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Ocean Ash Scattering in Puerto Rico
“Sea of Serenity”: a dignified, EPA-compliant burial at sea near San Juan, with your family on board or performed on your behalf when you can’t travel.
3+ nautical miles offshore · EPA 40 CFR §229.1 compliant · 100% biodegradable materials · EPA report filed within 30 days · GPS certificate
A Respectful Burial at Sea near San Juan
Returning a loved one to the ocean is a profound act of love. Captain José, a USCG-licensed Master Captain, conducts every Sea of Serenity service with quiet care and full legal compliance. Families board our spacious Sea Ray 270 at Cangrejos Yacht Club and travel more than three nautical miles offshore, as federal law requires. There, in calm and private waters, you share words, music and flowers before the ashes are released. We handle the EPA paperwork so you can focus on remembering.
Every Service Includes
- Navigation beyond 3 nautical miles from shore (EPA 40 CFR §229.1)
- Filing of the required EPA burial-at-sea report within 30 days
- Official certificate with GPS coordinates of the scattering
- 100% biodegradable urns, flowers and materials only
- A licensed, experienced captain and private vessel
- Fuel and all fees: transparent, all-in pricing
Memorial Services
Unattended Mail-In Service
$350
For families in the U.S. who cannot travel. Ship the cremated remains by USPS Priority Mail Express; the captain performs a private ceremony beyond 3 nautical miles, files the EPA report and mails you the certificate with GPS coordinates.
Arrange Mail-InAttended Private Memorial
$650
Up to 6 family members aboard the Sea Ray 270 for a 2 to 2.5 hour private ceremony at sea, with biodegradable materials and certificate.
Arrange ServiceDignified Tribute & Legacy
$950 to $1,250
Dignified Tribute ($950) adds a live musician on board. Legacy Package ($1,250) is our most complete ceremony. Ask us for details.
Ask About PackagesFamily traveling in from out of town? We can arrange private, chauffeured transportation from your hotel or the airport to the dock.
How It Works
- Contact us by phone or WhatsApp. We’ll listen, answer questions and hold a date.
- Choose attended or mail-in. For mail-in, we send shipping instructions for USPS Priority Mail Express.
- The ceremony takes place beyond 3 nautical miles offshore with biodegradable materials only.
- Paperwork: we file the EPA report within 30 days and send your certificate with GPS coordinates.
Burial at Sea FAQs
Is scattering ashes at sea legal in Puerto Rico?
Yes. Under the EPA general permit (40 CFR §229.1), cremated remains may be released at least 3 nautical miles from land, and the EPA must be notified within 30 days. We handle both.
Can we bring flowers?
Yes, as long as they are natural and free of plastic, wire or ribbon.
Can I ship the ashes to you?
Yes. USPS is the only carrier permitted to ship cremated remains; we’ll send instructions for Priority Mail Express.
How many people can attend?
Up to 6 guests on board, plus the captain.
What if the weather is not safe?
We reschedule at no cost or refund 100%.
We’re Here When You’re Ready
Call or message Captain José at (787) 949-3542. There is no pressure and no obligation.
Call (787) 949-3542
