OUR SERVICES
Memorial at Sea, LLC provides a dignified, caring and affordable option to individuals and families looking for an unaccompanied spreading of ashes at sea.
Owners Jason & Colleen Gerke personally carry the cremated remains of loved ones to the Atlantic Ocean aboard their serene sailboat and ceremoniously disperse them into the sea. We record the entire ceremony so you can see it for yourself, and also have the video available to incorporate into a memorial service or use however you choose.
Ash Scattering Service at Sea
Our traditional ash scattering service typically starts by spreading rose petals in the water, followed by releasing your loved one’s ashes into the sea. We conclude the ceremony by reading a special poem, verse or playing a special song. Since we perform this ceremony from our sailboat, it’s quiet and peaceful without the noise of an engine.
Following the ceremony, we’ll send you a link to a video of the ceremony, a certificate providing the coordinates of the scattering, and also take care of filing all required paperwork..
$315
Add on Service Items
Although our traditional ash scattering ceremony comes with everything you need for the perfect ceremony, we do offer several options of how you can enhance your event:
Biodegradable Urn
If you would rather set the ashes out to sea in an urn, opposed to naturally scattering them, these biodegradable urns float briefly in the water then break down within a few minutes.
$98
Memorial Wreath
We include a scattering of rose petals in our traditional service, but some choose to enhance the event with a sea-friendly memorial wreath. This provides a focal point for viewing as we sail away following the scattering of ashes. All components in these wreaths are ocean friendly and completely biodegradable.