Mechanics of the Day - Coffin Transfers

In the event that we are unable to use the crane facilities – manual transfer is possible. Click to view details Mechanics of the Day
FINALISING DATE

About 48 /24 hours ahead of the fore-casted date we will discuss and confirm this date/time with the Funeral Directors – any reservations as to the suitability of the weather to complete the Burial at Sea including passenger comfort will be discussed, agreed and /or a revised date confirmed.

MAMARINE.COM LLP RESERVE THE RIGHT TO NOT TAKE PASSENGERS*

On the day of the Sea Burial a final weather checks are made on the BBC R4 - 05:20 shipping forecast. If the weather is deemed by the Skipper of the vessel to be unsuitable to take passengers on the committal sea voyage, Mamarine.com Llp reserves the right not to take passengers to sea. 
In these circumstances, following the family/friends paying their respects to their loved one, the Skipper, crew and vessel will put to sea to complete the Committal in accordance with the MMO Burial at Sea Licence.  

SAFETY AT SEA

Mamarine.com Llp will always take passenger comfort and safety as the determining factor on passengers going to sea and will fully support our Skipper’s right to make the final decision as to the suitability of allowing passengers to go to sea.
 

How to Arrange a Burial at Sea

From being notified of the death (usually from the Funeral Directors) we take full
responsibility for obtaining the MMO licence though our MMO online account.
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Coffin 
Requirements

The coffin and any inner liner must be made of natural, non-toxic materials.They must both be able to withstand any impact and be able to carry the body.
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Delivery to 
Sea

Our support team is here to make sure things runs smoothly, so you can get on with other things. Our aim is to provide the best service we can for all our burials at sea.
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“Hello John
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!! 

For enabling us to give My Mum and Dad
such a lovely send-off on Monday! 

All your planning really paid off! Mandy “
“Dear John
thank you so much to you and your team for making our day so special. 
all the best
Claire”
“Thank you for sending me that and, on behalf of myself and my family, thank you so so much for all your work in
helping us fulfil my grandad's final wishes. It was such a perfect send off - poignant but not depressing - and
exceeded all our expectations. Joseph”

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

How much does a funeral cost in the UK today?

2020 Sun Life’s Cost of Dying Report shows that the average cost of a UK funeral in 2019 was £4,417.

In fact, since we started our yearly Cost of Dying Report in 2004, prices have been steadily increasing. And these costs look set to keep going up. Read on for more about UK funeral prices, how they could affect you, and how you can plan ahead to help cover these costs.

 

Red more...... Sun Life's Report
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