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A Peaceful Farewell on the Monterey Bay

Private Burial at Sea & Ash Scattering Services

Honor your loved one with a dignified, lawful, and deeply peaceful ocean memorial experience along the beautiful Santa Cruz coastline.

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Our Simple Process for a Private Sea Burial

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Step 1

Pick your Package:
Basic to Deluxe

  • Scheduling a private burial at sea on Monterey Bay

Step 2

Pick your date and time

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Step 3

Show up and let us do the rest- we got you!

  • Sunset over Monterey Bay with a whale fluke

Step 4

Leave a little brighter

Choose The Right Vessel For Your Memorial

SEA SPIRIT

For larger gatherings and celebrations of life.

The waters of the Monterey Bay Area off the coast of Santa Cruz, California create a uniquely beautiful, natural and peaceful environment in which to scatter the ashes of a loved one and return them to the Earth. Packages starting at 60 Minute – 3 Hour Options. Up to 38 Passengers.

  • ✓1–38 Passengers
  • ✓Comfortable & spacious
  • ✓Open deck & indoor cabin
  • ✓1 to 3 hour options
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TAYLOR-GENE

Perfect for small, intimate farewells.

Scatter the ashes of a loved one in a simple, intimate burial on the waters of the Monterey Bay Area off the coast of Santa Cruz, California aboard our 34′ Cabin Cruiser. Packages starting at 60 Minute – 3 Hour Options. Up to 4 Passengers.

  • ✓Up to 4 Passengers
  • ✓Enclosed, heated cabin
  • ✓A quiet, private experience
  • ✓1 to 3 hour options

 

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Unattended Ocean Ash Scattering Sea Burial

From $401.25

Sea Spirit Memorial accepts ashes from around the globe for anyone wishing to make the beautiful Monterey Bay, California coastline their final resting place.

With digital imaging/video available you’re guaranteed your needs are being preformed to your specifications.

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Full Body Natural Green Burial at Sea

From $6,090.98

Sea Spirit Memorial routinely performs green full body burials at sea. This majestic natural option is the most ecological green burial available to return your loved one to the Earth anywhere. We understand this process and how it fits the needs of many individuals, religions and faiths. We can take from 1 to 35 passengers on these voyages to the deep waters off of beautiful Redwood studded Santa Cruz coastline.

 

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Pet Ash Scattering Sea Burial

From $230.05

There is no denying that our pets play a vital role in our lives and deserve the same care, love and respect that other family members receive.

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Why Families Choose Sea Spirit Memorial

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CALIFORNIA’S ONLY OCEAN MEMORIAL COMPANY

We are the only company in California exclusively dedicated to ocean memorials.

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EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST

Serving families since 1998. Sea Spirit Memorial was established in 2017.

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COAST GUARD-INSPECTED VESSELS

Your safety and the highest standards are always our priority.

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COMPASSIONATE, PERSONAL CARE

Every detail is handled with dignity, respect, and the utmost care.

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HUNDREDS OF 5-STAR REVIEWS

Families and funeral professionals trust us to create meaningful farewells.

California's Most Trusted Source for All Your Burial at Sea and Ash Scattering (this Is All We Do!)

Burial at sea is an ancient and time-honored tradition dating back to the time when man first went to sea. Today, cremation and  sea scattering are a matter of personal choice often based on emotion, family tradition, economics or a deep religious or spiritual conviction.

The mission of Sea Spirit Memorial is to provide a convenient, lawful and dignified sea burial within the majestic Monterey Bay, California, fulfilling the wishes of both the deceased and their family.  These ceremonies are private and exclusive to the Family on board, also services are available anytime of day and seven days a week.

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The Captain's Prayer

Alone I will not be
My comfort will come from the sea.

The stillness of calm waves will gently drift by,
I will be as one with the sea.

When the sun sets on the ocean blue, remember me
as I will always remember you.

As the sun rises…go live life as full as can be
Apart…you and me

but be at peace for I am free

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Wonderful experience!

Sea Spirit is THE BEST! They helped make my mom's ashes scattering ceremony a beautiful experience, and exceeded expectations. They were helpful, and patient every step of the way. Would highly recommend to anyone!

– TripAdvisor
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Ash Scattering

We discovered Sea Spirit while searching Monterey and Santa Cruz for a boat to scatter my in laws' ashes. After speaking with a long list of possibilities I called Raina and was certain this was the business for us. Raina was professional, caring, respectful and absolutely perfect, gently guiding us through a process that was completely foreign to us. It was a beautiful experience.

– TripAdvisor
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Scattering Ashes

Thank you Raina and the Sea Spirit personnel, you were very accommodating with our special request of where we wanted the ashes scattered. The "Captain’s Prayer" and ringing of the bell 8 times after the scattering the ashes was very touching. Thank you Sea Spirit for making our experience so special and memorable!

– TripAdvisor
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Angels of the Sea

We used Sea Spirit Ocean Safari to scatter my departed father’s ashes in Santa Cruz waters. After calling many service providers we settled on Sea Spirit - Raina who managed, was kind and respected our wishes (we’re Hindus) - she was just the kind of person who my father would have had a lengthy conversation. There were no last minute surprises, She communicated on a timely basis. I cannot thank enough for enabling us to honor our very very dear departed father. I honestly believe my kind and wise father chose her I highly recommend Sea Sprit for your boating needs

– TripAdvisor