Scattering Ashes at Sea Guide: 5 Important Things You Need To Know<\/p>\n
Scattering ashes at sea is a fitting tribute and farewell to a loved one.<\/p>\n
Most of us have seen heard of pouring ashes into the water from a boat.<\/p>\n
But you might be unsure about how to organise something like this, or whether you need permission.<\/p>\n
Our experts have put together this guide to help you through the process. We will explain some of the different ceremonies and services you might consider.<\/p>\n
After we\u2019ll cover rules and regulations, prayers, poems, and various methods and ideas for scattering the ashes.<\/p>\n
Scattering Ashes at Sea Ceremony
\nThere are other factors to consider in addition to the actual scattering. For instance, will you have a memorial ceremony?<\/p>\n
In most cases, there is no particular rules for the ceremony. It is arranged and performed to the wishes of the deceased or their family members.<\/p>\n
Ashes Ceremony on a Boat<\/p>\n
You may prefer a cremation ceremony to be performed according to the religious beliefs of the deceased.<\/p>\n
For instance, Christian scatterings are often similar to a traditional one on land. They sometimes include a minister who oversees the event with eulogies, prayers, or a scripture.<\/p>\n
Other Ceremony Alternatives<\/p>\n
Then again, you could have the ceremony with only family and friends.<\/p>\n
Otherwise, you might consider a ceremony that is planned around the heritage of the deceased.<\/p>\n
Or if they were fun loving, it could be a celebration of their love for life with music and even dancing.<\/p>\n
We will look at some of the possibilities in more detail later.<\/p>\n
Choosing the right urn<\/p>\n
Floating biodegradable urn<\/p>\n
Many people simply pour the ashes from an urn into the water. There is no specific type of urn required for that.<\/p>\n
Some simply use the temporary container, which the funeral home or crematorium provided.<\/p>\n
However when scattering at sea, it\u2019s wise to ensure that you determine the direction of the wind, otherwise the consequences can be messy.<\/p>\n
Biodegradable Urns for Water
\nIf you wish to release the whole urn into the water, a biodegradable urn is your best choice.<\/p>\n
These are created to break down quickly in water are now available in all shapes and designs.<\/p>\n
These beautiful urns come in quite a few designs including flowers, seashells, turtles, and more.<\/p>\n
Water Urns Guide
\nIf you\u2019re interested in scattering, we recommend you read our biodegradable urns for water guide which provides some valuable tips before buying.<\/p>\n
Types of Services Available
\nThe options are endless. Below we will look at a few ideas and suggestions. Hopefully, one will be right for you or possibly trigger an idea of your own.<\/p>\n
Unattended Services<\/p>\n
Captain Spreading Ashes<\/p>\n
In many situations, although scattering at sea is desired, the family is unable to attend. This may be due to illness or perhaps the place where the deceased desired is a great distance away.<\/p>\n
For those circumstances, after the cremation has taken place, you would send the ashes to the company that will be performing the service.<\/p>\n
The captain of the ship will take your loved one\u2019s ashes along on the voyage and perform a distinguished scattering for you.<\/p>\n
In most cases, they welcome any requests you may have such as a particular prayer to say, a poem to recite, or music to play.<\/p>\n
Attended Services
\nScattering Ashes at Sea
\nScattering Ceremony At Night<\/p>\n
You have the choice to arrange the service yourself or hire a sea burial company to do it for you.<\/p>\n
Some companies offer specific services such as a mariner\u2019s farewell ceremony. As the ashes are scattered, the mariner\u2019s farewell verse is read as the ship\u2019s bell tolls eight times.<\/p>\n
The mourners may each toss a flower into the water as a final farewell.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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