Burial at Sea in Connecticut

Connecticut’s shoreline towns — from Fairfield County’s harbors to the historic seaports of Mystic and New London — look out over the sheltered waters of Long Island Sound, with the open Atlantic beyond. Calm crossings and deep maritime roots make this a gentle coast for a farewell.

Sea Services has arranged burials at sea and ash scatterings in Connecticut since 1991. Every service is performed by U.S. Coast Guard–licensed captains in full compliance with EPA regulations, a minimum of three nautical miles from shore, aboard Coast Guard–approved vessels.

Our Connecticut departure points:

• Stamford
• Norwalk
• Bridgeport
• Westbrook
• Old Saybrook
• Niantic
• New London
• Groton
• Mystic

Families who wish to be aboard can plan a private memorial charter from any of these ports — most last 1.5 to 2 hours dock to dock. If your family cannot attend, our Captain’s Service performs a dignified, fully documented unattended scattering, available year-round.

To plan a burial at sea anywhere in Connecticut, call 1-888-404-9880. We’ll help you choose the right port, vessel, and time of day for your family.