Location | The small fishing port of Mudeford Quay, Christchurch, Dorset |
Area of operation | Christchurch and Poole Bays with views of the Isle of Wight, the Needles Lighthouse and Swanage. They can also provide this service in Christchurch Harbour which is in the lower reaches of the Avon and Stour, usually in sight of Christchurch Priory church. If you wish they can go as far as Bournemouth. |
Type of boat | They have four different types of boats including a fast RIB. |
Duration of trip | About an hour |
Capacity of boat | 70 |
Refreshments | No |
Additional info | Operates all year round. All religions welcome. Toilet on board. |
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 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 | to 12 persons £200 13 to 60 persons £220 |
Disabled Access | Two of their boats are wheelchair friendly (although have to negotiate at least one council step). One boat is not wheelchair friendly. Please ask at time of booking. |
Parking | There is Parking on Mudeford Quay BH23 4AB, and then 200 yards to walk to boat. Pay and display car park operated by Christchurch Borough Council. Can also pay by “Ringo”. Card payment. |
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: