The Ocean Current

As we move closer to the end of the year, we reflect on how much we have grown as a family, business, and individuals. This season, I especially want to give thanks to my family’s continued health, our love and care for each other, and our vessels that support our beautiful services. While some families…

The great thing about being in coastal California is that during the winter months, conditions are often more beautiful and serene than even a tourist would think. While many people will lean toward scattering during the warmer months, fall and winter are an opportune time with great value. The storms tend to be lighter, with…

333 Lake Avenue Suite H Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Sea Spirit Memorial is happy to announce that we are moving – into our own backyard! Our brand new office space will now be located directly in the Santa Cruz harbor, nestled in the same area as our vessel’s landing! We simply couldn’t pass up this…

In addition to the 1-3 hour ash scattering options, we have curated the deluxe package that complements our current scattering events nicely.  The purpose of these deluxe packages is to offer you more flexibility. All packages include personalization and a customizable tool that will assist you in adding various options to tailor the vessel of…

Monterey Bay is truly blessed with some of the most active marine wildlife sightings in the world.  From otters to seals to whales, the abundance of ocean activity is incredible and life-affirming. Our waters are the largest feeding ground between the tip of Baja California up to the Alaskan panhandle, resulting in this beautiful anomaly…

1.  Is scattering cremated remains safe for the ocean? Absolutely!  Scattering cremains (ashes) at sea is a time-honored tradition.  At its core, cremated remains are simply calcium phosphates, which appear as a sandy substance.  When scattered at sea, these ashes will distribute throughout the ocean waters without disrupting or causing any adverse effects.  Scattering these…

Come out for the free boat ride and good eats, stay for the education! Learn about the process of full body burial at sea- yes it is a thing and you can do it if you choose. See our cremains disposition process and learn about our “magic” urn that creates a precision pour with minimal…

Spring has sprung!   While April showers bring May flowers, we are seeing whales instead!  Though not gauranteed, these beautiful creatures have been seen breeching, spy-hopping and lunge feeding along side our vessel during scatterings.  

Love stories, love songs, poems and sonnets have echoed throughout the centuries celebrating the joy and pain that go with love and loss.  We cry tears of happiness and joy when we are given the gift of that kind of love.  Weddings, births and celebrations of loving one another are the joys in life that…

Our pets are part of the family.  They are more than beings, entities, or bodies.  They are our hearts, our loves and our best friends.  They bring comfort and support.  They make us smile and laugh.  They are family.  Did you know?  Sea Spirit hosts pet scatterings.   My sweet pups are named Daisy and Delilah. …

There is a trade show for everything…..including end of life needs.  Last week, Sea Spirit Memorial attended our first trade show event in Las Vegas.  I am a veteran trade show attendee and booth operator for 15 plus years.  This however, was a whole new experience.  My experience has been with retail operations with nothing…

If you have every thought about what songs that you would like at your memorial and the celebration that it might be, pre need arrangements may be something to contemplate. Pre arrangement is much more than just a will, it is a plan that can help bring peace of mind to your family and loved…