Burial at Sea in Delaware
Where Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic at Cape Henlopen, the First State’s historic coast offers gentle waters and deep history. Families from Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania all find Lewes an easy, peaceful place to say goodbye.
Sea Services has arranged burials at sea and ash scatterings in Delaware 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 Delaware departure points:
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 Delaware, call 1-888-404-9880. We’ll help you choose the right port, vessel, and time of day for your family.