Attended Scattering Of Ashes At Sea
Private Attended Scattering (1–6 Guests)
Experience a heartfelt and dignified ash scattering at sea ceremony aboard our luxurious 37’ Grady-White Express vessel, one of the most respected and comfortable memorial boats on the water. Our private sea burial services are designed to honor your loved one’s final wishes in a serene and respectful ocean setting just a few miles offshore of Moriches Inlet, Long Island.
Luxury Vessel for Ash Scattering Ceremonies
Your private sea burial journey takes place aboard our spacious, high-performance Grady-White Express 370—a world-renowned vessel known for comfort, safety, and one of the smoothest rides in its class. Outfitted with all essential amenities, this cremation boat charter is ideal for families of up to 6 guests seeking an intimate, peaceful farewell.
Docked just one nautical mile from Moriches Inlet, our ash scattering boat departs around 8:00 AM or at a time that fits your needs. Early mornings are typically chosen for calmer seas and more comfortable conditions, especially for those who are less experienced with ocean travel.
Food, drink and photos are the sole responsibility of the family. The Urn if you choose, must be biodegradable, otherwise sprinkling them in the ocean while saying a few solemn words will suffice.
Total turnaround time for the whole affair will take around two hours for a comfortable, relaxing and safe journey.
Rates for services are outlined below:
1-6 Passengers up to (2 hours from dock to dock) $550. Each additional half hour or part of $275
For ash scatterings of groups of 7-100 people, please call for rates and availability.
Attended Private Ash Scattering Ceremony Rates Include:
Official LIBC certificate marking the latitude and longitude of your loved ones’ final resting place.
Required EPA permit filing
What is included in our Attended Sea Burial?
The price includes: the vessel, fuel, taxes, bottled water, two hrs. port to port if by sea (We go three miles from shore) the steering captain / pilot and our services for the arrangements and sea tribute, six signed and sealed burial certificates and permit filing with the EPA. We also include an eight-ring of the ships horn while circling the ocean flower field after the scattering of the cremated remains or urn.
Specifics: If a ash scattering at sea event is planned within thirty days’ time, full payment is required at time of booking.
If an event is scheduled more than four weeks away, a 50% deposit books your day and time with the remainder due 10 days prior to sailing.
Cancellation Policy:
Day of sailing 25% refundable,
within three days of sailing 35% of deposit is refundable.
Within 4-14 days of sailing 50% refundable,
within 21 days of sailing 75% refundable,
within 30 days of sailing 100% refundable.
All cancellations have a $50 admin fee if paid by credit card.
Change Policy: One schedule date/time change is available at no charge. Additional schedule changes will be assessed a $100 change fee per change of departure day, time, vessel or port.
Payment: Cash is the preferred for the final method of payment. Zell, Apple Pay or Venmo is accepted for deposit and final payment. No checks please!
2025 Shipboard Rules & Regulations while at sea. The captain is the sole authority aboard! At sea, leadership is very important for the comfort and safety of passengers while under power. The captain will be in command of the vessel at all times. What the captain recommends, happens. We want you to enjoy your voyage.
Restricted Items: What Not to Bring and Not allowed on board: Illegal substances (nonprescription drugs or illicit drugs, medical or recreational marijuana (Even if legal-it’s not legal on the high seas), NO weapons of any kind are to be brought aboard the boat. Violators of this policy will be returned to the dock immediately and the trip cancelled without refund.
WEATHER POLICY:
Our most widely question asked is about the weather. We get a basic read on the extended forecast about 4-5 days prior to your booked date, but the final decision is made 24 hours prior to departure. We do everything in our power to stay in close contact with you in case we need to mutually amend a date or allow for mother-nature to run her course. Rain is not usually a problem, heavy wind or rough sea conditions could pose a safety hazard—we want you to remember the event not the weather, so we carefully plan to make sure that all systems are a go about 24 hours before departure so you have the best experience at sea possible.
Your safety at sea is our prime area of focus and concern. Should poor weather be forecasted or occur during your charter period, the Captain reserves the right to cancel and/or postpone the sailing for the safety of the passengers and crew. Deposits are 100% refundable in this instance.
*Please Note: For services of more than 7 people or more, Long Island Boat Charters can accommodate scatterings or memorial services or get togethers upwards of 100 people through one of our affiliate partners from Montauk to Manhattan. Call for Rates and availability.
Terms
* Rates posted are not guaranteed and can fluctuate due to fuel costs
* 25% Deposit 30 days or more upon booking, 50% 7 days or less.
* Cancellation by Captain due to small craft advisory, deposit will be carried over to another available date.
* Cancellation within 24 hours by client, above terms apply
Gratuities
Gratuity of 10-20% is appreciated but by no means mandatory. If you feel your deck hand worked hard the gesture is very much appreciated. His day starts several hours prior and doesn’t end until several hours after the trip is done.
Holiday Rates
*20% Holiday Upcharge for Labor Day Weekend, Memorial Day Weekend, 4th of July Weekend.
