Scattering Ashes at Sea

[janetz]

How about something more environmental friendly

http://www.eternalreefs.com/?gclid=CJKgl9m5h6sCFUTrKgodjnFPPA

 

 

Thats exactly what these are also. You just needed to read a little further. :)

 

http://www.funeral-urn.com/biodegradable-urns.aspx

Edited September 6, 2011 by janetz

[kitty9]

FYI, the OP is more than 3 years old. I'm guessing whatever the OP wanted to do has long happened. But some info might help others more recently.

[LHT28]

Thats exactly what these are also. You just needed to read a little further. :)

 

The link I posted is for making a reef for underwater sea life

A bit different option

[johneeo]

Actually, I don't speed "multiple times a day"!~ I drive the posted speed limit.

 

You would not last more than a couple of days in Philly.

 

You would be a road pizza.

[janetz]

You would not last more than a couple of days in Philly.

 

You would be a road pizza.

 

 

:p Boston is like that too.

[johneeo]

:p Boston is like that too.

 

No, not at all.

 

I have been to Boston. I have driven in Boston, and you folks are the absolute WORST!

[lady_cruiser]

Royal Caribbean has a wonderful, quiet and dignified program for scattering ashes at sea. I remember reading a forum here at CC by Trainman2 who scattered his wife's ashes at sea. Do a search on the Royal Caribbean forum here at Cruise Critic and you should be able to find more information.

 

BTW ashes are biodegradeable they are allowed to be scattered at sea.

[lady_cruiser]

FYI, the OP is more than 3 years old. I'm guessing whatever the OP wanted to do has long happened. But some info might help others more recently.

Thank you. I was thinking the same thing. It is always good when we can pass on old but useful information to our newbies here at Cruise Critic.

[okgirl]

My BILs sister did this with her DH ashes from the Carnival Pride. In this case the ashes had to be in a biodegradable urn and the urn was put into the sea, not the ashes directly.

 

They were taken down to deck zero aft and a hatch was opened and the officer in charge was in attendance, he said some words and gave her a certificate indicating the ships postion where the burial took place.

[janetz]

No, not at all.

 

I have been to Boston. I have driven in Boston, and you folks are the absolute WORST!

 

 

 

:D Well dont include me. I am on the other side of the state. I wont even drive into Boston. Ugh, its nasty.

[navybankerteacher]

I'm also thinking that this must be done while the ship is stationary, because with the winds, the ashes would most certainly blow back onto the balconies.

 

Not "certainly": ashes tend to move with the wind.

 

in any event, a number of posters on these threads have credibly reported instances where ships did provide such services.

 

Finally, while I would not urge violating laws or polluting the seas --- GIVE ME A BREAK. virtually everyone, at one time or another, has irresponsibly dropped a plastic bottle, or some other object which will take centuries to decompose, somewhere in the environment - dropping a few organic ashes in the open sea might even enhance, rather than damage, the ocean as a food source.

 

Political correctness aside: how responsible to the earth is it to attempt to have one's loved one buried in some impervious, eternal vault -- where the intention is to prevent several square feet of the earth's surface from ever seeing any other use?

 

Spreading ashes at sea - even if frowned upon by certain authorities - is one of the more responsible methods.

[jmf123]

A CC member had a Burial at Sea ceremony performed aboard Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas last September for his beloved wife. Trainman-2 described the process and a photo of the Burial at Sea certificate (he asked for, and received three certificates to provide one for his wife's son and one for her brother). He stated that Guest Relations went out of their way to make it special, and they were understanding and helpful. I'm sure contacting the cruiseline would give you additional information for making arrangements.

Edited September 6, 2011 by jmf123

[Putterdude]

Burial of ashes at sea is a long honoured marine tradition and I am certain that any cruise line would be happy to oblige if contacted and arrangements made in advance.

[louva]

In my state it is 3 miles out to sea. Sounds a little strange on a cruise ship. Any harbor has burials at sea.

[smeyer418]

as others have said, its perfectly legal to bury both ashes and a body at sea.

 

there are rules however...

