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Burials at Sea

Standard Boat & Licence Option

From £3995*






Including up to 10 passengers Accompanying Your Loved One  Aboard on Their Final Journey.


 This package includes obtaining :- 

Next of Kin HTA Consent, MMO Burial at Sea Licence, All Documentation, Committal Location Certificate, Boat, Crew, Fuel, Logistics,  & Misc. Assorted  Marine Costs.

*Plus the DNA Hospital Fee


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    Funeral Directors Sub Contractor Support Option

      Burials at Sea Package Boat & Licence

Plus MMO Compliant Marine Coffin and all Logistical Support Staff Committal Day 

 From  £7890*





Including Up to 10 Passengers Accompanying Your Loved One Aboard on Their Final Journey.


         This package   includes  obtaining : - 

 Next of Kin HTA Consent,  MMO Burial at Sea Licence, Boat,  Fuel,  Crew,  Logistics, Misc. Assorted Marine Costs - Plus the Full Services of "our" Local  Funeral Director Partner  -  including  Collection, an MMO Compliant Marine Coffin, DNA Hospital Appointment & Delivery to the Boat on the agreed Committal Day and Chapel of Rest Facilities are also Available

*Plus the DNA Hospital Fee

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NEWS SECTION

3 April 2025 - Our Vessel is now equipped with STARLINK, which will allow us to stream live to Facebook the committal ceremony from The Needles Burial Area - Price and details - speak to John 07721 978053.


October 2024 – Compliance Update

Following discussions with MMO (Marine Management Organisation) it has been agreed that  we will now offer to Supply to Families  & Funeral Directors an MMO Compliant Marine Coffin and logistical support on committal day as an addition to our Burial at Sea Packages (details to follow).    MMO Compliant Marine Coffins are Fabricated and Sourced Locally to our Operations. Costs on application  - John 07721978053 or email   john@burialsatsea.co.uk


*   Prices from 1 October 2023 for all Burials at the MMO Needles Site will have additional fees to pay for the mandatory MMO DNA sampling costs.   https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-get-a-licence-for-a-burial-at-sea-in-england#dna-sample-consent-form-for-the-needles-site-only


Family Video of a Burial at Sea 2024

https://youtu.be/-M47MZsSsSY?feature=shared



Forward Planning a Burial at Sea ?

We now offer an  "IN LIFE" HTA DNA Consent  Form Completion Service for Sea Burials at The NEEDLES - £210 +vat


*Also, current prices may be subject to fuel surcharge at the time of invoicing.


We Need to Talk About Death - Series 2 - Bury Me at Sea - BBC Sounds

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b09jvp31



Bariatric Burials at Sea

We offer this additional funeral option for deceased who require bariatric facilities

Ring John 07721 978053 or Nigel 01202 879289


These Traditional and Eco Friendly Funeral Options are available to all UK & European Nationals Seeking a Sea Burial in the UK               We cover all of the UK Burial at Sea Locations


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Ashes Scattering

      Departing        
Town Quay Marina Southampton SO14 2AQ Other locations available 

We offer a family friendly approach to the delivery of our Ashes Scattering at Sea Service year-round from our base in Southampton and other departure ports - quotations send us a message  below 

We can take family and friends (up to 12 passengers from Southampton)  larger groups can be accommodated by hiring in additional vessels .
Prices start from  
 £1050 up to 12 Passengers & Bio Urn 

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We work with you to deliver your loved one’s final wishes and journey 

Listen Live Online

Although many people who have been buried at sea were sailors or navy personnel, anyone can have their body committed to the deep. 

All year around fixed prices

All year round fixed price. Burials at Sea can take you, your friends or loved ones (up to 12) out from the Marina, where we can berth and set the yacht to rest. 

Recent Podcast

A Watery Grave:
Trash or Treasure: What can we do with our bodies?
By CGTN Europe

Funeral Directors

Funeral Director Partnerships. We are also a family business who offer an experienced approach to Burials at Sea using our Italian Motor Cruiser

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Have a question? We’re here to help. Send us a message and we’ll be in touch.