Scattering
or Placement At Sea is not for everyone. However, it does provide a dignified,
yet inexpensive,
final disposition that is completely in compliance with all laws, regulations,
and most religious beliefs. Catholic Bishops permit cremation and allow
Burial at Sea by Placement of an urn, containing the cremated remains, on the sea bed.
(more) Burial at sea is dignified by long standing maritime tradition.
Among those who have been buried at sea include Ingrid Bergman (1915-1985), Rock
Hudson (1925-1985), Jerry
Garcia (1943-1995), as well as Mr. and Mrs. John F. Kennedy, Jr.
(1960-1999).
We
provide this scattering service to fulfill a need. We have been facilitating
similar services to medical schools
for over 30 years. We are neither a funeral home nor a crematory. Nor does
To The Deep, Inc. have contractual affiliations with either. As such, the deceased must
be cremated near the place of death, through the auspices of a Funeral Director
of your choice, at a cost generally about $800. The ashes in the container
and package provided by the crematory must be sent to us by U.S. Postal Service
(your local post office) Registered Mail, Return Receipt
Requested, with the Tracking Option. Note: Private parcel carriers will not
accept cremated human remains. Include the original Cremation Certificate (provided by the crematory), the Arrangement Form
(get
form
-
If asked for
password, click Cancel to proceed), and the
Document of Authorization for Scattering of Cremated Remains At Sea (get
form
-
If asked for
password, click Cancel to proceed). Crematories will be willing to mail the cremated remains to
us
directly at:
To
The
Deep,
Inc.
E.W. April,
Capt.
34 Rockleigh Road
Rockleigh, NJ 07647-2706
Receipt
of cremated remains at
To The Deep, Inc. will be acknowledged
promptly by return
mail.
Scatterings
or Placements At Sea take place well off the coasts of New York, Connecticut and
Rhode Island in spring, summer, and fall. Ashes received by
To The Deep, Inc. in late fall or during winter will be held for scattering or placement
as soon as practical in the spring. We provide an informative and
appropriate Certificate of Burial at Sea. All Scatterings and Placements
are unattended, that is accomplished by Captain and crew. At this time, we can
not accommodate memorial voyages wherein families or friends participate in the
sea service.
Print
out and complete three (3) copies each of the following:
Arrangement Form
(Get
Form)
(If asked for password, click Cancel to proceed)
Document of Authorization for Scattering Cremated Remains At Sea
(Get
Form)
(If asked for password, click Cancel to proceed)
