Helping families fulfill their wishes for an Ash Scattering and Burial at Sea Service
– Scatterings are tailored to your unique preferences.
– Culturally sensitive.
– A meaningful way to honor a loved one’s memory.
– Operations and scattering services are facilitated by a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain with over 40 years of experience working with diverse groups.
Scattering services provided aboard the 40-foot luxury vessel, “METAMORPHOSIS.”
Immaculately clean and detailed—no fishing aboard.
Elegant cushioned seating and a full Isinglass enclosure for the cooler months.
Exceeds all U.S. Coast Guard safety requirements.
Location of Scattering
Compliant with EPA requirements, burial at sea ashes will be scattered no closer than 3 nautical miles from land.
Departures are from Atlantic City, known for being the safest inlet on the East Coast.
Most ash scattering services take place off the coast of Absecon Island and Brigantine Beach, including Atlantic City, Ventnor City, Margate, and Longport. However, we can also accommodate scattering services in South Jersey, including, but not limited to, Long Beach Island and Ocean City.
EPA Burial At Sea Regulations
Decomposable flowers and wreaths: Flowers and wreaths made of materials that readily decompose in the marine environment may be placed at the burial site or buried at sea (ashes scattering at sea) under specified conditions. This includes both cremated and non-cremated remains.
The requirements for burying cremains at sea are listed below.
- Preparation for burial. Human remains shall be prepared for burial at sea and buried in accordance with accepted practices and requirements as may be deemed appropriate and desirable by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, or civil authority charged with the responsibility for making such arrangements. For example, local health departments may require burial or cremation permits.
- Disposal location and measures. Cremated remains for ash scattering at sea shall be buried in or on ocean waters without regard to the depth limitations provided that such burial take place at least 3 nautical miles from land.
- Decomposable flowers and wreaths. Flowers and wreaths consisting of materials that are readily decomposable in the marine environment may be placed at the burial site.
- Notice to EPA within 30 days. All burials conducted shall be reported within 30 days to the EPA Region in writing.
EPA Website: Burial at Sea | US EPA
Metamorphosis Boat Charters complies with all EPA requirements for burial at sea and will process the necessary documentation, providing copies to the family.
We had a great time today on your boat. Super impressed by your professionalism and attention to detail.
He provided us with roses to throw into the sea, which added a beautiful and symbolic touch. Captain Stu played music that held personal meaning to us, creating a serene atmosphere, and read a beautiful poem that resonated deeply with everyone present. His thoughtfulness and attention to detail made all the difference, allowing us to honor our loved one in a way that felt genuinely personal and heartfelt. Thank you, Captain Stu, for creating such a lasting memory for our family.
was memorable and special. Captain Stu was able to provide comfort and closure. He was great from booking it to giving a wonderful memorial for my mom. He read poems, played music, provided beautiful roses and placed our water urn into the ocean. My father wasn't thrilled about the idea of this trip but ended up enjoying the experience and talking to Captain Stu. We also received a memorial certificate in the mail with coordinates to where my mother's remains were scattered. I highly recommend Captain Stu for his services.
