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Burial at Sea
Honor your loved one's memory with a dignified burial at sea in the waters they cherished. For those who found peace on the ocean or spent a lifetime fishing these shores, we provide a meaningful way to say goodbye in a setting that reflects their connection to the sea.
● Burial at Sea Overview
What to Expect
A burial at sea is a deeply personal ceremony, and we work closely with families to ensure every detail honors your loved one's wishes. We can conduct the service at a specific location—perhaps a favorite fishing spot or a meaningful place along the coast—or time it with the tides at the Shinnecock inlet so the ashes are carried out to sea. The ceremony is entirely customizable to your family's traditions and preferences. Many families choose to scatter flowers alongside the ashes, creating a beautiful and symbolic tribute.
The trip can be as intimate or as inclusive as you wish. Our larger boats can accommodate up to six people per vessel, allowing immediate family and close friends to be present. For larger gatherings, we can coordinate with partner boats to create a flotilla.
We understand that burial at sea services often involve additional coordination—restaurant reservations, family gatherings afterward, and schedules that aren't as flexible as a fishing trip. While we're always subject to weather and sea conditions, we work diligently to make the timing work for your family, recognizing the importance and solemnity of the occasion.
What’s Included
We Provide
Respectful, experienced captain and crewAccess to your chosen location (specific fishing spot, inlet, bay, or offshore)Coordination with tidal conditions if requestedAccommodation for flowers and ceremonial elementsBluetooth sound system for musicSpace for up to six guests per boatCoordination with additional vessels for larger groups
You Should Bring
Cremated remainsFlowers or other ceremonial itemsAny readings, prayers, or ceremony elementsMusic (can connect via Bluetooth)Appropriate clothing for weather conditionsTissues and comfort items
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Anywhere that holds meaning for your family. Many families choose a loved one's favorite fishing spot, a location along the bay where they kept their boat, or the inlet timed with an outgoing tide so the ashes are carried out to sea. We've also accommodated requests to go offshore for more privacy or to recreate a special place. Some families prefer the bay—like "Uncle Frank" who was a bay fisherman for 40 years—and that's equally meaningful. We'll work with you to find the right location
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Absolutely. Every burial at sea is unique and reflects the personality and wishes of the person being honored. We've facilitated everything from traditional flower scatterings to Viking-style longboat ceremonies. You can include music, readings, prayers, or simply a quiet moment of reflection. We can time the service with specific tides, coordinate multiple boats for larger groups, or keep it intimate with just immediate family. This is your ceremony, and we're here to support your vision.
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Our larger boats can accommodate up to six people comfortably for a burial at sea ceremony. Since participants aren't moving around with fishing gear, we can fit more guests than on a typical fishing charter. For larger groups, we regularly coordinate with partner captains to provide multiple boats—we've facilitated services with 10 or more vessels, creating a meaningful flotilla for the ceremony. Everyone can be present while maintaining comfort and safety.
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We understand that burial at sea services often come with additional commitments—restaurant reservations, family traveling from out of town, catered gatherings afterward. Unlike fishing trips, there's often more pressure for the service to happen on a specific day. While we're always subject to weather and sea conditions (and nobody wants Grandma getting soaked in a downpour), we're experienced at working with families to massage timing and make it work. We'll monitor forecasts closely and communicate with you about options, whether that means adjusting departure times or, if absolutely necessary, rescheduling.
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Yes, flowers are welcomed and commonly scattered alongside ashes. We've also accommodated unique ceremonial items like handcrafted wooden boats, special urns, and memorial wreaths. If you're considering something unusual or creative, just discuss it with us beforehand—we're experienced at making meaningful tributes happen while respecting maritime regulations and environmental considerations.
Honor their memory on the water they loved.
Contact us to discuss your burial at sea service—we'll handle every detail with the dignity and respect your loved one deserves.