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The Ocean Current

What You Might See on a Sea Spirit Ash Scattering

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…

5 Things You Need to Know About Scattering at Sea

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…

Free Educational Seminar Tuesday 6/14/22

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…

April showers bring May….Whales!

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 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…

I Love My Dog……

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………

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…

The Pre-Need Conversation

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…

Marine Life

Home to rich marine life, the Monterey Bay is a playground for sea lions, otters and dolphins alike.  It is not uncommon to see some (if not all) of these species during an short trip out to sea. On a recent scattering, we were delighted to have a small pod of dolphins swimming along side…

Sentimental Treasures

They say that you can’t take it with you when you go, but the collection of sentimental objects is a normal human practice.  Heirlooms are passed down from one to the next as symbols of love.  The simple treasures of a grandfather’s gold watch with the soft leather band that he always wore, the locket…

Unattended Ash Scattering

Unattended Ash Scattering ceremonies can provide you and your family with a thoughtful remembrance and healing experience. There are a multitude of reasons for selecting the scattering of ashes at sea, including the love of the sea, the wishes of the deceased or maritime background and experiences. Whether preservation of land space, environmentally friendly interment…

Holidays

Family.  Friends.  Festivities.  The holidays are a beautiful reminder of those we love, those we have lost and those that we hold dear.  Sea Spirit Memorial acknowledges that this time of year can be particularly difficult after the loss of a loved one.  Whether the loss is a recent occurrence or if it has been…