An ocean memorial does not have to be the last time you feel close to the person you love.
Return & Remember offers families a private trip back to the location where their loved one’s ashes were scattered or where they were laid to rest at sea. Using the recorded coordinates, we will return you to that meaningful place and give you time to remember, reflect and reconnect.
A Meaningful Place to Return
Families may choose to return on:
- An anniversary
- A birthday
- A holiday or meaningful date
- A time when family members are together
- Any day they simply feel the need to be near their loved one again
There does not need to be a formal ceremony. Some families bring flowers or petals, play a favorite song, share memories or read a prayer. Others prefer to sit quietly and take in the beauty of the ocean.
This time belongs to you.
Your Visit
Your private return may include:
- Travel to the original memorial coordinates
- Time at the location for quiet reflection
- Placement of flowers or biodegradable petals
- Music, readings, prayers or shared memories
- Time for photographs and family connection
We will help you create a visit that feels comfortable and personal. It can be simple and quiet or include the traditions that are meaningful to your family.
Sea Spirit Memorial records the coordinates of the ocean memorials we perform, allowing families to return to the location in the future.