Information about Ash Scattering and Burials at Sea by New England Burials at Sea founder and captain, Brad White.
New England Burials at Sea is now offering year-round services for ash scatterings at sea, and full body burials at sea in selected areas. Because of seasonal considerations, the rates may be slightly higher, but the same respectful, and memorable services will be provided. Please contact me if you have any questions about.
-Captain Brad
Burial at sea is not just a tradition that was practiced by the Navy of old. It is a means of final disposition of cremains or intact remains that is offered to and still utilized by active duty, retired, and honorable veterans of all branches of the United States military.
Military Burial at sea services are performed while the vessel is on official deployment maneuvers. Therefore, it is not possible for the family or civilians to be present.
The family will be notified by the commanding officer of that vessel of the date time, longitude, and latitude of the committal service. You can contact the US Government Military Affairs for details. We can also consult and assist during your time of need if you wish.
-Captain Brad
Cremains (ashes) typically find their way to the warm ocean currents of the northerly traveling Gulf Stream. The Gulf Stream is the western boundary current of the N. Atlantic and transports significant amount of warm water (heat) poleward.
The core of the Gulf Stream current is about 55 miles wide and has peak velocities greater than 5 knots or 6+ mph.
-Captain Brad
Some Questions to ask yourself in selecting a reputable Sea Burial Business
What type of boat is being used for your size of family? Is it USCG approved with all the required safety equipment?
Are the licensed Coast Guard Captains that are performing your service current with their certifications? Ask for a current copy of their USCG License if you are unsure.
Is the Sea Burial business recognized by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) in Boston as a responsible business in filing all required paperwork on a timely basis?
Does the Sea Burial business work closely with your funeral home or crematory as needed for no extra charge?
Does the service have a reference list available of current clients that you can speak with?
Will the burial at sea service perform your service at your geographic location of choice?
Does the sea burial business perform the sea burial within 48 hours if asked (weather permitting) versus other services taking up to 30 days?
Is there someone at the toll free # during business hours when you call or just an answering machine?
Is the service member in good standing of the Local Chamber of Commerce or other nationally recognized group or agency?
New England Burial At Sea provides all of the above and more. Call us today toll free at (877) 897.7700 for your burial at sea needs to request a free info pack.
-Capt Brad White
Scattering the ashes of loved one within sight of lighthouses or other distinct coastal landmarks is a great way to give families and friends a location to visit with their loved ones from shore.
Lighthouse locations offer scenic views and in most cases make fantastic picnic areas. It is also an affordable cost cruise since it typically takes no more than 15 minutes to travel out to a suitable spot within sight of the land mark of choice. New England Burials at Sea typically supplies ash scattering certificates stating the latitude, longitude and date of the ceremony and will also include the distance and direction. For example: “5 miles North Northeast of Scituate Lighthouse in Scituate, Massachusetts.”
The distance and direction is also a nice touch to add to published obituaries or notices sent to friends and relatives who could not attend services, but would like to pay their respects at a later time.
-Captain Brad
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