Scattering Ashes at Sea, NYC

 

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If you are wondering  "can you scatter ashes in sea", the answer is, yes. A great way to give a beautiful send off for your loved one, is to scatter their ashes at sea. It can be very a memorable, peaceful and tranquil tribute for you and your family. 

You can also choose to keep the cremated remains at home or you can scatter them yourself. Over 65% of our families request our service for scattering ashes at sea because of its affordability and convenience. Also, this means of dispersal has grown in acceptance because of the well-publicized deaths and sea-scatterings of John F. Kennedy Jr., Jerry Garcia of The Grateful Dead, Dennis Wilson of The Beach Boys, and actors Vincent Price, Rock Hudson, Robert Mitchum, and Steve McQueen to name a few

For one low price, we take care of everything — including filing the necessary documents with the EPA. The process of scattering the ashes at sea are arranged by a fully licensed Coast Guard Master Captain. A handsome certificate, suitable for framing and commemorating the date and location of the scattering will be provided. If you select another crematory, the charges will be adjusted accordingly. 

For those who own cemetery property, the cremated remains can be interred in a family plot. Honorably discharged veterans (and their spouses) can take advantage of niche or grave space at Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton, New York. Niche space is available L.I. National Cemetery in Pinelawn, N.Y. Veterans with high service awards may qualify for a niche at Arlington National Cemetery.

If you do not own memorial property, there are choices available, however, they can be expensive. You can purchase a grave or a niche in one of the many fine and reputable cemeteries or crematories in the Metropolitan area. Expenses can range between $800.00 – $5,000.00 for deeded space.

Prices for Scattering Ashes at Sea, New York

Our Atlantic ocean (off Long Island’s South Shore) and South Pacific (off the tropical Island of Maui) packages for scattering ashes at sea for NYC families are described in detail below. Our packages are very inclusive; death certificates ($15.00 per copy in New York City; $10.00 in N.Y.S.), permit fees and medical examiner fees are about the only items you will have to add. If you have additional 

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questions, please call us at 1-800-332-1880.

Direct Cremation with Atlantic Scattering of Ashes at Sea: $ 1,890.00 Includes:

  1. Transfer from the place of death to the funeral home within New York’s five boroughs, Nassau and Western Suffolk. (*Residential, nursing home or hospice deaths, add $150.00)
  2. Basic services of the funeral director and staff, filing necessary authorizations, securing the death certificate and obtaining certified copies
  3. Cardboard alternative container
  4. Service vehicle to the crematory (Items 1-4 total $1,209.00)
  5. Crematory charges (L. I. Cremation Co. W. Babylon, N.Y. $386.00)
  6. Atlantic Ocean Scattering of Ashes at Sea ($295.00) 

Direct Cremation Service with sea scattering off Maui: $2,155.00 Includes:

  1. Transfer from the place of death to the funeral home within New York’s five boroughs, Nassau and Western Suffolk. (*Residential, nursing home or hospice deaths, add $150.00)
  2. Basic services of the funeral director and staff, filing necessary authorizations, securing the death certificate and obtaining certified copies
  3. Cardboard alternative container
  4. Service vehicle to the crematory (Items 1-4 total $1,209.00)
  5. Crematory charges (L. I. Cremation Co. W. Babylon, N.Y., $386.00)
  6. Mailing of cremated remains ($65.00 plus postage)
  7. Sea scattering off Maui Island ($495.00)

Has another funeral provider handled the cremation arrangements and you want Metropolitan to handle the scattering for you? No problem! Here are our fees for scattering of ashes at sea only:

  1. Atlantic Ocean: $395.00
  2. South Pacific: $595.00