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Full Body Burial at Sea

Above: Full Body Burial at Sea Slideshow on the East Coast through New England Burials.
Full Body Burial At Sea FAQ

What Is Full Body Burial At Sea

Sometimes called whole body burial at sea. 

​Full Body Burial at Sea is a time-honored tradition in maritime operations where a deceased is buried in the ocean, body intact.

Methods for performing these burials have varied across the centuries. You may have seen depictions in movies such as Master and Commander, where they wrap the deceased in canvas and tie it closed, using cannon balls as weights.

In the funeral industry in modern times, full body burials at sea have become much more encumbered, using a metal casket which has to be drilled with holes, and wrapped with chains. This has proved to be cost prohibitive and not practical for families. These caskets are very difficult to get on the boat, and an on-board crane is needed to off-load the casket.


Introducing the Canvas Shroud

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Ashes on the Sea has partnered with New England Burials at Sea to bring you a full body option using a practical, elegant canvas shroud. 

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  • Home
    • About >
      • Testimonials >
        • Meet Our Captains
        • Newsletter
      • History
      • Meet the Crew
  • Services
    • Attended
    • View From Shore
    • Full Body Burial At Sea
    • Living Reef Memorial - Ecosystem
    • Photography
    • Sending Cremains By Mail
    • Pet Memorial Services
    • Urns Keepsakes and Jewelry
    • Funeral Homes
  • Locations
    • San Diego
    • Newport Beach
    • Dana Point
    • Los Angeles >
      • Long Beach
      • San Pedro
      • Marina del Rey
    • Ventura
    • Morro Bay
    • Santa Cruz
    • Monterey & Moss Landing
    • San Francisco
    • Newport Bay Oregon
    • Other Locations
  • Store
  • Tribute Sites
  • Resources
    • Planning Ahead >
      • Why You Should Plan Ahead
      • Pre-Planning Checklist
    • Grief and Healing
    • Photo & Video >
      • Biodegradable Wreaths Made Easy
    • Free Consumer Guide
    • California Burial Permit - VS-9 >
      • Purchase Burial Permit
  • FAQ
    • When a Death Occurs
    • California Law
    • Full Body Burial at Sea FAQ
    • Cap Chat Video Series
  • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • (877) 277-2799
  • Blog