Burial & Scattering Ashes at Sea
Up-dated 20/08/2010


It is becoming increasingly common for people to wish to have their ashes scattered at sea, either due to a general love of the sea, religious reasons or from a past association with the sea. We offer this service throughout the year from Eastbourne, Sovereign Harbour Marina.


Saying the final goodbye can be one of the hardest moments in the process of grieving and letting go. Somehow you want to be sure the mood is right, and that the setting is special. You may want time to say important things, perhaps play some special music that has particular meaning, and maybe read some poetry or prayers. As family and friends you may want time alone to grieve.

Scattering the ashes of your loved one at sea can help you do just that. And you can do that all year round. The all inclusive cost starts from £300 (2 hours) for you and up to 11 guests (12 passengers total).

Suggested Destinations
The Royal Sovereign Tower £300.
The Royal Sovereign Sholes £300.
Pevensey Bay £300.
Eastbourne Bay £300.
Beachy Head Lighthouse £360.
Birling Gap £360.
Cuckmere Haven £360.
Mid Channel (Shipping Lanes) £360.

You have use of a Motor Yacht and Skipper all to yourselves. Before the day of your passage you will be asked what your preferences are, and we will build your time around those choices, your choices. Your experienced skipper will welcome you and your invited family or guests on board, and then cruise to your selected destination off Eastbourne.

At the appropriate moment you will be left on your own to scatter the ashes in whatever way you have chosen.

You may wish to toast your loved one in some way.

Location means you can sail any time.
Large and Fast Stable Motor Yacht (Catamaran) with onboard kitchen & toilet.
Light refreshments are provided, Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate.
Sheltered seating out of any weather.
Easy walk on boarding, ideal for the elderly or Wheelchairs
A sound system for any music you may wish to have played.
No restriction from tides
Easy to travel to by rail or road, access from London
Secure Free, nearby car parking

Find Out More email:
dive@sussexshipwrecks.co.uk

Mobile: 07711570294

Or write to:
Michael Keane (Sussex)
CO/ Lock Office
Sovereign Harbour Marina
North Lockside
Pacific Drive
Eastbourne
BN23 5BJ

Environment considerations
No license or special permission is required to scatter ashes at sea. However, we do request that only bio-degradable items are placed in the sea as tributes. Items that are not suitable are things such as the urn (which should be disposed of separately), wreaths made of plastic etc. as they can have a damaging impact on the environment and marine wildlife.


The Secretary of State for Environment legal guidelines see http://www.mceu.gov.uk/mceu_local/fepa/Burial-guide.pdf
Getting to Eastbourne
Eastbourne Sovereign Marina location map
Eastbourne Boat meeting pickup point

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