Options and Rates
For ash scatterings, we voyage out 3 nautical miles, scatter ashes with a customized sea tribute service and return to port. Typical Ash Scattering Rates include an official parchment sea burial certificate marking the latitude and longitude of your loved ones’ final resting place.
Private Ash Scattering Cruises
Unattended Ash Scattering: $395 – Photo journaled Captain’s service without family.
1 – 6 Passengers: $895 – $995 Private cruise (2-3 hours)
7 – 35 Passengers: $1,500 – $3,150 Private cruise (2-3 hours)
36 – 110 Passengers: $2,750 – $4,950 Private cruise (2-3 hours)
110+ (Inquire) Passengers: appx $4,800 – $7,950 Private cruise (2-3 hours+)
Prices are subject to change and can vary according to location and are dependant upon vessel steaming time to and from the burial site which can vary from north to south due to the proximity of the continental shelf in those areas for full body interments. (additional hours @ $200 per hour based on vessel size)
For full body sea burials, we travel approximately 25 miles to sea for interment with a sea tribute service. Private cruise (4-6 hours+) Prices start at $7,500 in New England plus sea shroud.
Ash Scattering for Pets (Unattended Ceremony): $95. Ash Scattering for Pets (Attended Ceremony): Please contact Captain Brad for rates regarding Attended Ash Scattering Ceremonies for Pets.
Options
Sea Wreath
Biodegradable sea wreath hand tied with fresh flowers wound with natural birch. Price: $125
Rose Petals
Hand plucked rose petals from up to long stem roses and you may select a color choice of red, white, yellow, pink or combo of all that may be scattered with the ashes. Price: $45
Water Urns
Biodegradable hand crafted water urns made specifically for ash scatterings at sea.
Prices from: $125 – $300
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Live Bagpipe Music
Local area bagpipers for ash scatterings and full body burials at sea.
Prices Start at: $275 (Varies upon availability)
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White Dove Releases for Sea Tribute Funerals and Memorials
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The releasing of white doves at funerals and memorials is a meaningful and touching way of commemorating the life of your loved one.
A dove release is a very versatile service that can be modified to adhere to many religions or beliefs.
The practice of a dove release is becoming a tradition for many people in all walks of life. Doves have been likened to “Angels” and can be released with that very symbolism in mind.
For centuries the white dove has symbolize love, peace, hope, and the spirit of the soul. A white dove release can be carried out using these comparisons as well. Or you may choose to use a Trinity release symbolizing the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Farewell To your loved one with White Doves released at sea tributes
White Doves represent spirituality in its deepest sense. Traditional funeral stories told that doves carried the souls of deceased people to heaven. Doves are often portrayed on graves to represent the eternal peace of someone who has departed this life.
Whatever you believe and whatever traditions you follow when mourning the loss of a loved one, it is always comforting to feel that they have gone somewhere peaceful and secure.
When the white doves fly away at the end of a service, it feels as if the family is saying their final goodbye to that person. It often brings up emotions and helps to express closure and which is very therapeutic.
We can bring between 1 and 25 white doves to sea services. They can be released straight from their special box or they can be handed to family members and/or friends for release.
The doves are usually released at the end of a sea tribute chapel or graveside service. But they can be released wherever family and friends feel it is appropriate – as long as they are released outside.
White doves are a great way of delivering a special message of peace and love for those who can’t attend. We can read out a special personal message or reading before releasing the doves free.
How many doves should be released?
We typically release 12-20 doves. If you’re not sure how many doves to release, here are a couple of ideas.
A Single Dove
To represent the essence of your loved one passing away.
The Holy Trinity + A Spirit Dove
Three doves can be released to represent the father, son and holy spirit, then a single dove is released (usually from the hands of the closest person to the deceased) to represent their loved one joining with the Holy Trinity in Heaven.
Seven Doves = Spiritual Perfection
The number seven is a significant number in the bible.
Seven White Doves can represent seven angels in white flying through the sky.
Twelve Doves
The number 12 is also an important number in the bible.
12 doves can be released to represent 12 blessings (hope, joy, wonder, praise, peace, benevolence, comfort, faith, perseverance, strength, love and grace)
A dove for every year/decade
In the unfortunate loss of a younger person, we can provide a dove for every year of their life (up to age 20) or if the person was older, a dove for every decade of their life can be released.
A 21 Dove Salute
The twenty-one gun salute is often the highlight of official military ceremonies and commemorations. If your loved one served in the military we can release 21 doves, peacefully acknowledging their dedication to our armed forces.
A dove for closest family and friends
We can simply bring a dove for each person that wants to take part in the release of doves at the funeral service.
Hand-releasing is the most common way that our doves are released because people can personally feel that they are letting their loved one go as the dove flies away.
Policy of Ethical Standards
We follow these basic guidelines below as a minimum ethical standard for releasing of white doves at sea tribute funerals where a dove release ceremony is desired.
1.) The safety of our birds is our top priority.
2.) To release only healthy, homing pigeons (aka: Rock Dove or Columba Livia). These birds are the only type that should be released and expected to return home. Pet store doves will perish as they have no where to go.
3.) Our birds will be trained and physically fit to perform any task, or return from the distances they are released. (We will not release them beyond their physical capabilities)
4.) The birds must be allowed sufficient time to get home from the release point before dark.
5.) We shall not release our birds in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, high winds or any condition in which our birds safety is jeopardized.
6) We do not do night releases.
7) We agree to not allow our birds welfare to be overseen by inexperienced personnel. (Shipping or pickup for self-release)
NOTE: Pet store doves should never be used, as they will perish. They have no homing ability and are not suitable to surviving in the wild.
Local Clergy
Have a local clergyman on board for service and reading.
Prices Start at: $125 (Varies upon availability)
Video Recording of Unattended Services
A professional video documenting an unattended ash scattering at sea service.
Price: $100
Certificate Copies
Additional color copies of the burial certificate marking date and coordinates of ash scattering service. (One certificate included free with every service.)
Price: $6.00 each
Catering
Catering is available upon request.
Costs Vary
