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
We offer compassionate burial at sea and ash scattering services off the California coast, serving families locally and nationwide. Whether you'd like to attend or have us handle everything on your behalf, we make the process simple, respectful, and deeply meaningful.
Serving families in California and across the United States
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
🎖️ Honoring Those Who Served: As a proud neighbor to Camp Pendleton, we offer a 15% discount on all burial at sea services for active duty military, veterans, and their families. It is our honor to serve those who have served our country.