Memorials on Lough Key
Funerals & Memorials
A way to honour the dead and celebrate their life
Planning a funeral / memorial service is never a pleasant time but it certainly can be a time to bring family and friends together, to honour and celebrate the life of the person who has passed. Holding a memorial service on the water can add a touch of happiness to an otherwise sombre and sad situation, that sense of coming together to share the love and the memories and the stories together some to be passed down through generations.
There is no better way to celebrate one’s life than to hold their memorial service on a boat. A boat charter is available for families or funeral planners in which they can host a funeral or memorial service on. This is a creative, personalised, and exclusive way to bring everyone together and remember the one who was so deeply loved and cared for. Celebrating a life on the water brings together the people who perhaps long to mourn together bringing a breath of fresh air and closure to one’s grief.
Many times, having a traditional funeral in a funeral home only makes the event that much more difficult to handle. Renting a boat for the memorial service of a loved one is a extraordinary way to celebrate their life. When you charter a boat for a memorial service, sprinkling the ashes into the open lake is a great way to release love back into nature.
Private Memorial Charter Information
Plan a Peaceful & Meaningful Memorial on Lough Key
Looking to organise a private and respectful memorial gathering for family and loved ones?
Our private memorial charters on Lough Key offer a peaceful and meaningful setting on the water, providing families and friends with a unique way to honour and celebrate a life.
Whether you are planning a quiet moment of reflection, a gathering to share memories, or a special farewell in a calm and scenic environment, we will help you create a respectful and heartfelt experience on the water.
Enquiry & Booking
Simply complete the enquiry form below and our team will review your preferred dates, times, and group requirements before coming back to you with the best available options.
Choose the Best Time for Your Memorial Charter
When submitting your enquiry, please let us know what time of day would suit your family or group best.
Morning Charter: A peaceful and gentle start to the day, offering a calm and reflective atmosphere for families wishing to gather in a quiet and meaningful setting.
Evening Charter: A beautiful and serene option, with the soft evening light over Lough Key creating a memorable and comforting backdrop for reflection, remembrance, and celebration of life.
If your group is flexible, please mention this in your enquiry and we will be happy to suggest the best available time options.
How Private Group Booking Works
To begin planning your private memorial charter, please complete the enquiry form with as much detail as possible.
Once we receive your enquiry, we will:
- Check availability for your preferred date(s)
- Review the most suitable time of day for your gathering
- Confirm the best charter option for your group size
- Advise on pricing and available package options
- Help finalise the details for a smooth, respectful, and meaningful experience
To secure your private group booking, a 50% deposit is required at the time of confirmation.
Please note that this deposit is non-refundable.
Our compassionate and experienced crew will handle every detail with care and sensitivity, allowing you to focus on remembering your loved one in a peaceful and beautiful setting on Lough Key.
Cancellation Policy | Private Corporate Charters
A deposit is required to confirm and secure all Private Charter bookings.
Please note:
- The deposit is non-refundable
- Bookings are only confirmed once the deposit has been received
If you need to cancel:
- The deposit remains non-refundable
- Any additional balance paid may be refunded at our discretion, depending on the notice provided
If you need to amend your booking:
- We will do our best to accommodate changes to date or time
- All amendments are subject to availability and must be agreed in advance
Weather & Safety
All private charters are subject to suitable weather and safe operating conditions.
If we need to cancel due to weather or operational reasons, we will:
- Offer an alternative date or time where possible, or
- Provide a refund if a suitable alternative cannot be arranged
For any questions regarding cancellations or amendments, please contact us on +353 86 814 2424.
Payment
Request a Memorial Quote
Simply complete the enquiry form below and our team will review your preferred dates, times, and group requirements before coming back to you with the best available options
Some other things to consider when hosting the beautiful water memorial service/funeral are:
- Bring a picture of your loved one and items that they cherished
- Deciding a theme
- Selecting a date
- Writing the obituary Or perhaps playing or singing their favorite song
- Reading a poem or a story that they loved
- Choosing a leader for the service, this can be a family member or a religious celebrant
- Playing their favorite music
- Candle lighting (Environmentally friendly only )
- Flowers can also be a beautiful way of creating a presence as you watch them float away
- Sharing a drink that your loved one preferred
Missing the one who has passed is never easy, funerals can also be seen as a celebration of one’s life.
Family, friends, and visitors should be encouraged to bring photos and memorabilia onto the boat.
This will add a touch of personalisation to the funeral and will be a conversation starter amongst attendees, cultivating conversations and reliving good times and memories. When the boat comes back to shore, invite all the guests out for snacks back at your home or at a local nearby restaurant. We can help you to arrange this and or put you in contact with the appropriate restaurant or bar.
Everyone will be anxious to chat with one another and move past the sadness that evolved throughout the funeral. Celebrating the life of a loved one through snacks and drinks is a way to take the ease off of a terrible thing. Having a memorial service upon a vessel is a great way to Remember the one who has passed, especially if they had a true love of being on the water, or fishing or general water activities.
Your attendees will find it refreshing to attend this service on something that is distinguished from the standard.
We will happily assist you to plan have this celebration of life contact us to discuss your plans
Frequently Asked Questions
Our main passenger boat can accommodate up to 40 passengers comfortably.
Our tour boat is fully covered and heated, so the experience is enjoyable rain or shine. However, if conditions are deemed unsafe by the Captain, we offer a full refund or a flexible reschedule date.
We can coordinate with local catering partners for on-board refreshments or recommend the best dining spots within the park for a post-tour meal. Please mention your requirements in the inquiry form.
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