Private ceremonies for groups of up to 6 passengers will voyage 3 to 5 nautical miles offshore. A member of the family performs the ceremony, while the Captain records the exact location, time and sea conditions. The Captain then circles the scattering twice; this is called the "Circle of Remembrance". This is followed by a slow cruise back to Harbor.
Official certificates of Burial At Sea along with a 5x7 aerial color photo with a seagull gracing the approximate location of the ceremony are mailed out within 3 days of the voyage. Certificate contains exact GPS coordinates which can be revisited on any computer by using Google Earth.
Complimentary Drinks and Snacks Provided. Restroom Equipped.
Additional Optional Services (Descriptions)
Additional Cremated Remains - $25.00
Covers additional Certificates and EPA filing procedures.
Chaplain Accompaniment - $100.00
A Chaplain can accompany the Captain and be present for attended or unattended services.
Rev. Shawn Critser - Pastor, Beach Baptist Church provides a glorious ceremony.
Flowers Prearranged - $70.00
Flowers can be prearranged and on the boat for your ceremony. Call Captain Mark at 239-839-2109 to choose color and style.
Photo CD - $50.00
10 or more photographs provided on a CD which will be mailed along with the Certificates.
In addition to photos of the Ceremony, there may also be photos of the departure views and return views along with other photos we take along the way that we feel may have meaning to you and your family.
DVD Movie - $75.00
A video of the ceremony can be placed onto a high quality DVD.
Music Selection - Compliments of Captain Mark
With over 13,000 songs in his collection and a true love of music, Captain Mark welcomes you to email him a short list song titles and he will have them on a playlist for your private ceremony.