About us
Bob and Jane, and our motor yacht Song and Dance
A husband and wife team
We’re Bob and Jane. In younger days Jane was a nurse and health visitor and Bob was a solicitor, but we’ve both taken to life on the water, and we find real meaning in helping families say their last goodbyes to loved ones and friends.
We’ve now carried out hundreds of scatterings, but every one is different, and we work hard to make each one as personal as possible. Many families tell us that a day they had been dreading turned into one they look back on with warmth.
Song and Dance
Song and Dance is a luxurious flybridge motor yacht, berthed at Chatham Maritime Marina. She’s fully licensed to carry up to 10 passengers, and with accommodation inside and out, is comfortable in all seasons.
You’re welcome to bring favourite music or prayers on your phone, and we’ll connect them to the boat’s sound system. Flowers, petals and anything else that’s readily biodegradable can go into the river with the ashes.
We don’t have set sailing times, and will always do our best to fit in with your plans.
What families say about us
Swanning About Charters provided me and my family with some of the most wonderful service and support imaginable. Bob and Jane were incredibly kind and accommodating – they made the process stress-free, meaningful, and memorable. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a beautiful way to honour their loved ones. I didn’t know what…
Swanning About Charters provided me and my family with some of the most wonderful service and support imaginable. Bob and Jane were incredibly kind and accommodating – they made the process stress-free, meaningful, and memorable. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a beautiful way to honour their loved ones. I didn’t know what to expect from the boat but I can honestly say it’s one of the most beautiful boats I have been on, which is well maintained by the owners. Thank you Swanning About Charters!
Just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart. It was a glorious Sunday and a very special time on your lovely boat. You both were so kind and made everything so easy. Thank you from all of us.
Thank you so much for today. What started out as a very dark and painful day turned into something so relaxed and beautiful: just as [our sister] would have wanted it. So perfect. The boat was perfect, as hosts you were perfect and the weather was amazing. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Talk to Bob or Jane
There’s no pressure and no obligation. Just call or WhatsApp us for a chat about what you have in mind, and we’ll help in any way we can.