We are vetting licensed captains and vessels in Myrtle Beach 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.
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What to expect in Myrtle Beach
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 Myrtle Beach
Captain license
Not required
Inside Myrtle Beach waters
Not settled
Atlantic Ocean via Little River Inlet or Murrells Inlet; ICW (inside waters)
Ocean
3+ nautical miles from land
Federal rule. Report to the EPA within 30 days.
Most charters leave from Little River, Murrells Inlet or the ICW marinas; from an inlet, 3 nm offshore is a short run (roughly 3-4 nm; confirm on chart). The ICW (Waccamaw River section) is inside waters with no clear state rule. No military restricted areas found nearby. Horry County Coroner issues cremation permits (Georgetown County Coroner for deaths in Murrells Inlet area of Georgetown County).
Full South Carolina guide: permits, paperwork and sourcesLast checked October 15, 2026. A summary, not legal advice.
Questions families ask about Myrtle Beach
Are there burial at sea boats in Myrtle Beach?
We are vetting licensed, insured captains in Myrtle Beach, SC 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 Myrtle Beach?
In the ocean, ashes are scattered at least 3 nautical miles from land under the federal EPA rule, at any depth. From Myrtle Beach, boats head out to the Atlantic Ocean via Little River Inlet or Murrells Inlet. 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 Myrtle Beach?
Bays, harbors and rivers are inside waters, so the federal ocean rule does not cover them, and South Carolina has no clear rule for scattering there. That is why captains hold the ceremony out in the open ocean, where the rule is clear.
What do I need to bring for a burial at sea in South Carolina?
The ashes and the cremation authorization from your funeral home. 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 Myrtle Beach?
Contact us with your preferred date and group size and we will let you know as soon as a captain in Myrtle Beach is available. Nearby cities with boats are listed above.