Australian Sea Memorials believe that sea burials are a beautiful
celebration of life. By giving your loved one’s Ashes to the ocean you
are sending them on an everlasting journey.
Your loved one will ride on the ocean current and travel the world.
Because the world’s oceans are all connected, you are ensuring that
your loved one will always be close. Just as in life, the ocean tides
rise and fall. Your loved one will now be surrounded by – and in fact,
become a part of – the absolutely majestic beauty that is the sea.
For a variety of reasons, the time-honoured tradition of sea
memorials, Ashes’ scatterings and sea burials are often requested by
loved ones upon their death. In some cases it’s because they had an
affinity with the ocean during their lifetime while for others, having
their Ashes scattered at sea offers a sense of eternal freedom.
Whatever the reasons, we are here to help. Australian Sea Memorials
offer a complete service including the options of boat and crew,
biodegradable urns, Celebrant (if required), floral tributes and
memorial books. We can also organise refreshments, catering and other
requests to make this a personalised and memorable occasion.
In addition to all this, a fully qualified Registered Nurse is
available to accompany aged or frail passengers who may require a
little extra assistance whilst on board.
Along with assisting you to make all necessary arrangements for the
scattering of a loved one’s Ashes or their memorial service, we
provide a unique level of care and understanding. Australian Sea
Memorials will take into consideration the individual wishes,
traditions and values to ensure that the memorial is meaningful for
you.
We understand that this is often a difficult time, and therefore we
aim to make the entire process as simple and stress-free as possible.
Let us look after all the arrangements for you, including those
special extra touches that make the occasion more personal.
Why choose a sea
burial?
Sometimes loved ones will have already made a firm decision that, upon
their death, they would like to have their ashes scattered at sea.
Other times, the people they leave behind make those decisions on
their behalf.
When deciding which
option is best for your loved one, consider the following:
- Scattering of ashes at sea can be a touching, symbolic way of saying
farewell. Some people believe that sea memorials are more like setting
someone free – offering an unconditional freedom, as opposed to lying
them to rest in one place;
- Although some people choose to scatter a loved ones Ashes themselves
from the shoreline, this choice often results in the Ashes washing
back upon the beach, much to the disapproval of local authorities;
- Scattering ashes at sea can be a much more affordable option than
land burials.
Australian Sea
Memorials offers: • Experienced Skippers and Crew
• Convenient departure points Melbourne and Australia wide
• Vessels to suit 1 person to 100, of varying sizes and styles
• Affordable rates
• 24-hour phone
• Non-denominational
• Memorial Plaque or Certificate
• Available daily
• bookings required
• Flexible option to suit your requirements
For further details on
our available services please visit our
Services
page.