Burial at Sea in California

From San Diego’s naval harbor to the redwood coast at Eureka, California offers more burial at sea departure points than any other state we serve. The Pacific here is protected by marine sanctuaries, crossed by whales, and framed by some of America’s most beautiful coastline — a majestic setting for a final farewell.

Sea Services has arranged burials at sea and ash scatterings along the California coast 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 California departure points:

• San Diego
• Oceanside
• Dana Point
• Newport Beach
• Long Beach
• San Pedro
• Los Angeles
• Marina del Rey
• Santa Barbara
• Morro Bay
• Monterey Bay
• San Francisco
• Sausalito
• Bodega Bay
• Eureka

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 California, call 1-888-404-9880. We’ll help you choose the right port, vessel, and time of day for your family.