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Ash Scattering in the River Thames
Are you looking for boat hire on the River Thames for the scattering of your loved one's ashes? Whatever the particulars of your ceremony, here at Eel Pie Island Slipways Ltd we take a great deal of pleasure in delivering a first class boat hire service for the Disposal of Ashes on the flowing waters of the River Thames. Our small passenger launch carries a maximum of 12 people and we operate every day excepting Bank Holidays.
Our Services
Here at Eel Pie Island Slipways Ltd we offer a discreet service for you to say goodbye to your loved one. We are a well-established boat yard situated on a quiet, pedestrian only island in Twickenham and we offer ash scattering for any religious denomination and for non-religious mourners on the River Thames.
We are the prefered boat service of many Funeral Directors across the country.
Disposal of Ashes Services in Twickenham: About Us
Our launch carries a maximum of 12 people. We collect you from the Embankment in Twickenham and take you around the back of Eel Pie Island where it is very peaceful and the river is flowing. We stop the boat and allow you to say goodbye in private. You can bring fresh flowers, etc., but we ask that you do not allow any plastic flowers or packaging to go into the water.
A family run service; we know the value of personal care and respect your situation at all times. With many commendations for our warm and friendly environment, we have been organising Disposal of Ashes services in Twickenham for over 8 years now, so you can rest assured that we are a truly reputable service.
Pay and display parking is situated close at hand, for your convenience.
Get in Touch
So, please do not hesitate to give the team here at Eel Pie Island Slipways Ltd a call or an email (kate.dwan@btconnect.com) when you need to hire a boat for Scattering Ashes on the Thames.