Scattering Ashes at Sydney Heads
A private one-hour ash scattering service travelling towards Sydney Heads, offering families a peaceful farewell near the entrance to Sydney Harbour and the open sea.
A longer private journey towards the harbour entrance
Our 60-minute Sydney Heads ash scattering service is $440 for 1–4 passengers.
Additional passengers are $20 per person.
A meaningful farewell near Sydney Heads
For families wanting to travel farther through Sydney Harbour, our one-hour service allows the vessel to journey towards Sydney Heads, where the harbour opens towards the Pacific Ocean.
This can be a meaningful location for people with a strong connection to the sea, boating, Sydney Harbour or the coastline.
The longer journey also gives families additional time together before and after the ceremony, without needing to rush the farewell.
- Private vessel for your family and guests
- One-hour private memorial service
- Journey towards Sydney Heads
- More time aboard before and after the ceremony
- Private stern area for scattering
- Bluetooth music available onboard
- Flowers and personal tributes welcome
- Experienced skipper assistance
Why families choose Sydney Heads
Sydney Heads marks the entrance between Sydney Harbour and the open sea. For some families, this location has a particular significance because of a loved one’s connection with the ocean, sailing, boating, fishing or Sydney.
Sydney Heads
A dramatic and meaningful location where Sydney Harbour meets the ocean, with views across the harbour entrance and surrounding headlands.
A More Open Setting
Families often choose this area when the person being remembered had a strong connection with the ocean, boating or the Sydney coastline.
More Time Together
The one-hour service allows more time for the journey, music, memories and the ceremony itself.
Typical Sydney Heads ash scattering area
This custom map shows the general Sydney Heads area used for our one-hour private ash scattering service and gives families an idea of the journey towards the harbour entrance.
The journey can be part of the farewell
A one-hour private service provides more time for family and friends to travel together through Sydney Harbour before reaching Sydney Heads.
Some families choose to play meaningful music during the journey, share memories or simply enjoy a quiet period together.
Once the vessel reaches a suitable area, the skipper can explain the practical process and position the vessel so your family can hold the ceremony privately and respectfully.
Create a ceremony that reflects the person you are remembering
There is no required format for an ash scattering ceremony. Some families choose a quiet and simple farewell while others include music, prayers, readings, flowers or memories shared between guests.
The private vessel gives your family the space to mark the occasion without sharing the boat with other passengers.
See the Sydney Harbour memorial experience
Our video gives families a better idea of the vessel and harbour environment used for private ash scattering services.
The Sydney Heads journey is longer than our inner-harbour options, but the same respectful and private approach applies throughout the service.
Every family is different, so the ceremony can remain simple or include music, readings, flowers and personal traditions.
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Reach Sydney Heads
The one-hour service provides the travel time required to reach the harbour entrance from many Sydney Harbour pickup points.
More time together
Enjoy a longer private journey with family before and after the ceremony.
Connection to the ocean
Sydney Heads can be especially meaningful for people who loved the sea, boating, sailing or Sydney’s coastline.
A less rushed farewell
The additional time allows for music, readings, memories and quiet reflection.
Compare our private memorial services
Choose your service based on the location you would like to reach and the amount of time your family would like aboard.
30 Minute Ash Scattering
A shorter private inner-harbour farewell suited to areas such as Farm Cove, Neutral Bay and Athol Bay.
Enquire About 30 Minutes45 Minute Ash Scattering
A longer Sydney Harbour service with more flexibility for eastern and lower-harbour locations.
Enquire About 45 MinutesSydney Heads Ash Scattering
Our one-hour private service for families wishing to travel towards Sydney Heads and the harbour entrance.
Enquire About Sydney HeadsFrequently asked questions
How much is the Sydney Heads ash scattering service?
Our one-hour private Sydney Heads ash scattering service is $440 for 1–4 passengers. Additional passengers are $20 each.
How long is the Sydney Heads ash scattering service?
The standard Sydney Heads service is approximately 60 minutes, allowing time for the journey, ceremony and return.
Do you go offshore?
The service is focused around Sydney Heads and the harbour entrance. The exact operating area is determined by the skipper based on sea, weather and safe operating conditions on the day.
Is the boat private for our family?
Yes. Your vessel is privately booked for your family and invited guests.
Why do families choose Sydney Heads?
Sydney Heads can be meaningful for families remembering someone with a connection to the sea, boating, fishing, sailing or the Sydney coastline.
Can we play music during the journey?
Yes. Meaningful music or hymns can be played using the onboard Bluetooth sound system.
Can we bring flowers or hold a ceremony?
Yes. Families can include appropriate flowers, readings, prayers, music and personal traditions in their private farewell.
What happens if the conditions near Sydney Heads are unsuitable?
Safety always takes priority. If weather, swell or other operating conditions make the preferred position unsuitable, the skipper will use a safe and appropriate alternative area.
Should we choose the 45-minute or 60-minute service?
Choose the 60-minute service if Sydney Heads is important to your family. The 45-minute service is better suited to locations within the eastern and lower parts of Sydney Harbour.
How do we arrange the service?
Click any enquiry button on this page. Your email application will open with the Sydney Heads service already selected and the information we need listed for you to complete.
Arrange your one-hour Sydney Heads ash scattering service
$440 for 1–4 passengers, then $20 for each additional passenger. Send us your preferred date, time, pickup location and passenger numbers and we can help arrange a respectful private farewell.