Burial at Sea - Honoring Their Life with a Memorial Service at Sea

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“I must go down to the sea again,
to the lonely sea and the sky;
and all I ask is a tall ship
and a star to steer her by.”
~John Masefield

Your Memorial Service could be a simple onboard service where the ashes are scattered, or a more involved event such as an eternal reef placement. The important thing is to honor and remember your loved one in a meaningful and significant way. Request information or schedule a date

Testimonials

  • Thank you for making it possible for me to scatter my wife's ashes near La Jolla on July 11. I am especially grateful for Captain Ken's tact, sensitivity, and compassion, and for his good natured cooperation with all of my requests. Because of these things, an experience that might have been upsetting was instead deeply comforting. So when I consider the other choices I might have made, I truly believe I was led to Ashes On The Sea. No other organization could have done a better job of helping me to fulfill my wife's wishes. I have already strongly recommended your services to the mortuary that cremated my wife's remains, and I will continue to recommend you to anyone who wants their loved one's ashes scattered with dignity and respect. Best regards, J.C.
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    J. C. , August 08, 2012

  • Captain Ken, Many thanks to you and Captain Larry for a beautiful service! It was simple, serene and intimate --everything we hoped for. Thanks again, Sonia D.
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    Sonia D. , June 13, 2012

  • Hello Anya, Thank you so much for helping me out. I really appreciate it. A very big thank you to you and Ashes on the Sea... The whole experience was a good one. The boat, captain and crew were wonderful. They treated us so well and the experience was more than I had hoped for. We saw a whale right after the ceremony and that made me feel better about our loss. The seagulls, pelicans and sea lions were with us as well. I have recommended your service to all that ask. Thank you again! Kind Regards, Anne Kallstrom
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    Anne Kallstrom , March 01, 2012

  • Dear Ken: On behalf of the family of Antonio Perez & myself, we want to thank you for a caring and beautiful experience when the remains were scattered November 26, 2011. It could not have been scripted any better. Keep up the great work! PS: I wonder where those flowers that were scattered are today??
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    JoAnn Thomas , December 05, 2011

  • Thank you for the lovely basket you put together for Liz's ashes & for making such an effort to find the exact spot we scattered Dustin's. We appreciate the patience as we floundered without a specific plan.
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    Diane Doyle , October 28, 2011

  • Dear Crystal, My friend LeighAnn sent me, in last night mail, the memorial certificate. Your care moved me. You proved that good people are still with us. It was act of deep decency and love for another human being. May your life is prosperous living in happiness and love. Your act bury itself into my heart for the rest of my life. Thank you! Sincerely George Kabourek
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    George Kabourek , August 10, 2011

  • Hello Anya & Ken, Thank you so much for the wonderful help you provided our family. Everything was perfect and we so much appreciate the service you provided. Again, thank you, Earle & Jody
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    Earle & Jody , June 02, 2011

  • Ken & Anya, My family thanks you so very much for your help with the scattering of my husband's ashes off Coronado on Feb 26th. We had about 40 people on shore - and I was pleased that the boat was so easy to see. You both made a difficult time easier for me and my family. Thank you again for caring. S. O.
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    S.O. , February 26, 2006

  • Thank you for the very professional way in which you conducted the dispersal of my mother's remains. Sincerely, [name withheld]
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    [name withheld] , March 05, 2005

  • Dear Ken and Anya, Thank you so much for your care and professionalism, and attention to detail in the planning of my Dad's memorial service. Your kindness made it easier for my family to carry out my father's wishes. Sincerely, Cynthia Delery
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    Cynthia Delery , October 09, 2004

  • Your service was a blessing to me and the Everson family. Terry O. Bethea.
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    Terry O. Bethea , February 03, 2003

  • Dear Ken and Anya, I just wanted to thank you for last Monday. You both were extremely kind and understanding of what my family and I were going through. It is nice to know that as tragic as our loss was (and is), our parents and our daughter are together. Thank you again. Chuck Walker and Family
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    Chuck Walker and Family , August 10, 2002

  • "You made a very sad occasion somehow a beautiful one. A very competent and compassionate job - well done."
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    David Towner , June 15, 2001

  • Dear Ken & Anya, Thanks once again for making my Dad's service so special. Your attention to detail and kind, caring manner made a difficult time a little easier. Gratefully yours, Susan Rodriguez
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    Susan Rodriguez , April 10, 2001

  • Dear Ken and Anya, I want to thank you again for all your help and kindness in the scattering of my husband's ashes. It was a very nice tribute to a wonderful husband and father. It was very hard for me to do this, but that was his wish and I promised to do that one last thing for him... The pictures you put on the Internet are very good. I am going to put them on a disc so that I may have them printed and put in my memory album. Thank you again for all you did for us. I would and will recommend you to anyone that is interested in your services. . . I can’t think of anything that you could do to provide better service. You were very helpful and respected our every wish. Thank you so much for providing a very beautiful farewell for my husband’s last wishes." Sincerely, Myrtle Wilson
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    Myrtle Wilson , December 01, 2000

  • “My family and I want you to know how much we appreciate the care and attention you took when scattering my husband's ashes. We were very pleased with the way everything was handled... I just want you to know how much the memorial certificate you gave me means to me.”
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    Arline Eib , July 01, 1999

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We have several types of services to choose from as well as locations throughout California and the U.S. Some of these options are: unattended, view from shore, Paddle-out services, and attended. We have vessels of various sizes, types, locations & prices. We can accommodate small and large groups as well as simple or formal arrangements. We will also obtain the permits & complete any necessary filings to comply with legal requirements, making it easier for YOU. Prices and included amenities will vary by your choice of vessel, the specific port, the number of guests attending, as well as other factors. Every family has different needs and wishes, and we can give you a customized quote if you fill out our contact form or call us @ 877-277-2799.

PLEASE NOTE: When you call or email us for a quote, there are NO HIDDEN FEES - we do not believe in them.

Honoring Life

It’s important to take the time to acknowledge the uniqueness of the deceased: the individuality of their personality, and their life's path. Not just for them, but for you; it affirms your relationship, and leads to healing after loss. Honoring their life is truly an act of love – for the both of you.

What Our Families Are Saying

Dear Ken & Anya,
Thanks once again for making my Dad's service so special. Your attention to detail and kind, caring manner made a difficult time a little easier. Gratefully yours, Susan Rodriguez.

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We realize that it can be difficult to entrust your loved one's memorial service to someone you have never met. We hope that our photos and videos will help make your choice a bit easier. Since today's families are often separated across the country and even the world, Ashes on the Sea strives to use the latest technology to help bring everyone together, even becoming the first burial at sea company to offer live streaming video from select boats in our fleet - that's right - live webcasting from a boat!

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