Burial at Sea in South Carolina
From historic Charleston Harbor to the Grand Strand and Hilton Head’s gentle Lowcountry waters, South Carolina’s coast blends grace and warmth. A farewell here drifts seaward on soft Southern light.
Sea Services has arranged burials at sea and ash scatterings in South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina, call 1-888-404-9880. We’ll help you choose the right port, vessel, and time of day for your family.