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Ashes at Sea

The Vessel

Alaska Sunrise

The Alaska Sunrise is a top-notch fishing vessel, but it is also clean and cozy enough for our Ashes at Sea trips.  This vessel is spacious and comfortable, with plenty of indoor seating and room to stretch.  It is also fast and smooth riding. There is a head (restroom) on board, as well as life jackets for all. The Alaska Sunrise is licensed for up to 22 passengers, plus 2 crew.

Ashes at Sea

Ashes at Sea

$750 (approx 1.5 hrs)

Ashes at Sea

Please call 503-322-0007 for availability and booking.

Take up to 22 passengers aboard our comfortable vessel, the Alaska Sunrise, to release a loved one’s ashes into the sea.  We’ll travel 3 miles offshore and make a stop to allow your group to hold a service.   A card with the coordinates of the location the ashes are released will be included.

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Biodegradable urns are usually readily available from funeral homes, and make a stunning descent into the water. Tours are usually scheduled in the afternoon, but time may be changed due to weather considerations or upon special requests.  Special locations are also usually available on request but may include extra charges if travel time causes trip to last longer than 2 hours.  Some popular locations include the waters off Oceanside (approx $750-1000 – 2.5 to 3 hrs) and Cannon Beach (approx $1000-$1500 – 4 hrs).  If you would like your loved one’s ashes dispersed at sea but do not wish to venture onto a boat, we can provide transport and release of ashes to sea while you stay on dry land.  Same fees apply – please ask.

Physical Demand:
Level 1 Trip
This is a Level 1 trip (more info)

Available times:
July-September (April-June also available weather permitting)

Note – Please let us know if you will have children younger than 7 onboard.

Planning your trip

 

There are so many things to consider when a loved one has passed.  Here are some helpful details to consider when planning an Ashes at Sea service.

  • Weather or rough ocean conditions can sometimes ruin the best laid plans.  If you are coming from out of town, or if your group involves many separate parties all meeting to attend this service, please consider what you will do if the conditions are too rough to make the trip.  We can often reschedule you to another day if you are flexible or have planned a backup date.
  • Think about who’s on your passenger list.  We are happy to accommodate all ages, but kids under 40 lbs will need to provide their own Coast Guard Approved life jacket.  Also, kids under 5 years old will need to be attended closely.  Since their motor movements aren’t developed enough to be able to walk on a moving surface, they will need to be physically supported while standing or walking, or be seated with an adult at all times.  Elderly passengers or passengers with balance issues also may need constant assistance from another able-bodied passenger.
  • How are your ashes prepared?  Some funeral homes can compress ashes into a disc shaped form that is easily deposited into the sea.  It makes a beautiful trail when it slowly descends.  Ashes can also be released in their true state, but we recommend a solid cannister rather than a bag.  Ashes will be released in a much neater manner when being poured from a cannister.
  • Is anyone in your group prone to motion sickness?  We recommend taking some medication well before the trip (according to package directions) if so.  Feeling queasy can ruin a trip for some people.
  • Have you filled out any necessary paperwork?  You can find out the current state requirements here:———.  Our crew will provide you with a written record of the Lattitude and Longitude location of the ashes when you release them.

All trips are on a “weather permitting” basis – FOR YOUR SAFETY