Burial at Sea Ash Scattering Ceremony in Kennebunk
Create a personal farewell at sea, shaped around your loved one's life
Duration
1.5–4.5 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 24 people
Includes
Captain & mate, Coordinates
Highlights
Honor your loved one aboard the Nor’easter, a local working boat offering private ash scattering ceremonies at sea. Gather family and friends for a farewell that reflects a connection to the ocean.
- Sail with United States Coast Guard-licensed Captain Mike Perkins and a mate
- Tailor the ceremony to your family's wishes
- Set up memorial photos and flowers in the space available onboard
Itinerary
We take passengers out to a chosen location and allow the family members to speak and share memories. Sometimes scriptures and favorite poems are read, or music is played before the ashes or a bio-degradable urn containing ashes is released into the ocean. After ashes are dispersed and/or disappear from sight, a period of time to reflect is given. We then leave to go back to port. On the trip back, people sometimes have food and drinks. Coordinates of where the loved one’s remains were scattered is given.
Important details
- Ages 8+ only
- Alcohol is permitted only for ages 21+
- Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure. The boat leaves promptly and will not wait for late arrivals.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 24 guests.
Cancellation Policy
Private charter deposits are non-refundable. The captain may cancel for dangerous seas, with the decision made the evening before. Trips run in rain. If the captain cancels, your deposit may be applied to another date or a refund will be given.
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FAQs
Yes, the Nor’easter has a restroom onboard.
Yes. Bring your own food and drinks; there is space for them onboard.
Meeting details
Performance Marine parking lot, 4 Western Avenue, Kennebunk, ME 04043