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Farewell ceremony on the river Scheldt
Even during more difficult moments, Rivertours offers a professional framework for farewell ceremonies in the serene setting of the meandering Scheldt, aboard the ships Mozart, Katima and Verdi. We will discuss your wishes with discretion and ensure a dignified and memorable farewell to your loved one.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us or request a free quote.
Farewell on the Scheldt
We offer the possibility to take the deceased to his final resting place on board of a ship. The urn with ashes is hereby launched in the Scheldt.
Relatives and guests come on board in Temse, where we leave for a quiet boat trip towards Hamme Driegoten. The ship will stop at a predetermined place on the Scheldt where the ceremony, led by the master of ceremonies, will take place.
With due tribute, the urn with the ashes is launched and we take a moment of silence. The biodegradable urn, surrounded by real flowers or petals, will find the river Scheldt as final resting place.
Close to this final resting place we find a reverie place with a resting bench on the shore, here the relatives can always look back on the place of farewell.
After the ceremony, we continue on the meandering stream, towards Sint-Amands, where a heart-warming aperitif and matching mourning meal will be served.
The mourners find the time to catch up, surrounded by the serenity of the beautiful nature. At Sint-Amands the ship turns and we start the return trip to Temse.
Contact us and we will be happy to provide you with more information, by telephone or by appointment in our office in Temse: 03 711 38 21
Catering on board
Rivertours catering
Cold dishes, grill, sandwiches, coffeecakes an pie: order by Rivertours.
>> Tasty and budget-friendly standard meals
Duchateau
The caterer Duchateau from Brussels (02 262 21 68 - 0496 57 72 33) offers you a large culinary choice adapted to your budget, different types of buffets, barbecues and menus served at the table. Region: Brussels and surroundings. Other regions from 30 seats.
Kouterhoeve
Caterer Kouterhoeve in Malderen (052 34 21 71) offers you a range of possibilities at a good price/quality ratio. Available in all regions.
Katering
Katering de Belsele (0475 43 89 76) stands for creative, inventive and delicious cuisine. Always seasonal menus, also for small groups. Available in the region Scheldt and Dender.
SOEGITO Catering
Are you hesitating between a classic buffet or a trendy party with Finger food? A lunch with surprise breads or dishes on the grill? SOEGITO Catering with Indonesian origin is sure to have a formula to suit your needs. Region Brussels and surroundings. Other regions from 30 seats.
Share a dinner
For family dinners as well as for larger scale company events, Share A Dinner (Gooik) develops a customised menu and concept according to the wishes and budget of its clients. Region: Brussels and surroundings. Other regions from 30 seats.
Art&Food
Traiteur Art&Food (Waasmunster - 03 689 84 57) offers contemporary cuisine with hints of influence from other cultures. They stand for genuine enthusiasm and inspiring new dishes. Receptions, walking dinner, food stand or dinner party? Art&Food stands for the ultimate party experience. Available in the Scheldt and Dender region. Other regions: on request.
Taste Ledent
For over 18 years, Taste Ledent have been catering to the culinary needs of their clients. The approach is always personal and with integrity. They provide all kinds of catering: an intimate dinner, wedding, communion party, large business event,... with always the same goal in mind: exceeding the expectations of their clients! Scheldt region and Brussels.
Horeca toppers
Your own caterer
Want to bring your own caterer on board? Check out our terms and conditions here:
Drinks
Have a look at our beverage lists:
>> Beverages list
4 drink formulas are possible on board:
all consumed drinks are listed and charged afterwards;
ticket-formula (each person receives a certain number of drink tickets);
forfait-formula;
each person pays his own drinks.
If you wish to eat something on board, it's possible:
>> Tasty and budget-friendly standard meals
More extensive catering options can be found below.
Boarding points
Our tourist boat trips depart from fixed boarding points. You can find our boarding points by clicking a place on the map. When renting a ship, the boarding place can be adapted to your wishes as far as possible.
Click on a sailing region of your choice for more information and photos.
National Park Scheldt Valley
The route of the extraordinary boat lifts
Antwerp and its impressive port
Heritage on and along the water
Brussels and the Green Belt
Our ships
The Rivertours ships can welcome 30 to 300 guests for an event, a party, an excursion,... Each ship has its own atmosphere, setting and décor and is equipped with a bar, as well as audio and multimedia equipment. We set out from various embarkation points, with or without catering.
Verdi
Mozart
Vivaldi
Katima
De Ark
