FULL-BODY BURIAL AT SEA…

Burial at sea has been a time honored tradition for mariners and those with a fondness of the ocean for thousands of years. While unfamiliar to most, full-body (non-cremated) burial at sea is allowed under the jurisdiction of the EPA. This type of service requires a casket for containment and dignity. Prior to ocean interment, the casket is prepared to the required U.S. Coastguard/Navy guidelines. Additionally, interment must be carried out in approved federal waters.

Maritime Burials by Tribute Enterprises, works in concert with select funeral homes to offer your family this meaningful, eco-friendly and cost saving alternative to traditional burial.  During the voyage, service, and immersion, the casket will remain discretely veiled.  The shrouded casket is gently lowered below
                                                                            the water surface before its release
                                                                                 for final committal. The ships bell will ring the traditional
                                                                                                                          “Changing of the Guards”. 

Burial Plans...                                      

Maritime Burials, works in concert with select funeral
homes to offer your family meaningful alternatives
to traditional burial. Our team of professionals
will work hard to accommodate your
needs and request.

WHY CONSIDER FULL-BODY BURIAL AT SEA...

• Full-Body Burial at Sea conserves our natural resources and saves considerable finances when compared to the expense of traditional cemetery burial. Imagine eliminating cemetery cost entirely while providing a meaningful and eco-friendly burial.
   

• When a family burial plot is not an option because of location, costs or other logistics. Full-Body Burial at Sea can offer your family a new tradition that expresses individuality, dignity and closure.
   

• When the need arises, close family members can be interred at the same coordinates allowing the same closure and significance of proximity traditional burial conveys.
   

• Long after interment, family members can visit the exact location for remembrance or for ceremonial purposes. Just visiting the ocean shore can evoke powerful memories of the loved ones we’ve returned to its awe-inspiring embrace.
   

• For many, burial at sea symbolizes a return to the very place which sustains life on our planet… a symbolic cycle of completion and harmony.
   

• Full-Body Burial at Sea can be provided in conjunction with a traditional funeral service (attended or non-attended).

 

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