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Scattering Ashes At Sea In San Pedro, CA

Scattering Ashes at Sea, San Pedro, CA

When it comes to funeral ceremonies and burials, there are several alternatives accessible to the family of a deceased military member. Numerous Navy-affiliated families prefer dispersing their loved one's ashes at sea. Initially, people did this since there was no alternative, and it was not always possible to wait until the ship docked. Today, burials and funerals at sea are nearly always an option, and families find it an excellent way to bid farewell to the departed soul.

Whether the deceased military personnel passed during service or served earlier, their ultimate voyage will be costly. The Last Watch provides cheap, tranquil, and aesthetic cremation services at sea in San Pedro, CA. We are committed to providing our clients with the best service according to their requirements. The staff collaborates closely with you, noting all the pertinent facts so that we can plan everything effectively.

Professional Scattering Ashes At Sea

When it comes to a loved one's final journey, you need professionals who will manage the affair with compassion and understanding. Memorial ceremonies conducted by an Ordained Minister, a professional celebrant, or a person in a comparable position are more meaningful. People may scatter ashes at sea for anybody, but military people get a unique service that includes an Honor Guard and ceremony. This guarantees that the scattering has a military tone, which the family members value.

Scattering of Ashes Ceremony

Many folks are hesitant about this ceremony since they haven't encountered it before, and they aren’t sure whether it will provide them the peace they want. Here's a glance at how the ceremony procedure is handled so you can be more familiar with the process:

  • We have discussions with the family to settle all arrangements. We customize the services according to the preferences of the deceased and the family members; therefore, this planning session is vital.
  • Military scattering ashes ceremony features a complete Honor Guard and might include a flag-folding ceremony. There is a 21-rifle volley, music, playing taps, readings by relatives, and other provisions. This takes roughly half an hour and isn't an integral part of this scattering of ashes protocol.
  • After this step, family members can meet our representative at the boat or dock, depending on their desire. We will gather the ashes, put them inside the basket, transport them to the ocean, and then tenderly drop them into the ocean.
  • We ring the ship's bell loudly multiple times after the ashes are deposited in water before circling the spot a few times in the boat ritualistically.
  • After the ceremony is complete, we will provide the exact location of the scattering and the time, which can be recorded in a certificate as a matter of permanent record. The entire process is unique and beautiful, which makes it the preferred choice for veteran’s families that want to do something unique for their dearly departed loved one.

At The Last Watch, we deliver these services with respect and compassion, ensuring that everyone who attends the ceremony will remember it for a long time. Because this is the ultimate voyage of a loved one, it is essential to find a dependable service provider like us for this task. We make sure that you are comfortable with every step of the planning process and that you get the services you need.

If you want to know more about our services for scattering ashes at sea in San Pedro, CA, please call us at 714-393-9999. You can also send The Last Watch your queries via this Online Form, and we will call you back soon to provide you with the information you need.

For the State of California, the Secretary of State and Attorney General, Department of Justice, and Department of Consumer Affairs have awarded a non-profit, public benefit, charitable trust designation to The Last Watch Foundation to provide funeral services to help the Military and their families. We are the only organization in the United States to be awarded this honor. The State has also given us license to perform the scattering of ashes at sea. If a donation to The Last Watch is ever received, those funds are deposited directly into The Last Watch Foundation.

The Vessel
The yacht ‘Orion’ is our private boat taken care of and maintained by our family. Our basic philosophy is that each week, she may be a week older, but she’s also a week nicer. We take great pride in her and want her not only to be a great boat for us, but also a wonderful and beautiful boat for you and your party basically as a ‘back drop’ for the burial service. Well taken care of, she also will provide for you the ‘comfort’ that a ceremony would not have to be cancelled because she was not running.
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