Planning a burial at sea for a loved one who has passed is a meaningful way to honor them. Whether having their ashes scattered at sea was their final wish, or they left no final wishes, sea burial ceremonies are an impactful way to bring closure to a loved one's life.
If you are considering a sea burial ceremony, one of your first questions might be "how much do sea burials cost?"
Depending on who you work with and the type of ceremony you ultimately choose, a sea burial can cost anywhere from $200 to thousands of dollars.
On this page, we'll break down the cost of a sea burial ceremony when you work with our team in Southern California. Burials at Sea by Newport Landing offers three sea burial service packages and each of these comes with its own price.
An ash scattering service in the Los Angeles area with our team will cost anywhere between $350 to $2,600 dollars. The next sections will look at each sea ceremony type and the associated cost.
If you wish to have family members and friends witness the sea service from aboard a boat, you will want to go with our Attended Ash Scattering Service. This service ranges in price from $850 to $2,600.
Board our vessel in Newport Harbor, minutes from the heart of Los Angeles, and travel with family and friends to locations including:
Laguna Beach
Newport Beach
Huntington Beach
Catalina Island
and More
Services typically last about one and a half hours, but can be customized based on your wishes.
In terms of cost, here is what you can expect when booking this service package:
Monday - Thursday Services: $850 to $1,950
Friday - Sunday Services: $1,450 to $2,600
Prices vary depending on the length of cruise you would like to take, distance traveled, and other factors.
If you would like to honor your loved one's final wishes and have their cremated ashes scattered at sea, but you are unable to attend, the Unattended Ash Scattering Service is for you. This service costs $350. Additional ashes can be added for $50.
Work directly with our team to arrange for shipping and delivery of your loved one's ashes to our offices in Newport Beach, CA.
The service will be completed within 14 days of receiving the cremated remains. Upon completion, we will provide you and your family a certificate that includes the location, time and date the ceremony took place.
If you are able to be present for the sea ceremony, but do not wish to board our vessel, you can select the Shore Viewing Service. This service ranges in price from $850 to $2,600.
Schedule your ceremony date and bring your ashes with you. We will take the ashes aboard our vessel and provide you with a designated location to witness the sea burial from shore.
Here is a more detailed cost breakdown of this sea service type:
Monday - Thursday Services: $850 to $1,950
Friday - Sunday Services: $1,450 to $2,600
Prices vary depending on multiple factors including length of service and distance traveled.
In conclusion, it is possible to honor a deceased loved one with a sea burial ceremony that is within your budget. Depending on the service you select, you can expect to spend anywhere between $350 to $2,600 when you work with Burials at Sea in Newport Beach.
