Niantic, CT is a peaceful shoreline town with quiet beaches, a scenic boardwalk, and views of Long Island Sound. Relax at the beautiful bay that lines the skirt of the city. Many families choose Niantic for burial at sea. The setting feels calm, natural, and easy to access. Also, the town reflects New England’s maritime history and small-town charm. In addition, the beach and boardwalk provide space to reflect and remember. Because of this, each sea farewell feels personal and comforting. Niantic offers beauty, tradition, and a gentle way to say goodbye.
Compassionate, Seamless Burial at Sea Services Nationwide
At Sea Services, we partner with carefully vetted captains and crew across the United States to ensure your memorial experience is smooth, respectful, and deeply meaningful.
Our Burial at Sea and Ash Scattering Services include a beautifully crafted biodegradable urn adorned with freeze-dried flowers, along with a personalized memorial certificate mailed to you after the ceremony. Every service is conducted in full compliance with EPA regulations and aboard U.S. Coast Guard-approved vessels, ensuring safety and professionalism at every step.
What to Expect During Your Memorial Charter
Each charter lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, dock to dock. The journey includes:
During your time on the water, you’ll have the space and time to reflect, pray, share stories, and release ashes in a peaceful and private setting. Our experienced captains can help guide the ceremony or offer support as needed, ensuring a respectful and memorable farewell.
Niantic Bay Boardwalk A beautiful 1.1-mile waterfront walkway along Long Island Sound, stretching from Cini Park to Hole‑in‑the‑Wall Beach. The paved and boardwalk sections offer hiking, fishing, birdwatching, beach access, and scenic views—often with seals spotted below on calm days m.yelp.ca+15
Niantic Children’s Museum An engaging, hands-on museum designed for children up to age 9. With a Discovery Room featuring live animals, imaginative play zones like a fire truck and fish market, and an outdoor treehouse play area with a zipline, it’s a local hit for educational fun
Skipper’s Seafood A casual dockside eatery on Main Street serving up fresh local seafood, fried clams, lobster rolls, and seasonal specials. With outdoor seating overlooking the harbor, it’s a laid-back spot for sunset views and fresh catches.
The Spice Club A relaxed yet upscale Thai and sushi bar offering flavorful curries, rolls, and cocktails. Located steps from the water, it’s known for its ocean views and vibrant atmosphere, perfect for an evening out.
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VIEW DETAILS >Family Memorial Services
For those families wishing to plan their own memorial voyage, Sea Services™ provides the vessel and crew, from the port of your choice. You select the time, place and arrangements and invite as many guests as you wish.
We have many of crafts at your service. And we can help you plan every detail of this special memorial. As your voyage will be a first-time maritime funeral experience for many of your guests, Sea Services™ will work closely with you to make this a fitting memorial occasion, carefully evaluating your needs and desires to insure a safe, comfortable and memorable day for all.
First-class family services like these vary greatly in every detail. Likewise, their costs also vary considerably. Contact Sea Services today at 1-888-404-9880 for the current cost of a Family Memorial Service. Costs for a small group, larger groups, special services or trips in the height of the recreational boating season are available on request.
Whether your group is large or small, from one guest to several hundred, Sea Services™ carefully chosen captains and crews have the licensing and experience to provide a safe, and most memorable trip.
Captain's Service
Often families cannot venture to sea or attend a scattering ashes at sea memorial service. Our captains bring the cremated remains on an ocean voyage for you. A dignified sea scattering of ashes or burial at sea is performed and documented, with that documentation provided to you. This is our most popular service, with prices beginning at just $325.
While the Captain’s Service does not provide for the family or guests to accompany the vessel, specific requests, such as dates or times, special prayers or simple ceremonies are often available. Special planning, however, can add to our costs. Many ports have seasonal demands and schedules vary at different times of the year. You may call us for specific fees at the port of your choice.
Most often, cremated remains are received at Sea Services’ home office via priority mail express US Mail, sometimes directly from the funeral home or crematory. For the specific “Three Easy Steps” to a Captain’s Service™. Call us anytime with your specific wishes, or just to discuss our services. Sea Services™ will work hard to accommodate your desires while insuring the best value.
Scattering or Burial?
The scattering of cremated remains on the sea’s surface is timeless tradition — a chosen funeral custom for thousands of years. Many, however, due to personal, religious or traditional desires, prefer to be placed in a burial urn on the ocean’s floor.
Sea Services has developed the Burial at Sea Service that sensitively accomplishes this timeless tradition, while insuring 21st Century protection of the environment. Whether you choose a traditional Sea Scattering or the dignified Burial at Sea with a urn you can be assured that your service will receive our personal attention at any port, off any shore of our nation.