Ash Scattering at Sea in San Diego (Burial at Sea Services)

San Diego Burial at Sea provides private, dignified ash scattering ceremonies on the Pacific Ocean, guided by experienced captains and licensed funeral professionals.

With over 20 years of service and hundreds of families served, we offer a seamless, one-call solution for both cremation and burial at sea through our licensed sister funeral home, Funerals Your Way (FD #2188).

From permits and paperwork to the ceremony itself, every detail is handled with professionalism, care, and full legal compliance—so families can focus on remembrance, not logistics.

Why Families Choose Us

✔ Licensed Funeral Home Oversight (FD #2188)
✔ USCG Licensed Captains
✔ Private Yacht – Never Shared
✔ Serving San Diego Since 2007
✔ Complete Coordination from Cremation to Sea

Why Families Choose Ash Scattering at Sea

Ash scattering at sea offers a peaceful, natural, and deeply personal way to say goodbye. For those who loved the ocean, boating, or the outdoors, this form of farewell often feels especially fitting.

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👥Private & Personal

Every service is a private yacht charter, ensuring your family is never combined with others. This allows for a quiet, uninterrupted time together—creating a more personal and meaningful farewell.

🌊Peaceful Sea Setting

Calm waters, open sky, and the natural beauty of the Pacific create a setting that encourages reflection, connection, and healing. Many families find a sense of peace here that is difficult to experience elsewhere.

📍Lasting Memories

Families often witness unforgettable moments—from sunlight reflecting on the water to dolphins and marine life nearby. With GPS coordinates and memorial documentation provided, the experience becomes a lasting connection to a meaningful place.

Ashes are gently returned to the ocean, often accompanied by rose petals, creating a simple, respectful, and symbolic farewell.

Complete Cremation & Burial at Sea Coordination

For families who have not yet completed cremation, we provide full-service support through our licensed sister funeral home, Funerals Your Way (FD #2188).

This allows us to coordinate every step of the process—from initial arrangements to the burial at sea—through one trusted team.

Instead of working with multiple providers, you have a single point of contact handling everything with care, accuracy, and full legal compliance.

What We Coordinate

- Cremation services
- Required permits and documentation
- Transportation and preparation
- Scheduling of the burial at sea
- Memorial documentation and GPS recording
- We also coordinate full body at sea burial

What This Means for Your Family

We can coordinate everything—from cremation to burial at sea.

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This integrated approach simplifies the process, reduces stress, and helps families avoid the confusion that can come with coordinating multiple providers.

✔ One Call • ✔ Licensed (FD #2188) • ✔ No Third-Party • ✔ Serving San Diego Since 2007

San Diego Burial at Sea creates a peaceful, private space for families to gather, reflect, and say goodbye on the ocean. Cremated remains are respectfully scattered at sea aboard private yachts along the San Diego coastline.

We serve families throughout San Diego and across Southern California, and are recognized as a premier provider of ash scattering and burial at sea services in the region.

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Cremation and Ash Scattering at Sea

A burial at sea is not only a more affordable option, but also a meaningful celebration of life—offering a peaceful and natural setting to say goodbye.

Our ceremonies take place at several beautiful locations:
• Point Loma
• La Jolla
• Near Cabrillo National Monument

After the ceremony, we provide:
• GPS coordinates
• Memorial certificate

Additional options are available to personalize the ceremony.

For additional questions, please visit our FAQ page.

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Memorial Services Without Remains

A memorial service can be performed and flowers placed in the water. Although not strictly a burial at sea, it does provide the family and friends with a form of closure to aid in the grieving process.

✔ Less expensive than traditional burial
✔ Beautiful coastal locations throughout San Diego
✔ Private, personalized ceremonies
✔ Flexible options to honor your loved one

Why More Families Are Choosing Ash Scattering at Sea

Ash scattering at sea has become one of the most meaningful ways to honor a loved one. Today, cremation is selected by nearly 62% of Americans—and that number continues to rise, especially in California.

As more families move away from traditional cemeteries, many are choosing more personal, natural forms of remembrance. A burial at sea offers privacy, beauty, and a setting that feels peaceful and deeply meaningful.

We serve families from across the United States and internationally, many of whom travel to San Diego for its coastline, calm waters, and dignified setting for a final farewell.

Serving families throughout San Diego, Southern California, and beyond since 2007.

📍 Available Departure Cities for Ash Scattering at Sea Services

Our primary home port and office are located in San Diego, where we coordinate and depart for ash scattering and burial at sea services. Most ceremonies launch from the San Diego harbor area, including Shelter Island, Harbor Island, and Mission Bay, depending on conditions and family preferences.

In addition to San Diego, we assist families with ash scattering and burial at sea services departing from Dana Point, Newport Beach, San Pedro, Marina del Rey, Redondo Beach, Long Beach, and Huntington Beach.

If you do not see your specific location listed, please contact us — we are often able to accommodate additional Southern California departure ports.