River Stour, Canterbury
The River Stour in Canterbury offers a serene and historic setting for scattering ashes. Flowing through the ancient heart of the city and surrounded by its iconic landmarks, the river provides a peaceful and reflective atmosphere. Whether along the banks or aboard a boat, this location ensures a meaningful tribute.
| 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, food on board. |
| Additional | Quiet peaceful boat on a tranquil scenic tidal river perfect for scattering ashes and or floating a wreath, flowers or petals |
| 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 |
| Cost | £100 per hour for up to 12 passengers of any age |
| Company comments | Boat can be fully enclosed if the weather is inclement, bring your own music/equipment. |
| Disabled Access | Ramp and 3 steps into the boat |
| Parking | At the Inn |
| 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 |