Funerals at Sea In San Diego
Burial At Sea & Ash Scattering Services
Compassionate, professional & affordable san diego ash scattering & burial at sea
First, please allow us to extend our sincerest condolences for the loss of your loved one. We understand this can be a very trying and challenging time for a family making final arrangements. Please know that we are here to assist you as much as possible with compassion and empathy for your situation. You know your loved one best. Whether you’re choosing scattering ashes at sea in San Diego, a full body burial at sea, or a celebration of life, we have a network of United States Coast Guard certified and inspected charter yachts that can accommodate your loved ones’ final wishes.
An ash scattering at sea ceremony service involves scattering the cremated remains of your loved one over the ocean, allowing them to become one with the sea and the elements. Many people find this option to be a peaceful and fitting way to say goodbye.
With a full body burial at sea, your loved one’s body is specially prepared to be naturally placed into the ocean to their final resting place in eternal peace. This is a more traditional option for those who have an affinity for the sea but prefer to not be cremated.
For all of us, the passing of a loved one is a time for mourning. However, for many, it is also a time to remember and rejoice in the life that has impacted so many friends and family. Some of us know that our loved one would not want us to mourn for too long, but rejoice in their memories. Funerals at Sea in San Diego provides you an opportunity to end your service with additional time on our yachts to spend quality time enjoying your friends and family to share memories and stories. We call this a Celebration of Life. End your day in good spirits with a Celebration of Life in San Diego Bay.
Why Choose A San Diego burial at sea or ash scattering
Professional Sea Funeral
A burial at sea is a remarkable way for those with a strong affinity for the ocean to be laid to rest. It allows them to experience the same sense of calm and serenity that being close to the water brought them in life. For people who served in the military, it's an opportunity to complete their tour of duty by merging with the vast expanse of ocean they worked so hard to protect. Ultimately, sea burials are a unique tribute that is meaningful for many.
peaceful setting
Aboard a private yacht, you can bid farewell as your loved one's remains drift over the gentle waves of the Pacific Ocean. With miles of picturesque coastline and deep waters just outside the San Diego harbor, this stunning location offers an unparalleled views. Not only is it an incredibly meaningful tradition, but it also helps to conserve the limited resources of land-based cemeteries, leaving a more lasting impact on our environment.
personal experience
With due reverence for all, a San Diego burial at sea allows individuals to pay respects in a dignified and unforgettable way that honors both, the deceased and their legacy. Our captains and crew at Funerals at Sea provide a personal experience for each individual family, whether you want to participate in the actual scattering of ashes or have your loved one set to rest in a biodegradable urn.
spiritual closure
Spreading the ashes, or the full body burial, of a loved one in the ocean can be an incredibly powerful, spiritual experience. It provides closure in ways that other methods of memorialization may not, allowing family members to witness the transition from a physical body to the vastness and beauty of nature around them.
Affordable
Making a lasting memory to honor and remember a loved one can be easier and more cost effective than you think. A burial at sea is an excellent choice when it comes to celebrating the life of a departed relative or friend. Granting one's last wishes can be costly and intimidating, but this is one way to honor their legacy without having to stress.
Intimate
Stepping foot onto a luxurious yacht, your family will have the opportunity to share special stories, laugh together, and bond in a unique way as you watch the beloved being laid to rest peacefully. This experience is much more private, which can provide an extra layer of intimacy for your grieving process.
Our San Diego Burial at Sea &
Ash Scattering Services
Captain John
Meet Our Captain
After a long career in law enforcement, Captain John was very fortunate to be able to retire young and start a new kind of service career. Having spent the previous 25 years living in and loving San Diego, he purchased a yacht to enjoy with friends and family. After customizing it to his liking, a friend recommended that he start a charter business.
That one yacht purchase evolved into purchasing two more. Capt. John has now created a network of over 25 charter yachts around San Diego Bay and can host any party, for any occasion, for up to 1200 guests. To his surprise, among all the calls for yacht charters for various celebrations including birthdays, weddings, and corporate events, he experienced a growing demand for burials at sea in San Diego.
Drawing on his history of working in the hospitality industry, as well as his public service in law enforcement, Capt. John was humbled that his clientele sought after his charter company to take care of them in their times of most need with compassion and integrity. Capt. John has now been long working with local funeral homes to provide families with comfort and assistance in making their final arrangements for a dignified funeral at sea service for their loved ones.
Our Yacht Charter Fleet
Nationwide service
We accept cremains from anywhere in the U.S. to honor your loved ones’ request to have their ashes scattered off the coast of San Diego.
Life’s circumstances are constantly changing for some of us. Careers, higher education, marriages, economics, and other factors sometimes take us away from where we started our lives. Sometimes, those circumstances keep us from being able to travel when we want to. Having been in the burials at sea business for a while, we’ve consulted with many families who want to honor the wishes of their loved ones to have their ashes scattered at sea off the coast of San Diego, but they’re unable to attend. Don’t worry, the US Postal Service makes it easy to ship your cremated remains directly to us where we can carry out their final wishes. Click “Learn More” to read about how to ship us the cremains.
Let us help you plan a beautiful and dignified funeral at sea
Stress free burial at sea San Diego Memorial Services
Funerals at Sea of San Diego Bay is able to manage your burial at sea services even if you’re not located in San Diego. Of course, we invite you and your loved ones to attend your memorial services, but we are also able to conduct unattended ash scattering and burials at sea if you are outside the San Diego area. It is still possible to have your loved one laid to rest on the San Diego coast, regardless of if you’re able to attend. We will send you the coordinates of the location so you will know exactly where they are, in case you decide to visit later.
If your loved one is not cremated, we can arrange for full body burials at sea in San Diego, even if your loved one’s body is prepared in another location. Please contact us to make arrangements for transportation of remains to a funeral home in San Diego. Cremains can be shipped directly to us for unattended services and scattering at sea.
If you are able to attend, know it will be a stress free service. All of our yachts are chartered by United States Coast Guard credentialed Captains accompanied by a professional crew. We can also provide you with a non-denominational officiant to give comfort to you and your family, and officiate a ceremony if you’d like. Or, you’re welcome to invite your own pastor or religious leader.
full body burial at sea & scattering ashes at sea in san diego legal requirements
Our experience with permits and regulations ensures a smooth and stress-free experience
Whether you prefer a simple and intimate San Diego Ash Scattering ceremony, a more elaborate celebration of life, or a full service full body burial, we can help you plan a memorable and meaningful burial at sea event. We are familiar with all the legal requirements, permits, and regulations for a successful full body burial at sea and ash scattering in California. We are here to answer all of your questions so that you can have worry free burial at sea service for your loved one.
Our experienced and compassionate team is dedicated to providing personalized funeral services to help you say farewell to your loved one in a dignified and meaningful way. We offer a variety of options for ash scattering, including traditional Naval burials and more personalized ceremonies.
We can assure you that all of our burial at sea services and vessels are operated by experienced US Coast Guard credentialed captains and professional crew. We work closely to provide you, your family, and guests with the most professional memorial and burial at sea service from beginning to final resting place.
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Let Us Help You Honor Your Loved One's Final Wishes
When making funeral arrangements for your ash scattering in San Diego, full body burial, or Celebration of Life service through Funerals at Sea, you will work directly with our captain and his professional staff for all your service needs. This is an especially difficult time. Emotions are elevated and some people need a compassionate ear to hear their needs. Captain John Valente is our Lead Captain at Funerals at Sea and oversees all the operations to assure our families are taken care of.
