River Soar, Barrow-upon-Soar
The River Soar, flowing through the charming village of Barrow-upon-Soar, provides a peaceful and scenic location for scattering ashes. This serene waterway, surrounded by lush greenery and countryside, offers a tranquil and meaningful setting for a heartfelt farewell.
| 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 |
| Duration of trip | Approximately 45 minutes |
| Capacity of boat | Only ONE boat only with a maximum capacity of 12 passengers including children over the age of 1 year. |
| Refreshments | Available by request |
| Cost | £240 |
| Additional info | The boat company is very experienced at handling all ceremonies and has significant expertise in catering for members of the Sikh and Hindu faiths. Wheelchair access on pontoon. |
| Ceremony | 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 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 |
| Dove Release | You can give your ceremony a wonderful finish Dove release is available |
| 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: