Burial at Sea in New Jersey

From Liberty Landing beneath the Statue of Liberty down the length of the Shore to Victorian Cape May, New Jersey’s coast holds a lifetime of memories for the families who love it. Every port on this list offers quick passage to the open Atlantic for a dignified farewell.

Sea Services has arranged burials at sea and ash scatterings in New Jersey 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 New Jersey departure points:

• Liberty Landing
• Jersey City
• Sandy Hook (Atlantic Highlands)
• Belmar
• Point Pleasant
• Barnegat Light
• Beach Haven
• Atlantic City
• Cape May

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