Upton on Severn, Tewkesbury: Unavailable

May 30, 2010, 12:08 am

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Location	Based in Upton-upon-Severn.
Area of Operation	Between Worcester and Tewkesbury.
Type of Boat	46 feet long class V passenger boat.
Duration of Trip	An hour although this can be extended.
Capacity of boat	Up to 40.
Refreshments	Tea & coffee are charged at £1.00 per cup (china cup & saucer) and they have a selection of chilled cans and water.  They have caterers who can do an excellent cream tea, sandwich buffet or cakes. They will consider most requests.  They also allow people to bring their own food and alcohol if they prefer.
Additional info	They are a family run business and can offer a friendly and personal service tailored to individual requirements. They cater for all religions especially Hindu and Sikh families as the Severn flows is East to West.
	NOTE  this boat is not available during the winter months
Suitable urn	Water Urns
Cost	£110 for the hour, prices on request for more than an hour.

 THIS BOAT COMPANY HAS SUSPENDED OPERATIONS – SORRY

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Glasgow, Strathclyde: River Clyde

April 1, 2011, 8:29 am

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River Clyde Glasgow

Location	Strathclyde Glasgow, River Clyde
Area of operation	The River Clyde you could go the sound of  Bute, Glencallum Bay, Garroch Head or Loch Fyne
Type of Boat	Rib.
Duration of trip	Depends on what you want to do
Capacity of boat	Licensed to carry 12 passengers
Refreshments	NA
Additional info	All religions catered for including Hindu, Sikh, Christian and non-denominational.  They can offer an unforgettable journey amongst the beautiful islands of the lower Clyde. The manoeuvrability of the boats allow them to take you to areas seldom visited, providing you privacy that allows you to memorialise in your own way.
Suitable urn	Water Urns
Cost	Starting at £200 although this depends on the your wishes

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:
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Oxford: River Thames

April 20, 2011, 2:16 pm

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Location	Central Oxford
Area of operation	Oxford and surrounding area into Oxfordshire – river Thames
Type of boat	Various boats from 12 – 50 seats
Duration of trip	Depends on your wishes
Capacity of boat	12- 50
Refreshments	Available at extra cost
Additional info	All religions catered for; Christian, Hindu, Sikh and Non-denominational. The cruise is along the same stretch of the River Thames as that taken by Lewis Carroll and Alice Liddell in a small rowing boat almost 150 years ago, when the timeless tale of Alice in Wonderland was created.
Suitable urn	Water Urns
Cost	from £170
Parking	There is no parking available near at the boat comapny. People can be dropped off by pulling in, but cars must not be left there. The nearest city centre car park is Westgate Car Park in Oxpens Road. It is relatively expensive (e.g. currently £11.70 for 3-4 hours). Take ticket at barrier on arrival. Pay at machine before returning to car. Folly Bridge is a little less than 10 minutes’ walk from this car park.
Disabled access	There is no level access to the boats – each requires approximately 2 steps – boarding assistance will be offered by staffs

 

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:

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Eastbourne, East Sussex: Beachy Head

April 21, 2011, 2:34 pm

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East Sussex - Eastbourne

Location	Eastbourne, East Sussex
Area of operation	Eastbourne to Newhaven including the white cliffs of Beachy Head
Type of boat	Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat (R.H.I.B.)
Duration of trip	1 hour
Capacity of boat	12 passengers
Refreshments	No
Additional info	They offer  a valedictions service performed using biodegradable urns, with uniformed staff. All religions welcome; Christian, Hindu, Sikh and secular ceremonies. Eastbourne is the nearest harbour to Beachy Head and the beautiful white cliffs of the Seven Sisters, part of the South Downs National Park. Between the Seven Sisters and Eastbourne bay is the stunning famous red and white striped Beachy Head lighthouse perched at the base of the highest chalk cliff in the United Kingdom. The popular seaside town of Eastbourne, with its pier and long seaside promenade offers a suitable location for our farewells for people who have had links with the south coast. The maritime port of Newhaven is also close by, having played a major role as a port during the Second World War, especially during the Dieppe Raid in 1942. Newhaven is situated on the River Ouse which leads to the ancient town of Lewes. As such, this offers the option of river burials.
Suitable urn	Water Urns
Cost	£250 plus urn if required

