Burials at Sea Options

*We Offer  Fixed Prices but reserve the right to make a fuel charge at the time of invoicing based on the then fuel price

Standard Boat & Licence Option


Skipper/Crew, Boat & Fuel, Marine Licence, All Marine & Harbour Dues for up to 10 passengers only


  • Tea/Coffee Mayflower Hotel prior to going sea
  • Location Certificate will be forwarded within 72 hours of committal taking place


Working with you funeral director please note their fees will apply on top of our price.



£3495*

Prices from 1 March 2024 for all Burials at the  the MMO Needles Site.  * There are additional fees to pay for the mandatory MMO DNA sampling costs (Guide Minimum Fees £675).  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-get-a-licence-for-a-burial-at-sea-in-england#dna-sample-consent-form-for-the-needles-site-only


Gold Boat & Licence Option

Boat, Skipper, Crew & Fuel, MMO Licence, All Marine & Harbour Dues for up to 10 passengers only


  • Tea/Coffee fo up to 10 guests a the Mayflower Hotel prior to going sea
  • Quayside Service with Minister (Fee up to £250)
  • Champagne Toast Aboard at the time of Committal              (2 bottles)
  • Floral Tributes (standard wreath & stem roses (£30)
  • Follow on Wake & Hospitality (wine soft drinks up to 10 guests (Budget £200) at The Mayflower Hotel Lymington*


*Bedrooms also available direct booking  01590 672160 or email mayflower@butcombepubs.com


£4295*

Prices from 1 March 2024 for all Burials at the MMO Needles Site. * There are additional fees to pay for the mandatory MMO DNA sampling costs(Guide Minimum Fees £675) .  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-get-a-licence-for-a-burial-at-sea-in-england#dna-sample-consent-form-for-the-needles-site-only


Budget Boat & Licence Option


We also Offer a Direct Budget Burials at Sea


No Family involvement or services - mourners cannot attend

- Date / Time agreed by Mamarine.com Llp

- Location Certificate will be forwarded within 72 hours of committal taking place



Working with you funeral director please note their fees will apply on top of our price.


£3195*

Prices from 1 March 2024 for all Burials at the MMO Needles Site. *There are additional fees to pay for the mandatory MMO DNA sampling costs(Guide Minimum Fees £675) .  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-get-a-licence-for-a-burial-at-sea-in-england#dna-sample-consent-form-for-the-needles-site-only


Swan's Services can provide minister’s to carry out the quay side service.
“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”

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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Send us a message

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

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