Simple, Respectful Options for Every Family

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful memorial experience at sea or a simple ash scattering service handled on your behalf, The Way Burials at Sea is here to help guide the process with compassion, care, and dignity.

What We Offer

Captain James of The Way Burials at Sea

We offer thoughtful burial at sea services designed to honor your loved one while making the process feel as simple and supportive as possible.

  • 1 Hour | $300

    A simple and respectful unattended ash scattering service for families who are unable to attend in person.

    This service includes a consultation with Captain James, a rose presentation during the ocean burial, and a Burial at Sea Certificate including the exact coordinates of the scattering location.

  • 1 Hour | $400

    Includes everything from Plan I, along with photo and video documentation of the ash scattering ceremony for you and your family to keep and remember.

  • 1hr | Dana Point Harbor: Starting at $600

    2 hrs | Newport Beach: Starting at $1,600

    Honor your loved one with a peaceful and meaningful burial at sea ceremony alongside family and friends.

    Services departing from Dana Point Harbor are approximately 1 hour. Newport Beach memorial services begin at 2 hours and offer additional time for gathering, remembrance, and celebration of life at sea.

    Captain James approaches every service with warmth, care, and deep respect for each family’s wishes.

  • 1 Hour | $300

    Captain James is available to officiate your burial at sea memorial service with compassion, professionalism, and care, helping guide families through a meaningful and respectful farewell.

If you’re not able to attend, we’re here to make the process simple and seamless. Families from across the United States may securely mail ashes directly to Captain James for a respectful unattended burial at sea service.

Single rose overlooking the Pacific Ocean in remembrance of a loved one
Single rose overlooking the Pacific Ocean in remembrance of a loved one
  • "The whole experience was absolutely perfect for our family in this time and gave us a profound sense of healing and gratitude."

  • "Captain James is amazing! He handled everything for me, which was a huge blessing and help, for I was already dealing with so much emotion of the loss of my father."

  • "He also recited a beautiful poem which was very soothing. I would certainly recommend it."