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A Survey of Best Places to Scatter Ashes … really?!

Always on the hunt for Scattering Ashes news and alerts: a recent ‘survey’ got some press coverage – of the best places to scatter ashes in the UK. Actually, to be fair to them they called it an analysis, but as it got picked up by the media they then labelled it a survey. So […]

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River Aire: Leeds Yorkshire – Scattering Ashes on Water

Location Leeds Dock Area of operation River Aire / Leeds Dock Type of boat Dutch water taxi / Vintage life boat (picture below) Duration of trip 30-45 minutes Capacity of boat 12 or 30 for the larger boat Refreshments Can arrange drinks/ snacks with Northstar Coffee Ceremony Scattering Ashes (not the boat company) can supply […]

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, River Severn: Scattering Ashes on Water

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Boat for scattering ashes on the River Severn in Shrewsbury Location Victoria Quay, Shrewsbury, SY1 1HH Area of operation Shrewsbury, the River Severn Open March 1st to October 31st. Type of boat Passenger boat or Small boat (Picnic Boat – picture below) Duration of trip 45 minutes (or 1, 2, 3 hours if you prefer) Capacity […]

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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Can someone scatter ashes for me? Yes

Can someone scatter ashes for me? A lot of people leave last requests regarding where they want their ashes to be scattered, as family member or friend this may turn out to be quite an onerous task. People’s choice of locations for the final resting place of their ashes can be hugely varied – a […]

Can you scatter ashes anywhere?

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Can you scatter ashes anywhere? The answer is no you can’t. The law in UK is very relaxed compared to many countries but you need the landowners permission. Someone landowners are fine and others are not. As a general rule of thumb the more open and spacious the more likely you are to get permission. […]

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Scattering ashes location for Sikh and Hindus in Glasgow Scotland

Inverclyde council in Scotland which is on the banks of the Clyde River is the first authority in Scotland to make official provision for the Sikh and Hindu community. They have done this by allocating a place for the scattering of ashes into river, so that the community can carry out funeral rites. The council […]

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 […]

Stourport Upon Severn: Worcestershire West Midlands

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Scattering Ashes on the River Severn in Stourport near Birmingham – West Midlands Location Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire Area of operation The River Severn in Stourport, West Midlands Type of boat Passenger Vessel Capacity of the boat Up to 120 passengers Refreshments Catering upon request. The River King is equipped with a full bar and also […]

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 […]

Appeal – RIVER WALKS BBC – River Soar

Hello there, I am a freelance TV producer and the BBC has asked me to tender ideas for a River Walks programme. I would pitch for the East Midlands version of this regional commission – revealing interesting walks alongside various rivers in the region. On the River Soar in Leicestershire we are thinking of featuring […]

Lowestoft: Norfolk and Suffolk Broads

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. Open Due to weather conditions […]

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 […]

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 […]

Scattering ashes on a windy day: how not to do it!!

Scattering ashes on a windy day. When a scattering ashes ceremony goes wrong it often becomes a story in many a family’s mythology. The truth is scattering ashes and the wind don’t often mix well. This poor lady gets it almost entirely wrong. Her son filming it, sees the funny side. His mum trying to […]

Reading, Berkshire: River Thames

Scattering Ashes on the River Thames Reading Location Caversham, Reading Cost Prices start at £275 Area or operation Caversham and Reading area Duration of trip 45 minutes – 4 hours Capacity of boat 2 to 120 persons Refreshments Full bar on board. Catering upon request Disabled Access Disabled access available on some of our vessels […]

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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 […]

Scattering Ashes Oxford: River Thames

Scattering ashes on the River Thames at Oxford Location Central Oxford Area of operation Oxford and surrounding area into Oxfordshire – river Thames Type of boat Luxury Passenger Boat Duration of trip Depends on your wishes, usually around an hour Capacity of boat 12 per boat (three boats available) Refreshments Available at extra cost Scattering […]

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 […]

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) […]

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 […]

River Cam: Cambridgeshire

Scattering Ashes on the River Cam Cambridgeshire Location Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Area of operation River Cam Type of boat Narrowboat or Solar Catamaran Duration of trip Variable 55 mins minimum, up to 2 hours. We can offer ½ and whole day cruise options too. Capacity of boat Up to 12 passengers per boat. Refreshments Optional Tea, […]

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, […]

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 […]

Benfleet Essex River Thames

Scattering Ashes at Sea or Thames Estuary Reviews are at the bottom of the page, please add yours if you use this service Location Benfleet, Essex Area of operation Benfleet, Canvey Island – other destinations are available along the river Thames subject to additional costs. Type of boat Charter Duration of trip As required […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

The King of Cambodia – ashes scattered on the Mekong

King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia has been cremated, he had abdicated twice, led his country into the terror of the Khmer Rouge and then out again. He was cremated in a custom made 15 storey crematorium and then his ashes were scattered on the Mekong where hundreds of thousands of Cambodians gathered in the capital Phnom Penh […]

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, 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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

Somerset: Bristol River Avon

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Scattering Ashes on the River Avon Bristol Location Bristol Area of operation River Avon, not the River Severn Type of boat Luxury Chartered Wide Beam River Cruiser Duration of trip 2 Hr Capacity of boat 1 –50 (seated), up to 60 Additional info The duration of the trip is due to the time to get […]

Moray Firth: Inverness

Scattering Ashes at Sea on the Moray Firth Scotland 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 […]

Boat for Scattering Ashes on the River Thames in Central London

Central London: River Thames

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Scattering Ashes on the River Thames in Central London Location Lambeth Pier, Albert Embankment Area of operation Central London area from Chelsea to the west, on the east, Southwark, the City of London and as far down as the Tower of London, you can travel further by prior arrangement at an additional charge. Type of […]

Boat for Scattering ashes on the River Thames at Windsor and Slough

Windsor and Slough: River Thames

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Scattering ashes on the River Thames at Windsor and Slough Location Windsor Promenade, Windsor, Berkshire Area of operation River Thames at Windsor Type of boat Passenger vessel Capacity of the boat Up to 50 guests Refreshments Fully stocked bar serving hot & cold drinks Disabled access Limited – Light wheelchairs Duration of trip 1 hour […]

Liverpool: River Mersey

Scattering Ashes at Sea or on the River Mersey Liverpool Location Liverpool Marina Area of operation Rover Mersey runs out to Liverpool Bay, Irish Sea Type of boat 50’ Flybridge power driven Cruiser Yacht Duration of trip 1.5 hours Capacity of boat Max of 12 passengers Refreshments You are welcome to bring an alcoholic […]

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) Refreshments Available by request Disabled access Wheelchair […]

Kingston and Richmond: River Thames

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Scattering Ashes on the River Thames at Kingston and Richmond Location Kingston upon Thames – London / Surrey Area of operation Kingston upon Thames and Richmond Type of boat Various passenger boats Capacity of the boats Up to 40 Refreshments NA Disabled access One boat with disabled access, please inform the boat operator when making […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hindu Funeral Ashes: why the Thames?

Any population who migrates to a different country, to a certain extent, will have to assimilate their customs and traditions into the adopted country, Hindus and Hinduism is no different. According to the UK census of 2001 there are just over half a million Hindus in the UK although some estimates go much higher. […]

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 […]