Scattering Ashes From A Cruise Liner Are you after being scattered from a cruise ship, we posted on this a last year where you need to contact the company prior to travel, however a company in the States has made a business out of it. My Final Cruise will “Once you register with us, we […]
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Shijiazhuang in china is to hold a mass ash scattering at sea
SHIJIAZHUANG In china is to hold a mass ash scattering at sea, the authorities have been promoting this as an environmentally friendly alternative to burial (of ashes). Traditionally in the Chinese believe that burying a loved in the ground was the only proper way to show respect. And the more you spend the more respect […]
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The Hong Kong Government backs Scattering Ashes at Sea – they even provide a boat service!
A concern was raised by a member of the Hong Kong parliament over the toxicity of cremains, this was in response to concerns of those involved in the fishing industry that the amount of human ash being deposited could impact specific fishing grounds and the honourable member wondered whether there was going to be any […]
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Perfect poem for scattering ashes at sea – Sea Fever by John Masefield
This is a superb poem for scattering cremation ashes at sea… I came across this poem when writing a recent blog post about the explorer Frank Wild and I was stunned by just how beautiful it was. If you are wondering about the words to say when scattering the ashes of an old sailor […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Caernarfon, 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 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 […]
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Portrush, County Antrim: Northern Ireland Coast
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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Donaghadee, County Down: Northern Ireland Coast
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 […]
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Ardfern, Argyll and Bute: West Scottish Coast
Scattering Ashes at Sea West Coast Scotland Location Ardfern, West Scotland Area of operation Loch Craignish, across the Sound of Jura and into the Gulf of Corryvreckan Type of boat Interceptor 42 Duration of trip 1-4 hours Capacity of boat 12 Refreshments Courtesy bottled water, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, with shortbread Additional Facilities include a […]
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Barmouth, Cardigan Bay: North Wales Coast
Scattering Ashes at Sea Barmouth in Wales Location Barmouth, Cardigan Bay, Snowdonia National Park Area of operation Cardigan Bay Type of boat See picture above Duration of trip Depends on your wishes Capacity of boat 7 Refreshments NA Suitable urn Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families […]
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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 […]
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Loch 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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Isle of Man, Irish Sea
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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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 […]
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Scattering ashes at sea
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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Gran’s ashes run aground
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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Ashes to make a reef in Dorset
Fantastic! A project off the Dorset coast called Wreck to Reef is planning to make a reef from Solace Stones concrete structures that will incorporate peoples cremated ashes. The artificial reef which recently received the go ahead from the council will also feature at least one sunken naval ship. The Solace Stones – will […]
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