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Information about Ash Scattering and Burials at Sea by New England Burials at Sea founder and captain, Brad White.

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Now serving Maine to Delaware-Just added New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

We now depart from the following ports, Maine: Boothbay, Sebasco, Ogunquit, York, Portland.  New Hampshire: Portsmouth.  Massachusetts: Boston, Cohasset, Scituate, Marshfield, Plymouth, Harwichport.  New York (Long Island): Mattituck, Seaford.  New Jersey: Wildwood.  Maryland: Annapolis.  If your port is not listed please ask as many of our vessels often travel from port to port.

 

In addition to our name-sake states, New England Burials at Sea is now serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware with ash scattering and full body burial at sea charters.

These are two of the vessels we use to provide respectful, beautiful and memorable  services in the Mid Atlantic region.

Twilight (70’ long)
Departs: Wildwood, NY has a large enclosed cabin and restrooms for both ladies and gentlemen.
It is licensed by the USCG for over 150 passengers and is equipped with state of the art electronics and safety equipment including radar, sonar, loran, global positioning satellite navigation, auto pilot, and compact disc surround sound system.
Vessel licensed for 100 miles off shore.

vessel-twilightTwilight (70’ long)

The vessel Twilight departs from Wildwood, NY has a large enclosed cabin and restrooms for both ladies and gentlemen.

It is licensed by the USCG for over 150 passengers and is equipped with state of the art electronics and safety equipment including radar, sonar, loran, global positioning satellite navigation, auto pilot, and compact disc surround sound system. The Twilight is licensed for 100 miles off shore.

vessel-atlantic-starThe Atlantic Star (100’ long)

The Atlantic Star has the same features and state of the art technology as the Twilight.

The Atlantic Star also has a large sundeck with seating on the upper deck, and it is licensed for 170 passengers.

Please feel free to contact me for additional information about reserving your charter.

-Captain Brad

Full Body Burials at Sea Now Available

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

New England Burials at Sea is now offering Full Body Burials at Sea. There are many Coast Guard and EPA rules and regulations that must be followed with a full casket burial. With the help of your local funeral home, New England Burials at Sea can help make this process as worry-free as possible.

We also offer a traditional maritime weighted-canvas burial shroud as a more eco-friendly and affordable option to regular caskets which must also be specially prepared by a funeral before hand.

Please visit our Full Body Burial at Sea page on our website or feel fee to contact me for any information.

-Captain Brad

Year Round Services Now Available

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

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