Scattering of Ashes at Sea

 

      Scattering ashes at sea is a beautiful and unforgettable way to memorialise and celebrate the passing of a loved one in a serene, peaceful setting. We are here to help with an appropriate send-off for the deceased, fully mindful of our role in this personal moment and integral part of the grieving process.

 

      There are many benefits to scattering of ashes at sea - including setting of the endless ocean and big skies. There is a unique setting that offers privacy and closeness for the bereaved. If the deceased has asked for this ceremony you can be sure of our professional and sensitive handling on their behalf.  On occasion we are asked if we can scatter the ashes of a loved one on behalf of the family - the answer is, of course, yes - as we are honoured to be given this most personal trust.

 

      We do our best to facilitate special requests such as scatterings at sunrise or sunset - please let us know as early as possible of your needs.

 

      On a practical level please be aware of wind direction before scattering of ashes and also that the ashes can easily attach to skin. Also, be aware the box or urn can contain very small, hard shards of bone as well as dust and that this is perfectly natural. If travelling by air, keep the urn or container in your personal luggage to avoid the awful possibility of luggage being missed or lost.

  

      Flowers and petals can be scattered with the ashes but these should only be organic. It is a good idea to remove the flower stems beforehand and place them ins a sealed bag with a moistened towel.

 

      Be advised that the maximum passengers is fixed at 12, but we can, with enough advance notice, provide a more boats if needed.

 

      For those considering the Burial at Sea of a loved in Ireland one please see these guidelines --> Burial at Sea Guidelines . We do not offer the Burial at Sea service due to the distance from port requirement (greater than 50 nautical miles) and also due to the depth guideline requirement of 200 metres which would require an extremely long steaming journey from Cork or Kinsale.