Video Examples, Music, Poems and Prayer options
Superbly tailored to your preference. Flowers included (typically dozen roses)
Video Experiences​
Two examples of prior scatterings aboard the vessel Metamorphosis
Music Options
The Metamorphosis is well equipped with the latest electronics including the ability to easily Bluetooth your own iPhone / smartphone or smart devices into the central audio system. Additionally, you may request special music and the captain can pre-load on the vessel’s audio system. Vessel also has access to SiriusXM, Pandora and Apple and Amazon Prime Music Library.
Poems Prayers & Psalms for a Scattering Service
Below find a sampling of poems, prayers and psalms previously utilized at a Ashes scattering at Sea aboard the Metamorphosis.​ There is no true right or wrong process for a Scattering at Sea Service. This is a very personal moment that is tailored to the family and friends’ preference. The Captain of the Metamorphosis will be happy to recite any of the poems and prayers on your behalf at the Burial at Sea Memorial
Alone I Will Not Be
My comfort will come from the sea.
The stillness of calm waves will gently drift by
I will be as one with the sea.
When the sun sets on the ocean blue, remember me as I will always remember you.
As the sun rises…go live life as full as can be
Apart…you and me…but be at peace for I am free.
– Capt. Chad Theesfeld
The Twenty Third Psalm
The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green Pastures, he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake, Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me, thy rod and staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointed my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
We Remember Them
At the rising of the sun and at its going down
We remember them.
At the blowing of the wind and the chill of the winter
We remember them
At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of Spring
We remember them
At the blueness of the skies and the warmth of the Summer
We remember them
At the rustling of the leaves and the beauty of Autumn
We remember them
At the beginning or the year and when it ends
We remember them
As long as we live, they too will live; for they are now a part of us, as we remember them
When we are weary and in the need for strength
We remember them
When we are lost and sick at heart
We remember them
When we have joy we crave to share
We remember them
When we have decisions that are difficult to make
We remember them
When we have achievements that are based on theirs
We remember them
As long as we live, they too will live; for they are now a part of us, as we remember them
– Stephen M (Ethesis) Candle Lighting Ceremony for Journey of Hope
There is an appointed time for everything
There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven –
A time to give birth and a time to die;
A time to plant a time to uproot what is planted.
A time to hurt and a time to heal;
A time to tear down and a time to build.
A time to weep and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn and a time to dance.
A time to throw stones and a time to gather stones;
A time to embrace and a time to shun embracing.
A time to search and a time to give up as lost:
A time to keep and a time to throw away.
A time to tear apart and a time to sew together;
A time to be silent and a time to speak.
A time to Love and a time to hate;
A time for war and a time for peace.
– Ecclesiastes 3:1
Burial at Sea Prayer: for Sailor
Oh God, we pray thee that the memory of our (family member, Friend) be ever sacred in our hearts,… and that the sacrifice which they have offered for cause may be acceptable in thy sight…. and may this sailor find repose with the sea in which he gave his life that we might live.
Into thy hands, oh Lord, we commend the soul of thy servant departed, now called unto eternal rest, and we commit his body to the deep.