We are vetting licensed captains and vessels in Corpus Christi now. Tell us your preferred date and we will contact you as soon as a captain is available, or choose a nearby city with boats today.
Nearby on the Gulf Coast
What to expect in Corpus Christi
Your captain meets your group at the dock, takes you to the scattering spot, and gives you time for words, music, flowers or silence. Afterward, the captain records the coordinates of the scattering so your family always knows where it took place. Biodegradable urns and flowers can be ordered from our memorial store and delivered before your service.
Scattering rules in Corpus Christi
Captain license
Not settled
None found for scattering services
Inside Corpus Christi waters
Allowed
Corpus Christi Bay, Laguna Madre, Aransas Pass; Gulf of Mexico past the Port Aransas jetties
Ocean
3+ nautical miles from land
Federal rule. Report to the EPA within 30 days.
Scattering in the bay is allowed under 716.304. To reach the EPA 3 nm line, boats run out of Aransas Pass past the Port Aransas jetties, then about 3+ nm offshore. Stay clear of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel traffic lanes and any Coast Guard security zones around port and industrial facilities. Scattering from Padre Island National Seashore beaches has NPS restrictions, which do not apply to the water.
Full Texas guide: permits, paperwork and sourcesLast checked October 15, 2026. A summary, not legal advice.
Questions families ask about Corpus Christi
Are there burial at sea boats in Corpus Christi?
We are vetting licensed, insured captains in Corpus Christi, TX now. Tell us your preferred date through the contact page and we will reach out as soon as a captain is available, or choose a nearby city with boats today.
How far out do boats go for a burial at sea from Corpus Christi?
In the ocean, ashes are scattered at least 3 nautical miles from land under the federal EPA rule, at any depth. From Corpus Christi, boats head out to the Gulf of Mexico past the Port Aransas jetties. No permit is needed in advance; the captain reports the scattering to the EPA within 30 days.
Can ashes be scattered in the bay or harbor at Corpus Christi?
Yes. Texas law allows scattering over public waterways, and bays such as Galveston Bay and Corpus Christi Bay count. Many families still choose to go 3 nautical miles out into the Gulf.
What do I need to bring for a burial at sea in Texas?
Your written OK to scatter from the boat, with your wishes for where and how. You can write it in your conversation with the captain. Your captain will confirm anything else they need before the day.
What can we put in the water with the ashes?
Only things that break down naturally: the ashes, loose flowers or petals, and a biodegradable water urn if you would like one. No plastic, balloons, wreath frames or glass. Biodegradable urns and flowers can be ordered from our memorial store before your service.
How do I book a burial at sea in Corpus Christi?
Contact us with your preferred date and group size and we will let you know as soon as a captain in Corpus Christi is available. Nearby cities with boats are listed above.