 

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:
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Kingston and Richmond: River Thames

May 29, 2011, 1:10 am

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Location	Kingston upon Thames – London / Surrey
Area of operation	Kingston upon Thames and Richmond
Type of boat	Various types of passenger boats
Duration of trip	45 minutes
Capacity of boat	1 – 40
Additional info	All religions catered for – Christian, Hindu, Sikh and Non-denominational.
Suitable urn	Water Urns
Dove Release	Dove release is available
Cost	Mon – Fri £110 Sat Sun and Bank Holidays £130

 

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:
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Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire: River Soar

May 31, 2011, 11:52 am

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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	12 (see below)
Refreshments	Available by request
Cost	£100 -For parties of more than 12 people we can use 2 boats (or more subject to availability. Cost for 1 boat for 12 people is £100 any subsequent boats are £80 each
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.
Suitable urn	Water Urns
Dove Release	Dove release is available

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: [contact-form-7]

Windsor and Slough: River Thames

June 10, 2011, 12:47 pm

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Location	Windsor Promenade, Windsor, Berkshire
Area of operation	River Thames at Windsor
Type of boat	Passenger Vessel
Duration of trip	1 – 2 1/2 hours
Capacity of boat	2 to 50 guests
Refreshments	Fully stocked bar serving hot & cold drinks
Suitable urns	Water Urns
Dove Release	Dove release is available
Additional information	Two types of service are offered: An ash scattering service an exclusive private charter for the scattering of ashes to take you and your guests upstream from Windsor allowing ashes to be scattered amongst the flowing waters at Boveney Weir stream. A discreet and personal service is assured. Morning and afternoon sailings available. Private 1 hour cruise – £250 Celebration of life cruise Boats for charter for families & friends to meet following a funeral in an informal & relaxed environment. Your guests will be at ease as you cruise the tranquil reaches of the Upper Thames. There is plenty of space for you to welcome your extended family. However for a more intimate gathering one of our smaller boats can be provided. We have a full bar service, and of course catering is available too. Our aim is to make things easy for the bereaved, at a difficult time, allowing you to concentrate on celebrating the life of your loved one. Private 2 1/2hrs – £450
Company comments	All religions catered for Hindu, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Secular / Humanist
Cost	£250 – £450

 

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: [contact-form-7]

Exmouth: River Exe and Lyme Bay

January 11, 2013, 4:33 am

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Location	Exmouth but we can also offer trips from towns in Lyme Bay and Torbay depending on tides and requirements
Area of operation	Scatterings from Lyme Bay and Torbay and the Exe Estuary
Type of boat	They have three boats – Pride of Exmouth is EU Class C sea going and takes up to 200 people, Tudor Rose is Class V and limited sea going for upt to 100 people and a RIB for up to 11 people which is also sea going
Duration of trip	As required
Capacity of boat	As above
Refreshments	Licensed bar on the Pride of Exmouth and Tudor Rose, arrangements can be made for the RIB as required
Cost	Dependant on duration and location of trip but from £100
Additional info	Disable access on Pride of Exmouth and Tudor Rose, assistance and pet dogs accepted also, these vessel have enclosed heated lower decks and toilets
Company Comments	We sail throughout the year on the River Exe Estuary and to sea between April and October. We try and accommodate the wishes of the family as much as possible and therefore offer flexible bookings to suit

 

Their other craft are shown below

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 automated response that will contain the boat operates number if your need is urgent:

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Leicester City Council proposes scattering sites on the river Soar

September 18, 2013, 1:04 am

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For some time now Leicester City Council has been looking to provide a facility for families, mainly for Hindu, Sikh and Jains faiths who need access to running water to scatter ashes. Outside of London, Leicester has the largest grouping of of people from an Indian heritage.