 

http://www.ashesatsea.com/

 

http://www.burialsatseanorthatlantic.com/

 

http://newsfeed.time.com/2010/09/15/how-to-bury-a-loved-one-at-sea-in-4-easy-steps/

[smeyer418]

here is the official epa site which says its ok

 

http://www.epa.gov/reg3esd1/coast/burial.htm

[Ishnessocity]

Norwegian *ask your travel agent how to get in touch with their group event coordinator

 

Royal Caribbean *ask your travel agent how to request this

 

Carnival doesnt seem to care

 

Disney has strict rules against it.

 

I just wanted to pass this info along since I was looking it up for a client and came across this thread. If you are curious about another cruiseline, just call them. The employees at each line should be able to assist you with a wealth of information (or have your agent do it, thats why we are here!).

[looserfoot]

Hi

 

Does any one know if any of the cruise lines accomodate or provide services for a brief committal or funeral service to scatter ashes at sea?

 

Thanks

 

I found this site last night

 

http://www.myfinalcruise.com They have a unique concept.

[olemissreb]

Hi

 

Does any one know if any of the cruise lines accomodate or provide services for a brief committal or funeral service to scatter ashes at sea?

 

Thanks

 

When I was getting ready for our cruise 2 years ago, there was someone who arranged through the cruiseline (Royal Caribbean) to have a small memorial service and scatter her husbands ashes at sea. The cruiseline obliged. If I remember correctly, some of the officers escorted her to a place below the regular passenger decks to a place where they could throw the ashes. The ashes were in a biodegradable box/urn. When she threw the ashes, one of the officers recorded the coordinates for her and the family. She said it was very respectful and very moving. When I read this, I talked to my family about allowing me to throw my dad's ashes, but my mother became a road block (long story and not worth the time to type it!).

 

Contact your cruise line and see what they can do. I hope you are able to carry out your loved one's wishes and may you find peace.

[waxing witch]

my mother and i scattered my stepfather's ashes at sea on ccl in 2008. we contacted a carnival rep before the cruise to note our desire, and stopped at the purser's desk to verify the information when we embarked.

 

we had a medical emergency the night we were supposed to scatter his ashes, and the ship had to turn around. even though it was a couple of hours late, everyone stayed in contact with us to ensure we were able to scatter his ashes before we got too close to land again. my mom and i were escorted to a crew-only part of the ship, brought to what looked like a working deck, and allowed to dump his ashes over the side of the ship.

 

i've just booked with rcl to scatter my mom's ashes in the same place. she passed away in 2010 and asked that we scatter her ashes with my stepfather's in the bahamas. not only is it allowable on many cruise lines with the proper planning, but it was a nice way to remember my stepfather. we're looking forward to having the same kind of celebratory night in october when we scatter my mom's ashes.

[lcmslady]

I never even considered this but after reading through all of this, maybe that's what I'll have my family do when I pass on......considering that I'd rather be on a cruise ship than anywhere else.

 

Thanks for all the good information and condolences to all who have gone through this ceremony

[meinkeb]

I asked a representative at Princess. They have a specific email address for just such a request. AshesRequest@princess.com (I think, but might call Princess to confirm).

 

The Rules (as relayed to me by the representative)... The urn must be biodegradable. The contents of the urn must be biodegradable.

 

An Officer will escort you and your party to a private location, and, if available, a Chaplain would attend.

 

The ceremony must be conducted in international waters, however, not on an Alaskan Itinerary.

 

All you need to do is contact Princess and send an email with your itinerary and they will accomodate.

[spookwife]

Hi

 

Does any one know if any of the cruise lines accomodate or provide services for a brief committal or funeral service to scatter ashes at sea?

 

Thanks

 

 

not something that just happens or is easily accommodated. advance permission must be granted.

 

and you may not get to dictate what ship or itinerary.

[Scarlet debonaire]

I do realise this is a very old thread, but now that it has been resuscitated, and in the interests of anyone who may be searching, I am aware that cunard offer this service, by prior arrangement. Their is good information on their UK website.

 

Scarlet

[SuiteTraveler]

I have a good friend who did this with her husband's ashes last spring. She and her family sailed on RCCL, they were very accommodating, helpful and it was done very well and easy to arrange with them. There were also flowers for the event. Her husband's wish was to be as near to St. Thomas as possible and that's exactly where he is.

Edited September 5, 2015 by SuiteTraveler