Sailing Charters and Boat Tours in San Diego

Pacifica Sailing Charters Burial at Sea Services

A Burial at Sea is a way of having a memorial and scattering the ashes of a loved one at sea. This honored tradition has been a celebrated memorial practice since our earliest human history. The scattering of ashes at sea is often related to the celebration of the circle of life; whether it be as a ritual or commitment to ones life purpose, passion, or to grant a loved ones last wish to be remembered at sea.

A burial at sea memorial ceremony also celebrates the recognition that a loved ones energy may always be near those who have lost a loved one and those that will someday join in the final resting place of one’s wishes.

We offer attended or unattended year round memorial cruises for traditional ash scatterings eco-friendly sea burials per USCG regulations, presided over by the captain, your clergy or representatives of your choosing (We do NOT provide full body burials). Serving all faiths with personalized services.

Our Burial at Sea (Ash Scattering at Sea) ceremonies are performed from a variety of locations off the San Diego Coast such as the Cabrillo Monument on Point Loma, Coronado, and Sunset Cliffs

Our usual location is just south of Point Loma with downtown San Diego and the Hotel Del Coronado in the background. The water is usually calm here, especially earlier in the day.

The exact GPS position of the burial at sea 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.

There are three types of spreading ashes at sea which we provide, and all are very commom. You should decide the type of service you will be having;

Attended Burial at Sea (Ash Scattering) Service.

The actual form the ash scattering at sea ceremony takes is completely up to the family. A clergy member or family member is often designated to perform the ceremony. The vessel Captain is also available to assist with the ceremony. Burial at Sea Service

Some families request the Captain to recite "Commitment to the Deep" or other verses. We can play music or you may bring your own (CD) . The ashes are then scattered. We provide rose petals free of charge which may be scattered, also arrangements for additional flowers or wreaths can be made

The ceremony can be recorded using video and still digital images as the family wishes. The exact position of the scattering will be recorded for a scattering certificate the family will receive later. The duration of the trip depends on the location selected by the family, but plan on about 2 hours.

This is a private ash scattering at sea and only your family will be on the boat. Please contact us for additional information and pricing.

You may also wish to think about more unique service venues such as a full moon or night scattering (very beautiful) or perhaps going out to sea beyond the sight of land.

Attended Burial at Sea by the Scattering of Ashes

Cremated remains will be scattered over the open sea.
Family members and friends may attend the Burial at Sea.
Flowers may be placed in the water at the site by family members. (Biodegradable petals - no stems only)

Fully staffed charter of yacht for up to 2 hours
Departures are at 11:00 a.m. and an evening time of 5:00pm

Chips& Bottled water included.

(Additional Ceremonial Services or special needs are available upon request)

1 - 6 people - $800  / up to 6 guests 32' Catamaran
		Marina and Port Fees / Credit Card Processing Fees / Gratuity Not Included
7 - 12 people - $1200 / up to 12 guests 32' Catamaran
		Marina and Port Fees / Credit Card Processing Fees / Gratuity Not Included
14 - 28 people - $125  / per person 55' Double Masted Sailboat
		Marina and Port Fees / Credit Card Processing Fees / Gratuity Not Included
6 - 12 people - $125  / per person 45' Luxury Motor Yacht
		Marina and Port Fees / Credit Card Processing Fees / Gratuity Not Included
Unattended Ash Scattering Service - $199 Non-specific date for scattering
		Marina and Port Fees / Credit Card Processing Fees / Gratuity Not Included

All services will comply with Federal and State Laws and Regulations. Client must provide required forms and certificates (originals not copies) from a certified crematorium or funeral facility. These include an Official Death certificate and a Disposition of Human Remains form. Due to the nature of the ocean, all dates and times of services can be performed only as conditions permit. Pacific Sailing Charters reserves the right to cancel or postpone any scheduled departure or service.

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