The Council felt that families should be able to access somewhere free and local (as opposed to travelling a dozen miles out to Barrow upon Soar and scatter from a boat, which costs money).

After the ubiquitous delays and debates the Council have narrowed the locations down to three possible sites on the stretch of the river between St Margaret’s Pastures and Watermead Park.

Piara Singh Clair, the assistant city mayor for culture, leisure and sports, said: “It is a facility that the city is lacking and I would like to have something up and running no later than March.

“There will be site visits to each location and of course we will have to consult withe the Environment Agency but it should be something that is straightforward to do.

“The eventual location will need to be accessible for disabled people and will need to have some parking.

“It will need to be somewhere not too close to people’s homes, a secluded place where families can pray.”

“We would have a policy for families who want to scatter ashes and officers would advise them.”

They intend to get everything in order by March 2014.

Although they said they wished the families to be able to conduct a ceremony in privacy there was no mention how this could be done and my other worry is timings: How long do you get? Can you book? How do you book? What happens if there is someone there using the area when it is your turn , or will they be a ‘turn’ system? Perhaps I am worrying unnecessarily and the demand and the location will be such as to negate these issues.

The facility on the river at Barrow upon Soar will still be available and will be more suited to those wishing for a bit more privacy and guaranteed timings.

 

Felixstowe : River Orwell and Suffolk Coast

June 1, 2014, 11:46 pm

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Location	Suffolk Yacht Harbour  Levington  Felixstowe  Suffolk
Area of operation	SUFFOLK & NORTH ESSEX
Type of boat	29ft procharter p3
Duration of trip	1 hour
Capacity of boat	10 passengers plus 2 crew
Refreshments	Tea / Coffee
Suitable urns	Water Urns
Cost	£150
Company comments	We are ideally positioned for easy access to the sea, down the picturesque River Orwell into the large Harbour of Felixstowe then out to sea. We can scatter ashes in almost any weather condition. This area is full of history with Thames barges, the former HMS Ganges naval school & many other parts of Britain’s history. This area is ideal for the tranquil Suffolk coast. We can board your party at Harwich Essex if required. We are an hour from London, Cambridge & Norwich
Disabled Access	Marina moored vessel with easy access to boat, but high side to boat.
Parking	Ample marina parking.

 

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: 
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Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire: River Avon

February 8, 2016, 12:10 am

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Boat for scattering ashes in Stratford on Avon

Location	Based in Stratford upon Avon
Area of Operation	The River Avon in Stratford upon Avon
Type of Boat	The Rita Ellen is a 53 feet long class V passenger boat. Heated with tables and chairs. The Princess Marina is 55 feet class V passenger boat. She is open-sided with benches and is for summer use.
Duration of Trip	45 minutes although this can be extended to suit.
Capacity of boat	Up to 36 guests on The Rita Ellen and up to 44 guests on The Princess Marina
Refreshments	Tea & coffee are charged at £1.00 per cup (in china cup & saucer) and they have a selection of chilled cans and water and a licensed bar.  Excellent cream tea, sandwich buffets or cakes can be served onboard The Rita Ellen after the ceremony. You can also bring your own cold snacks.
Additional info	A family run business. They offer a friendly and personal service tailored to individual requirements.  They cater for all religions especially Hindu and Sikh families as the River Avon flows into the River Severn and then out into the sea.
When available	Available all year weather permitting
Disabled access & PARKING	Yes. Hydraulic wheelchair lift from mooring into cabin. Accessible toilet. Parking available at The Holiday Inn and the crew arrange free passes.
Suitable urn	Water Urns – or if the urn is plastic it can be looked after for disposal after your ceremony.
Cost	£120 for the 45 minutes, prices on request for an hour or longer.

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 companies phone number in case you need to contact them urgently:

[contact-form-7]

Details correct February 2016

Scattering ashes Stratford upon Avon

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Hindu Funeral Ashes: why the Thames?

