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ASH SCATTERING AT SEA BY BOAT IN THE FALMOUTH AREA

If your loved one's last wishes were to be scattered at sea, few places offer such a beautiful location for the start of their travels with the tides than the waters in and around Falmouth Bay.

Maybe this region was a favourite holiday destination for you, there are family connections in the area, or you've just fallen in love with Cornwall and feel it would make a fitting place for your loved one to be laid to rest, we can offer a dignified, peaceful and memorable send off.

Ash scattering at sea with St Mawes castle in the background

There are numerous beautiful places to scatter the ashes of your loved one in this area. We can discuss the options open to you when you call or email. If you have a specific location in mind, then Giles can work out the best time to head out to ensure that the tide will be favourable.

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Or if you would like to just be taken to a stunning location, leave it to us and we can take you out to several beauty spots and you can choose the one that feels the most "right" to you. 

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Trips can be arranged at any time of day, and so if you feel a sunrise or sunset would be appropriate, we will be happy to oglige.

A view out across Mylor Yacht Harbour on a sunny summers morning
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Aerial photo of Carmen Rose heading accross the water from St Mawes towards Place House
Your private skippered speed boat, Carmen Rose, and skipper Giles

Scatter ashes in beautiful south Cornwall

Carmen Rose is licensed to operate within an area from St Anthony's lighthouse on the Roseland Peninsula to Nare Point on The Lizard, which encompasses the Helford, the River Fal to Truro and the Carrick Roads with all its adjoining creeks, in addition to Falmouth, Flushing, St Mawes, Mylor and St Just. Falmouth Bay itself is open sea, and all the adjoining creeks and inlets are tidal.

There are few restrictions in terms of where your loved ones ashes can be scattered, find out more on scattering ashes at sea.

A misty morning leaving the moorings at Mylor

We will generally start the journey from Mylor Yacht Harbour, and up to seven guests can be carried in comfort to our destination. However, should you wish to depart from another location, pick ups may be possible from Falmouth, St Mawes, or Malpas near Truro. 

 

If you think it would be fitting to toast the memory of your loved one you are welcome to bring something along with you. Or if you would prefer to have a drink after you return to shore, the Pandora Inn near Mylor Bridge, The Heron at Malpas, the Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth, or the Idle Rocks in St Mawes all have good access by boat depending on the tides that day. In our home port of Mylor, Castaways wine bar and Cafe Mylor are always accessible.

Call Giles on 07909 139437 to discuss your requirements.

Carmen Rose heading across Falmouth harbour read to drop guests off at Flushing quay
A group toasting abscent friend in the sunset overlooking the Carrick Roads towards Pendenis castle
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