SPIRIT CRUISES vessels are available for private charter for clients to conduct a burial at sea. Morning departures are required for calm wind and sea conditions. The charter fee includes the ship, captain and crew for a morning departure. The approximately one hour cruise will take you off the coast where you may conduct a ceremony and scatter the ashes.
We suggest that you place the ashes in biodegradable paper (ie: tissue paper or paper bag) and place it in a basket. Weight the basket and cover it with flowers (we will provide approximately 10’of line to attach to the handle).
When the Captain stops the ship off the coast, you may then lower the weighted basket into the sea. The flowers will float to the surface as the weighted basket sinks and the paper bag will open and disperse the ashes into the sea. This method not only allows for a serene ceremony atmosphere, but also employs the use of only biodegradable items that are environmentally safe to be left at sea.
There are additional fees if bar service is requested or if food is to be brought aboard ship and for other departure times. We reserve the right to upgrade to larger vessel at our discretion.
The client is responsible for compliance with all applicable government regulations and filings. All charter dates & departure times are subject of availability. To book your burial at sea on the vessel of your choice, please call our office.