Burial at Sea Ash Scattering

A day of peace,tranquilty, and a beautiful way of saying good-bye.

City Hawk Charters LLC offers Burial at Sea ash scatterings. Up to 6 people can attend this ceremony. If you plan on bringing a minister he or she will be a part of your group of 6 people. The price of this event includes photographic documentation of the ceremony, the required EPA permit filing, and an official federal burial at sea certificate. Prior to making this booking with City Hawk Charters LLC please consult with a licensed funeral director or crematorium. These companies can help guide you through the legal requirements and logistics of this process. The duration of this trip is approximately 2 - 3 hours. Under a general permit, ashes must be in a biodegradable container unless only dispersing ashes. All materials, such as floral arrangements and wreaths, must quickly decompose in water. Ceremony must be performed on an outgoing tide and be at least 3 nautical, 3.45 statute miles or 5.556 km, miles from land.

Pricing:

Attended or Unattended Burial at Sea Ash Scattering: $900 plus a *20% administration fee for the captain and his mate(s).

*20% administration fee is to be added to quoted costs for insurance fees, permits, security fee, crew charges, light beverages, printed documents, and gratuities. We provide a safe vessel, catering and music, song play list, etc.

**$200 for an additional family member's ash spreading on the same trip.

Please contact us in advance to schedule this event.