of operation Bristol Channel, Severn Estuary and Penarth Coastline Type of boat Passenger Boat Duration of trip 60-80 minutes Capacity of boat 12 passengers Refreshments Not available but as it is situated in Cardiff Bay there are a number of good local places […]

Robin Williams’ ashes scattered near those of his mother

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Screen star Robin Williams sadly committed suicide in the summer. Some time soon after the service his ashes were scattered near to where his mother’s ashes where spread: off the coast of Marin County in the US. His mum had passed away back in 2001 and Robin was the executor of the will. He and his mother […]

Republic of Ireland: Dunmore East, County Waterford

Scattering Ashes at Sea – Waterford in 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 […]

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 6 […]

Britain’s first and only Memorial Reef

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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 […]

Loch Lomond: Sterling

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Scattering Ashes over Loch Lomond Scotland Location Luss Pier, Loch Lomond Area of operation Loch Lomond Type of boat See above Duration of trip 30 Mins – 60 Mins – more if required Capacity of boat The boats can accommodate a maximum of 7 passengers per boat [8 persons including our driver] larger groups can […]

You don’t need words to say goodbye

We often think we need words to fill our world, here two brothers (presumably) are scattering the ashes of their father in a tranquil and beautiful setting. Nothing is said apart from one enquiring whether the bag containing the ashes is to be washed out with the sea water. I like it. I always think […]

scattering ashes out at sea in a message bottle

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 […]

Boats 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.

Scattering in Ramsgate: the story of a son of an ex-policemen

Here is a short story I found on the website storyline.com it is about one mans experience of scattering his fathers ashes. I will try and put up as many of these stories as I find, anything which helps you to validate your experience and lets you know you are not the only one should […]

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 […]

Planning on a trip to scatter ashes in Barbados?

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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 […]

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, Devon 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 Duration of trip […]

Scattering 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 […]

Celebrant offering ash scattering services

Celebrant: 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 […]

Not getting it right at Nubble Light

Divers in York, Maine find evidence people have not got scattering at sea quite right. Divers are finding sealed plastic bags with peoples cremated remains un-scattered at the beauty spot of N. On the Maine coast – Cape Neddick Sohier Park. Apparently these unsuccessful scatterings has happened on at least two occasions the first time […]

Scattering ashes at sea in coastal waters – USA: Permission Law Procedure

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Scattering ashes in the Sea in US coastal waters When scattering cremation ashes at sea in the USA, the Environmental Protection Agency requires the following: The ashes be dropped at least three nautical miles from land. Within 30 days, a loved one must submit a report citing: the location, the distance from shore, the […]

Berwick on Tweed: Sea or river Tweed

Scattering Ashes on the River Tweed or at Sea near Berwick upon Tweed Location Berwick on Tweed Area of operation River Tweed or out along the coast Type of boat 33 ft Cygnus Duration of trip 1 Hr or longer if necessary Capacity of boat 12 Refreshments Tea and coffee can be arranged Cost £150 […]

China: scattering at sea – Shanghai offers a subsidised service.

Here we have an article on scattering ashes off the coast in Shanghai, China. I have blogged about the service that the Hong Kong authorities offer which is an attempt to alleviate the land use from traditional burials, I am a fan of green burials it has to be said, but it rare that this […]

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