Burial at Sea : San Diego, Orange County: Newport Beach, Los Angeles County: Long Beach, Redondo, Marina del Rey, California and other Pacific / Atlantic / Gulf coastal states
Other Locations: Dana Point, Huntington Beach, Santa Monica, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Pismo, Morro Bay, Monterey including Lovers Beach, Santa Cruz, San Francisco, and other West Coast areas including Ft. Bragg. Florida, New York, Gulf of Mexico and East Coast locations are now available. Contact us to see if we serve your area. If we don't, we'll refer you to someone who can - free of charge! More locations... Inquire here about Living Memorial Reefs

Ashes on the Sea - since 1997

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In San Diego since 1997 - now nationwide.

Ashes on the Sea in San Diego, California, provides a personal, dignified, burial at sea service. Ken & Anya Shortridge are a husband and wife team helping families fulfil their wishes to have their loved one scattered over the ocean. A burial at sea is a beautiful way to say farewell.
Ken & Anya Shortridge
Owners

A memorial service at sea for your loved one - a celebration of life out on the ocean - is a peaceful and dignified farewell. Let us help plan the perfect service for your family, whether it be a simple or formal event.

We're a husband and wife team who love the ocean. Our company is still a small, intimate one and we're dedicated to giving you the personal attention you need at this sensitive time in your life.

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Serving San Diego since 1997. We are now available in most West Coast Ports and have East Coast locations as well as reputable referrals when we don't serve the area YOU want.

Services:

Unattended: Every unattended service is documented. We can call you on the day of... more info... plus Sending Ashes - we'll explain how...
View From Shore & Dockside (specific locations) We're on the boat, you watch from shore. more info...
Attended: We have different vessels to choose from at various sizes, types, locations & prices. We can accommodate small and large groups as well as simple or formal arrangements [more info, check availability...]

Now, we're closer to you! Starting out in San Diego in the 1990's, we're now serving most western ports and select east coast and gulf coast locations.

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Here are just some comments we've received:

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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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...
Chuck Walker and Family
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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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Biodegradable Urns

Living Memorial Reefs - your loved one's ashes become part of a natural ecosystem that supports fish and other sea life for years to come. A seen on Dirty Jobs, Discovery Channel, Inside Edition, CNN, and other major outlets.

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Biodegradable wreaths are available with our burial at sea services
Beautiful ocean friendly wreaths and Bio Urns available ...

With Daylight Savings Time in effect, a Sunset Service may be a good choice. Check Sunset times here

We'll obtain the permits & complete any necessary filings to comply with legal requirements, and make it easier for YOU.

Because we care...

Main Office:
Ashes on the Sea
P.O. Box 710693
San Diego, CA 92171
Toll Free: 877-277-2799

The year 2009 marks our 12th Anniversary

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Our boats: Please fill out our contact form to get details about our vessels. We have a wide variety of boats including elegant yachts, comfortable cruisers, and clean, comfortable working class boats. Prices and availability will vary.

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Make it a Celebration of Life! Call today TOLL FREE 1.877.277.2799

Did you know? Cremation is most often spelled 'creamation.'

Burial at Sea San Diego, Pacific Ocean to the East Coast

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