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Are There Private Companies That Provide Full-Body Burial at Sea?

Yes, there are companies that offer full burial-at-sea services. This can be arranged in various locations, depending on the laws and regulations of the state — some states require a […]

July 7, 2025

Yes, there are companies that offer full burial-at-sea services. This can be arranged in various locations, depending on the laws and regulations of the state — some states require a funeral director be present for full-body burial (this is not typically necessary for cremains). Companies that provide full body burial at sea typically offer ceremonial services with a full captain and crew, and are able to accommodate groups of just a few people up to several hundred.

In the U.S., several companies specialize in burial-at-sea services, from dedicated companies to certain funeral homes. A Google search yields dozens of results — some of the largest burial-at-sea companies are:

Sea Services (East Coast & West Coast)

New England Burials at Sea (East Coast & West Coast)

Ashes on the Sea (West Coast)

Sources

United States Environmental Protection Agency: “Burial at sea” November 15 2024: Found online at https://www.epa.gov/marine-protection-permitting/burial-sea
Ramirez, D. (2023, Nov 2). “Burial at Sea: How It Works and How to Plan”. Nerd Wallet. https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/estate-planning/burial-at-sea

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