Funeral by boat in Amsterdam

Funeral by boat

On the water, everything is different. A funeral by boat in Amsterdam will be a special event. Scattering ashes becomes a solemn ritual. You are welcome on one of our luxury salon boats.

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Remembrance in a beautiful ambiance

A funeral by boat in Amsterdam allows you to accompany the deceased with family and friends to their final resting place. The tranquility of the water has a relaxing effect and creates a special atmosphere.

You can confidently entrust this funeral to us. We have already organized more of these cruises and, in consultation with the funeral director, ensure that everything is in order for a special farewell to your loved one.

Of course, the prerequisite for a funeral by boat is the ability to dock near the cemetery so that both the casket and the passengers can disembark properly. Some examples of cemeteries where the possible:

– Zorgvlied Cemetery Amsterdam
– Cemetery De Nieuwe Noorder Amsterdam
– Oud-Zuilen Cemetery

If you have another cemetery in mind please contact us. We will try to help you where necessary.

Catering in private

As with a “traditional funeral,” we can provide various forms of on-board catering for you. For example, a reception with coffee and homemade delicacies and a lunch or drinks after the funeral. We are also happy to accommodate special requests.

Scattering ashes in a small circle on a boat

Increasingly, relatives are choosing to scatter the ashes of the deceased on water. On our salon boats, this is of course also possible. We make the cruise in private and you decide the place and time of the scattering.

Scattering ashes by boat can basically take place on any stretch of public water, whether it is the Markermeer, the IJ, the Amstel, the Vecht or one of Amsterdam’s canals. Formally, however, you must report the scattering. We can help you with that.

For any company

Our salon boats have capacities of 20, 30, 60 and 70 people. So we can also serve you well with large parties. Would you like more information about boat funeral options? If so, please contact us using the contact form on our website or give us a call.