Scattering Ashes at Sea | Douch Family Funeral Directors

Scattering ashes at sea can be a beautiful and meaningful way to say goodbye to a loved one. We understand that this can be a significant and emotional decision, and we are here to help guide you through the process with care and compassion.

We recommend a professional and respectful service for scattering ashes at sea, which we can facilitate through a trusted company. This company offers a compassionate and dignified service, ensuring your loved one’s ashes are scattered in a serene and fitting maritime location in Dorset.

Service Details

Scattering ashes at sea services are available from Monday to Friday, with prices starting from £350. Departures are from Poole Quay, and the journey heads towards Swanage, passing the scenic areas of Studland Bay and Sandbanks. The entire service typically lasts approximately two hours.

Additional Options:

Food and Drink:

Families are welcome to bring their own food and drink on board. If desired, the boat operators can arrange for a cream tea service at an additional cost.

Travel Route:

The specific route and destinations, such as staying in the harbour around the islands or venturing out towards Swanage past Studland Bay and Sandbanks, can be discussed and tailored to the family’s wishes.

Urn options:

Families can use a biodegradable urn or a scatter tube for free scattering, both of which we offer. Our range of urns and scatter tubes can be viewed on our website, but purchases must be made by contacting us directly.

Important Information:

All arrangements, including final confirmation of details, are to be coordinated directly with the skipper of the vessel.

Please note that while we provide a recommendation, all services are conducted by the external company and not by Douch Family Funeral Directors. This ensures that every aspect of the scattering is handled by professionals with expertise in maritime ash scattering.

Contact us:

For more information and to discuss your needs, please contact us. We are here to provide support and ensure that your loved one’s final journey is handled with the utmost care and respect. You can speak to one of our funeral directors by visiting our branches, filling out the contact form below, or calling us directly. Someone will be in touch with you shortly.

Explore our funeral services and learn more about what to do with ashes on our website.

Title
First Name
Last Name
Phone
Mobile
Email Address
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
Town
County
Postcode
Proposed Date of Scattering*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Please note: Due to safety considerations, charters may be postponed in adverse weather conditions. The service provider strives to provide advance notice; however, changes could occur as late as the day of the booking due to unpredictable weather forecasts.
Proposed Start Time*
Number of Persons, Up to 12 Guests
Please Note: The base rate includes accommodation for six guests. Additional guests, up to a maximum of 12, will incur an extra cost per person.
Children Under 16
Will Disabled Access to the Vessel Be Required?*
- Yes
- No
Are the Ashes Contained Within a Biodegradable Urn?*
- Yes
- No
We recommend that the ashes are contained within a biodegradable urn.
Would You Like Douch Family Funeral Directors to Supply an Urn?*
- Yes
- No
Suitable urns can be found here
Full Name of Deceased
Date of Death*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Contractual Arrangements and Service Provider Disclaimer*
I understand that Douch Family Funeral Directors acts solely as a facilitator in recommending a service provider for scattering ashes at sea. All contractual agreements and arrangements are directly between the client and the recommended service provider.
Please bring the Cremation Certificate with you so the long/lat location of the scattering may be recorded upon it.

The vessel can be found moored opposite the Thistle Hotel on Poole Quay. Please use postcode BH15 1HD. Parking is available locally.

Once we have received your enquiry you will receive a full written estimate to include the date and time of your Charter.

Full payment in advance, please.
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