Advantages of Sea Burials
Dear Patrick, I do hope your rotator cuff has healed and you can go back to playing your guitar. We would have loved to hear you play at sea...how special is that! Thankfully, Sean was able to solve my problem by assuring the play list I had hoped to play connected to your equipment and saved the day. My equipment was left in the ca mistakenly and realized it just as we pulled offshore.
Every part of the celebration of life Keith was uniquely special and oh so beautiful. The set up with your roses and our extra flowers was so perfect. The glo of the ashes in the water was dreamlike. Of course it was initially difficult to say good bye but comforting knowing Keith is now part of the ocean. Waves coming to shore now have a new meaning. Thank you so very much Patrick and Sean for creating such a glorious and dignified celebration of life for Keith and Kristi especially. All of us onboard were very much moved we shared on your yacht 'Orion'. Thank you for your professionalism and thoughtfulness ton create an unforgettable afternoon with respect to Keith and Kristi and our friends bound together with mutual love. Sincerely, ~Nancy [More Reviews >>]
Now, sea burials are widely practiced all over the world. Compared to traditional burial on land, this alternative is gaining popularity. A burial at sea might be done in addition to or instead of cremation.
The deceased's ashes are sprinkled at sea after cremation from a container or cremation urn. This is not a recent concept. In the past, sailors and mariners that had passed away were buried in this manner.
Benefits of a Sea Burial
Here are some notable advantages of sea burials so that readers may make an informed decision if they are contemplating this option:- One of the most significant benefits of having a sea burial is that the family can still follow any additional burial rites they see fit for the deceased. Even while burial at sea is typically considered a final disposition method, the deceased's loved ones might still choose to carry out additional funeral ceremonies if they wish. This, naturally, will occur in the absence of the body.
- The low cost of a funeral at sea is another reason this option is preferable to other large funerals. Studies have shown that the cost of burying someone at sea is far less than that of a casket or other traditional methods of securing a suitable burial.
- While land burials might cost upwards of $7000, burying someone at sea can be done for less than $1200. Finding a suitable casket nowadays, especially a metallic one, can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $15,000. The price is far more than for a burial at sea, which does not need these preparations.
- Obtaining land only for burial purposes would need extensive preparation and the fulfillment of several mandatory procedures. However, arranging a burial at sea might save a lot of time because there are fewer rules to adhere to, and families can plan the ceremony in a matter of days. A cremation followed by burial still takes less time than other burial rituals, even if the deceased wishes to be cremated first. This means there is less time spent preparing for and carrying out a burial at sea.
- A sea burial saves space on land (a limited resource) and is much better for the environment. There is less risk of soil or water contamination when cremated remains are scattered at sea.
- Additionally, land burials require far more room than their marine equivalents. Many states in the U.S. prefer sea burial because it allows them to preserve valuable land in their cemeteries.
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