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Burial at Sea has been family-owned and operated since 1991. Over the course of more than 35 years, our licensed captains and dedicated maritime coordinators have served over 1,000 families across Southern California. We focus exclusively on professional maritime funeral arrangements, helping each family honor their departed loved one with complete dignity, compassion, and respect. When you arrange a burial at sea in San Pedro, CA, you work directly with seasoned maritime professionals who handle every detail from port departure to the committal site.

Our charters depart directly from the historic Port of Los Angeles waterfront at Berth 36A, located at 141 W. 22nd Street in San Pedro, California. This quiet harbor location offers convenient passenger boarding, ample parking, and immediate access to the open waters of the Pacific Ocean. Departing from this private berth ensures a smooth, unhurried beginning to your private burial at sea in San Pedro, CA, steering safely past the breakwater and Angels Gate Lighthouse into peaceful offshore coordinates.

Yes. Following every ocean committal service, our captain records the precise latitude and longitude of the location using maritime GPS systems. We present your family with an official commemorative certificate inscribed with your loved one's name, the date of service, and the exact coordinates where the ceremony took place. Having these permanent navigational markings allows family members to return to the specific resting place on future anniversaries or reflect upon the exact location from the shoreline.

We understand that relatives, friends, and family members often reside out of state or face physical limitations that make ocean travel difficult. For those situations, we offer complete unattended services. You may coordinate the transfer of remains directly to our care, after which our certified captain and crew will transport them offshore and conduct a respectful committal ceremony on your family's behalf. Every unattended charter receives the exact same meticulous care, environmental compliance, photographic confirmation, and recorded GPS coordinates as an attended service.

Yes. We take immense pride in recognizing those who have dedicated their lives to community and country. We provide dedicated discounts on memorial charter services for active-duty military personnel, retired armed forces veterans, and first responders, including law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. When planning a military burial at sea in San Pedro, CA, we can also assist families with coordinating military honors, flag presentations, and taps ceremonies to ensure your veteran receives a heartfelt, dignified tribute on the water.

All offshore memorial operations conducted by our team adhere strictly to the guidelines set forth by the U.S. Coast Guard, the State of California, and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act. Following the completion of an ocean service, our administrative team submits the required formal disposition reports directly to Region 9 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within the statutory 30-day window. We complete all official filings on your behalf so your family can focus on healing without navigating bureaucratic paperwork.

Advance planning is an excellent way to record specific wishes, evaluate vessel accommodations, and remove logistical pressure from grieving family members in the future. Our team provides free same-day consultations and comprehensive advance planning packages. Whether you are planning months ahead or need immediate assistance, our knowledgeable coordinators will discuss port options, schedule flexibility across seven days a week, and help your family coordinate every detail of a future burial at sea in San Pedro, CA.

Our Coast Guard-inspected vessel is thoughtfully equipped to ensure passenger comfort, privacy, and safety throughout the journey. Onboard amenities include comfortable interior seating, an enclosed cabin sheltered from wind and marine spray, an onboard restroom, and open deck space for the committal service. The ship also features a Bluetooth-enabled sound system if you wish to share meaningful personal music, spoken words, or spiritual recordings during your voyage. Please let our staff know in advance regarding any specific mobility concerns.

Yes. Families are welcome to bring light food, snacks, water, and celebratory beverages to share together while reflecting on the open ocean. Many families choose to bring framed photographs, biographical mementos, and ocean-safe fresh floral petals to place around the memorial space during the voyage. 

Safety, calm waters, and passenger peace of mind remain our paramount operating priorities. While Southern California coastal weather is typically mild, offshore sea conditions can occasionally shift. Our licensed captains closely monitor maritime forecasts, wind speeds, and ocean swells ahead of every scheduled departure. If adverse weather or rough seas make a voyage uncomfortable or unsafe, our office contacts you promptly to reschedule your burial at sea in San Pedro, CA for the next calm, convenient date at no extra penalty. We maintain flexible scheduling seven days a week to ensure every family experiences a safe, serene, and truly memorable ocean farewell.