Windermere, Lake District
Lake Windermere, set amidst the rolling hills and tranquil beauty of the Lake District, offers a serene location for scattering ashes. With its expansive waters and unspoiled surroundings, this iconic lake creates a peaceful and reflective atmosphere. Whether from the lakeshore or aboard a boat, Windermere ensures a heartfelt and dignified farewell.
| Location | Bowness On Windermere, Cumbria |
| Area of operation | Lake Windermere |
| Type of boat | Beneteau Oceanis 34 sailing yacht |
| Duration of trip | 2 hours minimum |
| Capacity of boat | 8 passengers (+2 crew) |
| Refreshments | Licensed bar on-board and we offer food by arrangement |
| Suitable urns for water | Urns for the water are supplied by Scattering Ashes not the Boat Company. 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 this link: Water urns We also supply a range of water ceremony sets which include an urn, flower petals, dissolvable notelets and a certificate to record the ceremony. Our sets and ceremony accessories can be viewed here: Sets and ceremony accessories |
| Disabled Access | Limited – (can’t accommodate wheelchairs) |
| Parking | Pay and display car park directly opposite our base (it gets very busy in the summer) |
| Any closed periods | We only operate between late March to mid-October |
| Cost | From £300 for a 2-hour booking |
| How and when do customers pay | Payment is required to fix the booking |
| Average response time (best guess) | Within 48 hours |
| Address for the people to go to inc postcode to board the boat | Lake District Boat Club, Glebe Road, Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3HE |
| Company comments | Family run business |
Next Steps…
If you would like more information or to enquire about availability, please fill in the form below. The boat operator will then contact you directly as soon as they can.
If you have an urgent request you will be sent the direct telephone number via email as soon as you have submitted the form.
Please note Scattering Ashes is not the boat operator, filling in the form below is the quickest way to speak with the skipper.
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: