Kingston upon Thames
The River Thames at Kingston combines natural tranquillity with historic charm, offering a peaceful location for scattering ashes. Surrounded by leafy landscapes and quiet waters, this stretch of the Thames provides a serene and dignified setting for a heartfelt farewell.
| Location | Kingston upon Thames – London / Surrey |
| Area of operation | Kingston upon Thames and Richmond Kingston – All year round Richmond – Summer |
| Type of boat | Various types of passenger boats |
| Duration of trip | 45 minutes |
| Capacity of boat | 30 (due to covid) |
| Additional info | All religions catered for – Christian, Hindu, Sikh and Non-denominational. |
| Suitable urn | Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. We supply a wide range of urns specifically designed for water ceremonies. They are all 100% biodegradable and will dissolve in water – please follow the link: Water Urns We also supply a complete water ceremony set which includes a water urn, flower petals for scattering, Promises – dissolvable notelets for scattering with the ashes, a certificate to record the ceremony, and our award winning (and rated 5* on Amazon) guide book: follow the link – 4th Ceremony Set |
| Disabled Access | They have one boat suitable for disabled access |
| Parking | Parking metres on side roads in operation 7 days a week. NCP car park 5 min walk. Private car park opposite the site holds 12 cars approximately there is a £25 fee for car park hire regardless of number of cars, this needs to be booked in advance through the boat company. |
| Operating months | Available all year weather permitting. They close for the Christmas period. |
| Cost | Monday to Friday £165: 9 am until 7 pm subject to seasonal availability. Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays £185 For appointments from 6pm until 8pm a surcharge of £20 will be added. |
| Recording your Scattering | Record a location where you have scattered your loved-one’s ashes so generations to come can find them for all time on The Ashes Register |
To make an enquiry please fill in the form below with your preferred date and number of people attending the scattering, please make sure you include a contact number as the boat company will call you directly to discuss your requirements: