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

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

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.

Twilight (70’ long)

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

The 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

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Full Body Burials at Sea Now Available

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

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Year Round Services Now Available

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

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What is Military Free Burial at Sea?

June 17th, 2009

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

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Where do the ashes go once they are in the water?

June 17th, 2009

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

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Selecting a Reputable Sea Burial Business

June 13th, 2009

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?

White Cap Charters 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

Some Questions to ask yourself in selecting a reputable Sea Burial Business