| Location | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire |
| Area of operation | River Cam |
| Type of boat | Narrowboat |
| Duration of trip | Variable 55 mins minimum, up to 2 hours. We can offer ½ and whole day cruise options too. |
| Capacity of boat | 12 passengers. |
| Refreshments | Tea, Coffee, Squash, Biscuits, |
| Additional | Cream Tea, Fish and Chips, picnic hamper options. A range of riverside pubs offer full catering for before or after the ceremony. |
| 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 | Variable depending in length of trip and catering. Minimum £140 for 55 mins. |
| Company comments | The crew offers a friendly and relaxed trip, with a variety of picturesque locations on the River Cam for the ceremony. All religions catered for; Christian, Hindu, Sikh and Non-denominational. The main craft ‘Rosie’ shown in the picture is open sided and allows the ceremonial group of passengers to feel at one with the river environment. Quiet peaceful boat on a tranquil scenic river perfect for scattering ashes and/or floating a wreath, flowers or petals. We can arrange trips early morning through to midnight. We have a sound system on board and can source and play specific songs for the passengers if required. Together we can create a completely unique and personalised service – the way you want it to be. We will listen carefully to what you and your family want and offer a complete choice and flexibility in your arrangements. |
| Disabled Access | No wheelchair access at present onboard the narrowboat – 2-3 steps down into the passenger cabin. The Eco Solar boat has a flat deck suitable for wheelchair direct access. |
| Parking | Fen Ditton Moorings CB5 8SX – Free parking, City Centre CB3 4AN – Metered parking. |
| 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
You will receive a confirmation email containing the boat company’s phone number in case you need to contact them urgently: