Wakes & Scattering Ashes

Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences we face in our lives. A funeral reception gives friends and family the chance to support each other, share stories and memories, and celebrate the life of someone they deeply cared about. Our team are fully experienced to help you plan a dignified and respectful celebration of life or funeral wake aboard the Sabrina . You may also wish to say goodbye to your loved one with an ashes scattering ceremony which we can also handle on board.

A Celebration of Life on the River Severn

A funeral reception is a time of remembrance, be that a pause for a moment of reflection or a joyous occasion where you can share fond memories with family and friends. A funeral wake or ashes ceremony aboard Sabrina is perfectly suited to a celebration of life whether it be religious or humanist.

Our main focus is to make the whole experience as comfortable as possible for all on board our spacious venue. Three decks provide ample room within a peaceful location as we slowly travel down the serine River Severn. It’s a beautiful backdrop for family members and those that knew the departed to gather together and say farewell.

Private Hire Price

All hires include the use of our wireless microphone for speeches and our new 10 speaker sound system for background music throughout the boat.

Funeral wakes and ash scattering aboard Sabrina are available from 10am to 4pm or from 6pm onwards, daily from the 1st March to 31st October. Rates are as follows:

Monday – Friday Day Time

£370.00 per hour

Saturday – Sunday Day Time

From £430.00

Sunday – Thursday Evening

1 hour cruise (1.5 hour hire) £350
2 hour cruise (2.5 hour hire) £420
3 hour cruise (5 hour hire) £470

Friday & Saturday Evening

3 hour cruise (5 hour hire) £620

A Celebration of Life on The Picnic Boat

While Sabrina is more commonly booked for funeral receptions, sometimes families prefer an intimate setting. Little Rea can hold up to 10 guests and is perfect for ashes ceremonies or for families to honour the memory of their loved ones.

The Picnic Boat is available to hire all day and night from 1st March to 31st October. Rates: £150.00 for the first hour and £60.00 for every additional hour.

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Food Packages

Sabrina also offers a wide range of food packages. Our experienced chef Jamie is more than happy to cater for various dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan or allergen friendly options.

Please note, for day time hire, we require a minimum of 2 hour hire for food.

Choose one of the following our food menus below.

Private Hire Menu

The Grazing Buffet


The Deluxe Buffet


Knife & Fork Buffet

Ashes Ceremonies

Ashes ceremonies are a dignified and fitting way to scatter the ashes of a loved one on the river that they enjoyed so much in life. Onboard the Sabrina we welcome people of all faiths, backgrounds and beliefs. We aim to create a calm and sensitive environment for your ceremony, whether it be religious, humanist or a celebration of life.

Support where you need it

Cherishing and preserving the memories of a loved one requires a team of dedicated staff to make sure your every wish is carried out. As a family-run business, we understand those needs, providing attentive and non-intrusive support. We will work closely with you so that the service is exactly how you want it. We’ll provide exceptional catering and beautiful spaces to make the funeral service one that you can look back on with peaceful memories.

To talk to us about planning an ashes ceremony or wake please call us on 01743 369741 or send us a message

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