Burials at Sea

We welcome up to 10 family/friends aboard our cruiser to join your loved one on their final journey to South of the Needles.


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Also welcoming European nationals to come to GB to be buried at Sea

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Fixed Price boat services Packages

England: 

The Needles (W1090)

Newhaven

Scotland:  

John O'Groats


We usually depart from Town Quay Marina Southampton(other ports by agreement) to one of our 10 locations in the Solent 

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Fixed Price low cost budget Burial at Sea Option

Combined Boat and Funeral Directors services 


We are now able to offer a low cost budget all-inclusive Burial at Sea combining Boat and Funeral Director Services for a fixed price - based on using The Needles and MMO Licensing Authority with deceased not being within 50 miles of Lymington or one of our growing partner funeral directors.


We have worked with most National and many Local Independent Funeral Directors in Britain. 

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Coffin Requirements

The coffin and any inner liner must be made of natural, non-toxic materials.They must both be able to withstand any impact and be able to carry the body.



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How to Arrange a Burial at Sea

From being notified of the death (usually from the Funeral Directors) we take full
responsibility for obtaining the MMO licence though our MMO online account.
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Coffin 
Requirements

The coffin and any inner liner must be made of natural, non-toxic materials.They must both be able to withstand any impact and be able to carry the body.
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Delivery to 
Sea

Our support team is here to make sure things runs smoothly, so you can get on with other things. Our aim is to provide the best service we can for all our burials at sea.
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“Hello John
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!! 

For enabling us to give My Mum and Dad
such a lovely send-off on Monday! 

All your planning really paid off! Mandy “
“Dear John
thank you so much to you and your team for making our day so special. 
all the best
Claire”
“Thank you for sending me that and, on behalf of myself and my family, thank you so so much for all your work in
helping us fulfil my grandad's final wishes. It was such a perfect send off - poignant but not depressing - and
exceeded all our expectations. Joseph”

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Have a question? We’re here to help. Send us a message and we’ll be in touch. 

How much does a funeral cost in the UK today?

2020 Sun Life’s Cost of Dying Report shows that the average cost of a UK funeral in 2019 was £4,417.

In fact, since we started our yearly Cost of Dying Report in 2004, prices have been steadily increasing. And these costs look set to keep going up. Read on for more about UK funeral prices, how they could affect you, and how you can plan ahead to help cover these costs.

 

Read more...... Sun Life's Report
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