San Diego Burial at Sea
accepts cremains (ashes) for scattering off the coast of San Diego.
We are a Premier sea burial provider and accept ashes from California
and throughout the United States. We have relationships with
several funeral directors and strive to provide
outstanding service to our clients.
We provide small intimate
dignified services on
a luxury private yacht which are affordable. We specialize in small groups
and you
have the complete yacht to yourself with
your own private
concierge.
San Diego Burial at Sea captains are licensed
by the US Coast Guard, as well we are commercially insured
and licensed
by the state as a "Cremated Remains
Disposer".
The video is of
an unattended scattering. Many times the family will attend, in which
case the form of the ceremony is determined by them.
Sea Burial Yacht Pictures.
On behalf of my family and I, I would like to let you know what a wonderful experience our trip was yesterday.
The captain Brian and hostess were an absolute delight and so accommodating to our needs. They went out of their
way to make the journey for our mom everything we wanted it to be. It really was a wonderful experience that my
family and I will never forget. Thank you again to you and your entire staff.
Kim - Dec 2011
Saturday’s event could not
have gone better, you provided just what we needed.
The captain and our hostess were expert in their roles. Thanks to their
help, our small ceremony was gracious, private, and dignified. It meant
a great deal to me, and to all my family. Thanks to everyone for their
service.. Bill- Oct/2011
I wanted to thank
you for making the scattering of my mother's ashes such a peaceful
and dignified experience. You all did a wonderful
job of making our family feel comfortable. We all felt that you handled
honoring our wishes and privacy with respect and care. At no time did
this feel like a "business" venture and your
concerns felt genuine. It is such a sacred event and
taking part in it enriches us all. I felt you all understood that. Louise - July/2011
The trip
was perfect. Absolutely perfect. The captain and our host
were just lovely and so very kind. My sister and brother and me all
just kept saying how perfect, relaxing, respectful, and peaceful the
whole day was. Thank you so much for this perfect departure and enduring
memory. Deborah / May 2011
The captain
and host for our sea burial were absolutely amazing! They listened
to our stories, comforted each member of our family as needed. The
ceremony was beautiful and the scatter was breathtaking and done with
great respect. I don't have enough room for all the praise I have for
this company and their crew. I would highly recommend their
charter for any event. The memorial certificate that they provide is
just as beautiful. My Dad being a seaman himself, is very proud. Christie/March
2011
I would
highly and without hesitation recommend the sea burial
services provided by San Diego Burial at Sea. Words cannot adequately
express my praise. It is so comforting to those left behind to know
without question that the burial of our loved ones was accomplished
with such beauty, such
a feeling of peace and tranquility, and such professionalism on the
part of the people involved. Norma / Feb 2011
The ash
scattering (sea burial) was absolutely beautiful From
the very first phone call to the end, this was a wonderful
experience,
with all so very thoughtful in helping us plan this event. It
surpassed all expectations, and we want to thank you for making
it such a special day. Elizabeth/ Jan 2011
From my
first telephone call, San Diego Burial at
Sea was available with
support and
guidance. And on the day of the trip, their
solicitude and attention to the needs of all guests aboard was a real
godsend. Capt and crew paid attention
to detail and made the experience of fulfilling my Dad's wishes by
burying him at sea over the Pt. Loma kelp beds a memorable reality
for all of us. And
we were blessed by the appearance of a young sea
lion who peered up
at us after making a double pass at the stern of the boat just after
the ashes were released into the sea. Linda Jan/2011
We contacted
San Diego Burial at Sea and from the start, they welcomed us with warmth
and support. From the moment we stepped on board the beautiful,
comfortable yacht, we were treated with love and respect, treating our loss as
importantly as if it were their own. They gave my brother and I time
to mourn alone, and knew when to bring lightness and beauty to the
occasion, too.Debby Dec/2010
My family and I appreciate the wonderful
sea burial service you gave us, you were so helpful from the first
phone conversation to the very end. It was a great send-off for my
Bill. Now he is flying with the angels.Vonelle
Nov/2010
I will not hesitate to recommend you all
and your beautiful yacht, High Spirits, for any occasion, but especially
for memorials that are both intimate and relaxed. You are a highly
professional, yet comfortable (and comforting) staff; I felt like we
were with friends, that meant more than you know. I am grateful for
the support and gorgeous atmosphere provided. Elizabeth Aug/2010
We were very happy with your services and
also wanted to express our thanks to the captain and crew for their
hospitality. They made the entire experience as pleasant as possible,
and we enjoyed listening to them share their knowledge about the area.
Everything was handled beautifully - the boat, the scattering, and
the pleasant trip around Point Loma. In many ways, it was a very healing
experience for all of us.Larry Aug/2010
The burial at sea of my father was so uplifting
and peaceful. The host was great and made the whole experience even
better. The boat tour and scattering exceeded everyone's expectations
and the memories will stay with us forever. All of my relatives said
my father would be very proud. Thank you so much for offering this
service.Christine June/2010
Very nice, I would like to thank you for
a wonderful and very thoughtful service. May God Bless You and your
family. My father would be very HAPPY!!! Bob
May/2010
This was absolutely a fantastic experience. The
crew was very pleasant and accommodating from the very first phone
call until the charter was completed. As we know, this type of
boat tour is not for a pleasure ride and not one of the happiest
times for family and friends. However, this crew handled the
entire trip beyond our expectations. Lorraine
October/09
Excellent boat - great staff and servce
for a burial at sea Richard April/08
So glad to read about your boat in the
Beacon, it was perfect for our service Blanch
March/08
I can't say enough positive things
about the service on Monday - it was perfect. The Capt. you
provided for us could not have done a better job. I
will not hesitate to recommend your service Ginger/07
An increasing number of people are choosing cremation and burial at
sea (ash scattering) for a variety of reasons. Not only is it
significantly less expensive,
rich in nautical background and preserves land usage, but is a
celebration of life
- saying goodbye in a peaceful beautiful setting.
San Diego Burial at
Sea captains
are licensed by the United States Coast
Guard, we are commercially insured
and licensed by the state of California as
a "Cremated Remains Disposer").
Our ash scattering ceremonies
are performed from a variety of locations off the San Diego Coast such as Ocean Beach Pier, Crystal Pier or
the Cabrillo Monument on Point Loma. We perform the ash scattering approximately one mile off the coast.
The exact GPS position of the burial ceremony as
well as weather conditions are recorded. This information is then used
to complete the
memorial
certificate
which will be sent to the family. Additional services can be provided as
requested.
Many notable people have chosen burial at sea such as Steve McQueen, Rock Hudson, John F. Kennedy, Jr as well as many others. Currently approximately 46% of people would choose cremations and many of them choose to scatter the remains in some manner, many over water. Burial at sea is common if the deceased enjoyed the outdoors and the water. Perhaps they loved boating or some other aspect of the aquatic environment.
It is also possible to perform a burial
at sea with no remains. This can be done when it is not possible
to retrieve remains - in the case of a disaster
where no body is found. A service can be performed and a memorial or
flowers placed in the water. Although not strictly a burial at sea,
it does provide the family and friends with a form of closure to aid
in the grieving process.
Not only do we offer Burial at Sea - ash scattering
services -in San Diego for human clients, we also provide ash scattering
services for pets.
The ashes are scattered in the same manner in the Pacific Ocean off
the coast of San Diego, CA