April 1, 2011, 1:26 am

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Any population who migrates to a different country, to a certain extent, will have to assimilate their customs and traditions into the adopted country, Hindus and  Hinduism is no different. According to the UK census of 2001 there are just over half a million Hindus in the UK although some estimates go much higher.

The Hindu population has been established for many years, first as sailors then in the second half of the twentieth century recruited as staff in the NHS and as a result of expulsions from Uganda by Idi Amin. Hindu customs have needed to adapt and Hindu funerals with them. It is the wish of most Hindus to have their cremated ashes scattered on the Ganges, but often this is not possible so they choose a local river. In the UK the Thames is very popular, now you may think that is obvious as about 80% of all UK based Hindus live in the London area, but we have a significant number of inquirers from Hindus living outside the London area who wish to have their ashes scattered on the Thames, after some enquiring we thought there was a deeper more spiritual element to it – the direction of flow, as east to west this also symbolises life as it goes from sunrise to sunset. Although Charles Cowling from the Good Funeral Guide pointed out that the Thames goes west to east  – so does anyone out there have any better suggestions? Maybe in the way the Ganges is the most prominent river in India, the Thames is the same for Britain.

For more information on the Boats available to scatter ashes on the Thames

Oxford

Windsor

Kingston and Richmond

Central London

Gravesend

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Leicester City Council Ash Scattering Sites

November 25, 2016, 7:07 am

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Leicester City Council have put together a leaflet detailing where you can scatter cremation ashes, on land within their jurisdiction.

They have to be congratulated for their forward thinking, and whilst they do have a very real need due to help their population; which has a one on the largest Hindu communities in the country they have also detailed where within their parks ashes can be scattered.

To download the leaflet click – Leicester City Council Ash Scattering Locations

The leaflet has a map and also a form which needs to be submitted to the council. We have had feedback from the Leicester residents that this is not that easy to do – the Fax number doesn’t work and the telephone waiting time is very long (I gave up after 15 minutes on hold!), still they are aware of the issue and are trying to create a web page to submit the information – fingers crossed!

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Scattering ashes location for Sikh and Hindus in Glasgow Scotland

May 24, 2019, 6:35 am

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Inverclyde council in Scotland which is on the banks of the Clyde River is the first authority in Scotland to make official provision for the Sikh and Hindu community. They have done this by allocating a place for the scattering of ashes into river, so that the community can carry out funeral rites. The council…

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Hindu Ashes Immersion Ceremony in the UK – 2019

December 2, 2019, 5:25 am

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The population of Hindus and Sikhs in the UK is over 800k. Many of the second-generation Indian diaspora are now in the position of having to arrange funerals. They may not be versed in Hindu and Sikh funeral rights, below is brief guide to help those want to respect their relative’s tradition, but do not…

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Clyde Estuary and Firth of Clyde: Boat for Scattering Ashes

June 23, 2021, 3:41 am

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Location Dunoon Area of operation Clyde Estuary and Firth of Clyde Type of boat Motor boat Duration of trip Bespoke Capacity of boat 8 Refreshments Tea and coffee are free – other refreshments can be organised if required – there is a fridge aboard and soft drinks may be stocked. Suitable urns Scattering ashes directly […]

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Hindu and Sikhs adopting British Rivers due to the Pandemic

July 8, 2021, 1:34 am

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The global pandemic has had many unforeseen consequences. There is a significant ash related one: the amount of Hindu and Sikhs that have adopted rivers in the UK to carry out the final funeral rites of having ashes immersed in water. Historically many families with origins in the sub-contentment would make the trip back to […]

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New Product: Sikh Ashes Ceremony Record

September 24, 2021, 5:23 am

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Traditions adapt and move on, until recently many Sikh families living outside the Punjab region of India would have taken the ashes of a loved one back to Kiratpur Sahib, a town in the Punjab, India. The town is the location of the Gurdwara Patal Puri where Sikhs scatter the ashes of their deceased. However […]

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