California sea burial hero

Sea Burial & Ash Scattering Services in California

Private, dignified ocean memorials by licensed funeral professionals.

Licensed Funeral Home FD #2188 | Serving Southern California Families Since 2007

Families throughout Southern California choose burial at sea for its simplicity, natural setting, and meaningful experience. Whether planning an ash scattering or full body burial at sea, our team handles every detail — including permits, coordination, and vessel arrangements — so you can focus on honoring your loved one.
🌊 Natural Setting
A peaceful and meaningful ocean environment.
🪦 No Cemetery Required
No ongoing maintenance or long-term obligations.
🌱 Environmentally Conscious
A respectful option aligned with nature.
⚓ Memorable Farewell
A unique experience families remember for years.
Serving coastal communities across Southern California with professionally coordinated burial at sea services.
Common departure locations include San Diego, Newport Beach, Long Beach, and Dana Point.
Flag Story
Whale Story
Shaman Story

Looking for other Southern California locations? We also offer ash scattering services from San Diego,  Dana Point, Long Beach, Newport Beach, San Pedro, Marina del Rey, Huntington Beach, Redondo Beach.

We provide services at many locations along the California coast. We provide a complete, professionally managed service — including all required permits, coordination, vessel arrangements, floral arrangements for the ceremony, and memorial details. Every service is handled with care, experience, and attention to detail from start to finish.
A burial at sea offers a sense of closure, release, and reflection. Families often describe the experience as peaceful, meaningful, and deeply personal.

Sea Burial Experiences

Below are a few real experiences families have shared from services at sea.

The Flag Story – Reunion at Sea

This occurred many years ago was when we first got started with the burial at sea. To set the scene,  three people boarded the yacht a brother and his two sisters. They were planning to scatter the cremains of the fourth sister who had recently passed. One of the sisters had not spoken to her other two sibling for 20 years!

As we prepared to get underway one of the siblings was at the back of the yacht – chain smoking, the other was up front on the bow hyperventilating and the brother was putting up a new flag at the top of the boat. When it was time to prepare the cremains with rose petals, we needed to get them all together to help.

Anyway, the charter proceeds and by the time we get back to shore the family is hugging and kissing (reunited again). The brother ends up purchasing the flag off the boat for this sister which he had not spoke to in 20 years.

A year passes and we get a call for the brother thanking us for getting the family together and letting us know that his sister had passed. 

The Marine Biologist – Goodbye Old Friend

Gray Whale Breaching

We had arrived at the appropriate point to perform the burial at sea with a full boat of people, however we had to wait.

Even though we were 3 months past whale season, three whales appeared by the boat. We watched them for several minutes before they disappeared and then we continued with the service. A final goodbye!   A fitting experience for a marine biologist.

The Shaman Story – Welcome Home

For this trip there were 4 people on one of our smaller  yachts and several other people on the shore watching. All were native Americans and the person who passed was a revered shaman. There was sage incense burning and prayers were being said.

All of a sudden there were several dolphins that began circling the boat to the delight of all.

Native Shaman story for scattering at sea

Burial at Sea Locations Across Southern California

We offer professionally coordinated ash scattering and burial at sea services from multiple coastal harbors throughout Southern California. Each location provides a unique setting, allowing families to choose what feels most meaningful and accessible.

San Diego (Primary Departure)
Calm, protected waters near Point Loma—ideal for smooth, private ceremonies. Flexible vessel options with experienced crews and easy harbor access.

Dana Point Ash Scattering & Burial at Sea
Known for its dramatic coastline and open Pacific access. A peaceful and memorable location for ocean farewell ceremonies.

San Pedro Burial at Sea
Direct access to open ocean with a strong maritime setting. A practical option for South Bay and greater LA families.

Huntington Beach Ash Scattering at Sea
A relaxed coastal setting with easy access to open Pacific waters. Ideal for Orange County families seeking a natural and unhurried farewell..

Santa Barbara Burial at Sea Services
A naturally beautiful coastline with a calm and peaceful setting. Ideal for families seeking a scenic and meaningful farewell.

Oxnard Burial at Sea
Peaceful departure point with reliable ocean conditions. Well-suited for families in surrounding coastal communities.

Newport Beach Burial at Sea
Scenic harbor with easy ocean access and beautiful coastal surroundings. A popular choice for Orange County families seeking a refined setting.

Long Beach Sea Burial Services
A large, accessible harbor with consistent departure conditions. Ideal for families across Los Angeles County and beyond.

Marina del Rey Ocean Ash Scattering
A quiet, upscale marina offering a more private departure experience. Perfect for smaller, intimate gatherings.

Redondo Beach Burial at Sea
Convenient South Bay location with direct ocean access and steady conditions. A strong option for families in the Los Angeles coastal communities.

Ventura Ash Scattering at Sea
Less crowded harbor with quick access to open water. A convenient option for Ventura County families.