Tranquil Seas Scattering of Ashes
Your loved ones may have departed but their memories will live forever. Enshrine their legacy lovingly and memorably, consider a Scattering of Ashes aboard Paradiso. Saying goodbye isn’t easy and we understand that sensitive nature of your loss, with our Scattering of Ashes Service, we'll ensure that all your requirements and needs are met.
Our Tranquil Seas Scattering of Ashes Services are performed according to the traditions of the sea aboard a two hour private charter. The Service is performed approximately one mile off shore. The service is customized to meet the specific requests of each family. Services can include: the Captain’s message, eulogies, celebration of life, reading of a poem and/or scattering prayer, offering of the ashes and roses to the sea, and ringing of the ship’s bell.
Features and Amenities
Yacht, Fuel, Crew
Beverage Service:
soft drinks, coffee, bottled water
The Service, and a Rose for each Guest
Up to 5 Parking Passes
Live Video/Audio Streaming
Large Main Salon
Upstairs Bridge with Tables & Chairs
Ipod Jack, Bluetooth with 5 zones of covering all decks.
WiFi/Internet Connection and Bluetooth
Stabilized 85' Yacht
Catering and Bar Service
Up to 46 passengers
Optional Services
Bag Pipe Performance
Dove Release
Complimentary Live Stream Services
6 Things you should ask and know before chartering a Tranquil Seas Scattering of Ashes Service
Location, Cost, Schedule, Service, Vessel and Licensing.
By asking the right questions, comparing prices and services, and making informed decisions, you can make arrangements that are meaningful to your family and control the costs for yourself and your family.
You want to ensure the location you book your Burial at Sea is a desirable location for you and your guests. Does the location have special meaning to you or your loved one who has passed?
Where does the scattering of ashes and services occur?Most vendors will have an area close to the harbor, in the open ocean, to which they are docked, but they will change that location should the family wish to scatter the ashes in a different location along the coast. Typically, more charter time will be needed at an additional cost.
- How close is the parking to where the Yacht is docked?
- Is there handicap parking available?
- Is the parking free or is there a cost?
- Is there enough parking available for all guests?
What are the costs and fees and what is included?
What is the maximum capacity?
Some vendors charge depending on the number of guests – tiered pricing
Some vendors include soft drinks, bottled water and coffee with a bar service for purchase. Most vendors allow food to be either brought on or catered.
Is parking included?Find out where and what the cost is if not included.
Are flowers provided?Some vendors include long-stem roses to each guest to be tossed into the ocean during the service.
When should the immediate family arrive at the boat to give remains to the captain?
How long does it take to get to and from the dock to the service/scattering location?
How much time is allotted for the service and scattering of ashes?
What is the best time of day for a scattering of ashes at sea?Because it is legally necessary to be outside of a harbor and out into the open ocean, the wind and ocean swell is taken into consideration.
Morning or early afternoon are the best times, as wind and swell tend to be calmer during that time.
What does the service include?Services vary by different vendors. It is important to know so that you and your family are comfortable with what is offered.
If you would like to omit or add to the service, you can discuss this with the vendor.
Are there additional services that can be added?Some vendors offer bagpipe players to play during guest boarding and during the charter itself.
Vendors may also offer Military Service Honor Guard. If your loved one served in any branch of the U.S. military an honor guard can be arranged with the military branch served, at no charge to the family.
Typically, the captain would be the one performing the service or a Chaplain can be arranged for an additional fee, however, some families prefer to arrange their own officiant.
How much time do you allow for the service and scattering of ashes?Find out how much time is allotted for the service and scattering in the case you would like to add or omit any of the service offered. The family may want to add to the service which may require more time.
Are you allowed to do your own service and not the one that is provided by the charter?Some families prefer to do their own ceremony/service. Most vendors will allow this.
Who scatters the ashes? Can family members assist with the scattering?Typically, the captain or a crew member will assist lowering the ashes down to the water from the bow of the boat. A very few venders have the capacity to perform the services close to the sea surface and have up to two guests participate in the scattering. These types of vesseles allow for a much more intimate and serene service.
How early do I need to arrive before my charter begins?This depends on the vendor you are chartering with. Your arrival time could allow time to meet with the Captain and crew beforehand.
How are the ashes prepared for the service?Some vendors will prepare the remains in a lined basket and covered with long-stem roses and rose petals. This varies with each vendor.
Can I bring my own biodegradable urn?As of 2012 it is now legal to use biodegradable urns off the coast of California.
Does the vendor give the family a certificate of Latitude and Longitude of where the scattering occurred?Some charters provide this so in the case the family would like to return to that spot in the future they would have the coordinates. It also can provide the date, name of decedent and the captain that performed the service.
Most vessels will have a sound system and TV that guests can plug into.
Where can pictures and other items be displayed?Some families have pictures and memories that they would like to display. Find out where these can be placed and if they have easels for larger items.
Are there restrictions to decorations?Balloons, confetti and open-flame candles are usually prohibited.
Is the vessel handicap accessible?You want to ensure that the company you choose is a Licensed Cremated Remains Disposer with the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau. You may use their online search tool to verify a license. Each license record will reflect if a license is current, expired, or has been subject to disciplinary action such as suspension or revocation. You may also call the CFB to verify.
Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite S-208 Sacramento, CA 95834
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, you can either bring your own food or have it catered. If you bring your own food you will need to bring everything to serve it on or with (plates, napkins, serving spoons, etc.) We provide a list of caterers our clients have used, or you may find your own. It is important that the caterers are familiar with yacht kitchens as they are much smaller than usual.
You and immediate family will meet with the captain on-board approximately 20 minutes prior to departure time. You will provide the remains to the captain at this time to be prepared for the service in a silk-lined basket covered in long-stem roses and rose petals.
Yes, we offer scattering of ashes services for dogs and cats....your precious four legged family members.
Yes, we have a sound system that you may plug into for your playlist or we have satellite radio stations you may choose from.
You will be provided with up to 5 parking vouchers for the Bluewater Grill Restaurant valet (Paradiso Yacht is docked in front of the Bluewater). We also provide parking recommendations for those not receiving the vouchers.
Yes, you may bring decorations, flowers, pictures, etc. Open flame candles, balloons and confetti are not allowed. We provide an easel for over-sized pictures and collages.
Yes, we have a large screen TV available for use.
Yes. Families may wish to conduct their own Memorial Service with our crew assisting your officiant and family. Or, our captain may conduct the Memorial Service according to our Memorial Service ceremony.
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Experience a meaningful and serene Tranquil Seas Scattering of Ashes ceremony on the Paradiso Yacht. Contact us today to discuss how we can create a beautiful tribute to your loved one's memory.
(714) 617-2063