A Private Ashes Scattering Service for Family & Friends
When saying goodbye to someone special, a private ashes scattering service lets your family mourn, reflect, and celebrate in peace. Unlike public parks, crowded coastal lookouts, or shared passenger vessels, an exclusive charter ensures only your guests and our dedicated crew are on board.
Departing from Fremantle, our vessel offers a serene atmosphere where you can focus entirely on honouring your loved one’s memory, free from outside distractions and time pressures.
Why Families Choose a Private Vessel
A memorial on a private vessel offers an intimate, protected environment that conventional venues can’t match. On the open ocean, the natural sound of the wind and waves creates a peaceful backdrop for shared reflection.
Exclusive use of the vessel gives your family total control over the day’s tone, pace, and schedule. You can pause for quiet moments, share personal stories without hesitation, and structure the farewell in a way that feels authentic to your loved one’s life. With no strangers or competing groups on board, guests can express their grief openly and comfortably, supported by those who cared for the deceased most.
What the Private Charter Includes
When you book a memorial boat charter in Perth with us, every detail is managed to ensure a smooth, stress-free experience on the water:
- Charter Duration: Standard private charters last up to 2 hours, giving you ample time for a relaxed journey, an unhurried ceremony, and a peaceful return. We can arrange longer custom durations upon request.
- Exclusive Vessel & Crew: You have sole access to our fully serviced vessel, navigated by experienced skipper Mick Lietzow and an attentive crew.
- Complimentary Refreshments: We provide freshly brewed tea and coffee for all guests throughout the charter.
- Harbour Convenience: All charters depart from and return to a single, verified location at Fishing Boat Harbour.
Personalising the Memorial
Because the charter is exclusively yours, you can tailor every element of the ceremony. Before departure, we discuss your preferences to ensure we have all equipment and arrangements in place.
You may arrange spoken tributes, eulogies, poetry readings, or faith-based prayers. Our vessel has a modern Bluetooth sound system, so you can play selected music directly from your device, along with a TV screen to display a digital photo slideshow. You can also bring fresh flower petals or biodegradable wreaths to scatter onto the water.
Food, Drinks, & Catering
Gathering to share a meal or raise a toast is an important part of honouring a loved one’s life. We offer flexible options for food and beverages aboard your private charter:
BYO Food & Snacks
Families are warmly invited to bring their own finger foods, sandwiches, or home-cooked platters.
BYO Alcohol & Soft Drinks
You may bring your own beer, wine, champagne, or non-alcoholic beverages to toast your loved one during the journey.
Onboard Kitchen Facilities
The vessel has a fridge, ice boxes, microwave, BBQ, cooking utensils, and wine glasses for your convenience.
Organised Catering
If you prefer to have food delivered, external caterers can drop off platters at the Fremantle jetty before departure.
Please discuss your catering plans with us during booking so our crew can prepare the kitchen space and storage options accordingly.
How the Crew Supports Your Family
From your initial enquiry to the moment you return to shore, our team is committed to providing compassionate, practical assistance:
- Pre-Planning & Logistics: We help you select suitable dates, coordinate timing, and organise custom requests.
- Boarding & Safety: The crew greets your guests at the Fremantle jetty, helps everyone board comfortably, and provides a clear, reassuring safety orientation.
- Vessel Operation: Skipper Mick Lietzow handles all navigation, positions the boat in calm waters, and cuts the engines for a quiet ceremony.
- Subtle Coordination: We handle ceremonial details—such as guiding the scattering process or ringing the nautical bell—while maintaining a respectful distance so your family has privacy.
Please note that while our crew provides warm, experienced support, we do not provide formal celebrant services or professional grief counselling. Families are welcome to bring their own celebrant, minister, or family speaker.
How to Book Your Private Charter
To begin arranging a private memorial service at sea, we recommend reaching out as early as possible. Having a few details ready helps us provide an accurate quote and secure your preferred charter slot:
- Your preferred date (and an alternative date if available)
- Estimated number of guests (up to 37)
- Preferred ceremony elements (music, speeches, or nautical bell ritual)
- Catering and beverage intentions (BYO or delivered platters)
- Any specific mobility requirements for elderly passengers
We are privileged to assist Perth and WA families with a compassionate private ashes scattering service. Please contact us today by calling or leaving a message on our contact page, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.