This was a wonderful burial experience for my son who loved to fish. it was serene, peaceful and calming. i cannot say enough good things to say about this experience. the crew were exceptional. i encourage all who can to use this as an alternative to traditional burial methods. you will not be disappointed!

Our parents were finally at peace while joining our ancestors recently when their ashes were scattered at sea thanks to the excellent service of San Diego Burial at Sea. The send-off although painful was beautiful and at the same time very professional. Highly recommend this service to anyone who has lost a loved one who wishes scattering ashes at sea. The Ha Family.

Our experience was perfect in every way! Tawanna was wonderful at planning and coordinating everything. The crew was exceptional. The ceremony was a beautiful way to honor and celebrate our loved one. We were blessed with a rainbow just before we placed the ashes in the water. I cannot thank San Diego Burial at Sea staff and crew enough for the perfect evening!

The whole experience of scattering my husbands ashes was daunting, but I know I made the right choice in selecting San Diego Burial at Sea. The office staff was professional, yet very compassionate. Did not feel pressure to buy anything other than what I already had in mind. Once we got to the yacht it was just as described. It was a beautiful day, peaceful, just lovely. The staff on the boat was great. Very helpful and made the overall experience memorable. I would definitely recommend their services to anyone in need. I feel my husband would be very happy with his send off.

My sister was buried at sea on June 12, 2021. Our family planned her memorial and our songs were gently played over a very good sound system on the boat. The crew suggested that my four grandchildren scatter rose petals in the ocean before the urn was placed in the water. I cry when I think of this because they turned the water into a rose garden. It was absolutely beautiful! And the crew! They were professional, yet gentle and caring, almost like family. I will forever be thankful for this beautiful send-off for my sister.

This was such an amazing experience. We were able to fulfill our dads wishes to be spread in the San Diego Ocean!!! Tawanna was so helpful with getting everything set up!!! Our Captain Art was the best. They both made us feel so comfortable and taken care of!!!

I was so fortunate to find such a reputable and professional company to help me release my daughters ashes at sea. What is such an emotional and private event was handled with tender loving care by everyone on the boat. The ride on the boat was lovely and having my family with me for this memorable memorial coupled with a professional crew is something I will always cherish. I recommend this company to anyone and I know that you will be handled with care.

We were very pleased with everyone at San Diego Burial at Sea. From day 1, they were very professional, caring, polite, easy to work with. They return calls promptly, explain everything they offer. They are not pushy and leave all decisions to their customers. The boat crew was amazing. We could not have asked for a better experience. I would recommend them to anyone.

This was the most amazing, beautiful experience! It completely exceeded my expectations and my mother would have been so pleased! Tawanna was excellent and so patient with my many questions and Jody made it all go smoothly on the boat. My 4 brothers and the rest of our family that was there all marveled at how beautiful it was! I cant ever thank you enough for making the very difficult final goodbye to our mother so much easier for us.

From the moment I contacted Burials at Sea through the day of our celebration of life for our sister, the team was very professional and willing to do everything to make our day special. We were lucky to go out on a beautiful 1934 ketch sailboat and the crew was great! Everyone did their best to make us comfortable. They provided some special touches such as rose petals. Mo was our facilitator and she really knows how to handle the plans for the day to tailor it to our wishes. Overall I would highly recommend them to plan your family’s memorial. And thank you to Tawana for making all of the arrangements.

From start to finish Tawana made a very grief filled situation of scattering my moms ashes loving and amazingly beautiful. she supported me through it all. put up with my phone calls all the time and was nothing but gracious regarding the loss of my mom. the day of the scattering was so beautiful the water was perfect and the crew if the yacht was caring, supportive and understanding. There could have been no one better for us than Joey.he made the scattering of my mom amazing. He knew when to give us privacy and when to come and talk with us. The captain Jeffrey was excellent and commanded the boat with expertise. They take you by seal Rock on the way back and that was amazing how much better that made us feel. My family felt so supported by everyone and I can say personally by Tawana the most. what a special person and what a gift she has to turn grief into beauty for families. Thank you all you are forever in mine and my families hearts. keep doing what you do.all my love and gratitudeYvonne Jensen Di Giovanni

The day was perfect and everything went just as planned. Burials at Sea took care of everything and I was able to focus on family and the memories of my loved one. Thank you for a memorable experience.

I researched long and hard to find the right place to handle my Moms burial at sea especially since we could not attend due to Covid-19. What a breathe of fresh air when I found Tawanna at San Diego Burial at Sea. She was a life saver! She handled every single detail including getting the permit and personally picking up my Moms remains. She arranged Capt. Randy Close to take my Mom to her favorite diving spot at La Jolla Canyon. My Dad was on shore watching. The Capt. made sure he saw my Dad before proceeding. They made this burial at sea a beautiful memories for our family. I wish I could give them a million stars! Thank you Tawanna, Capt. Randy and Summer for all that you did way above and beyond our expectations. Alice

The San Diego Burial at Sea team was very professional, kind and accommodating in how they handled our memorial service. Tawanna is an excellent customer service professional who worked hard to ensure that we had the perfect memorial experience. Highly recommend this company for Burial at Sea services. They really helped us honor our grandmother properly.

I organized an ash scattering service for my friend who passed away at the end of 2020.San Diego Burial at Sea offers the most professional and personalized service that I have ever seen in U.S Service industry. I was first greeted by T who patiently explained to me the detail of the service they are providing as well as transparent pricing on the phone. The appointment process was easy and I put down deposit to confirm the appointment.At the date of my appointment. S greeted me at the Marian office and we went over the forms and payments. S accompanied and assisted us throughout the entire duration and she was amiable, thoughtful and caring during the entire time.I highly recommend and support you hiring San Diego Burial at Sea for your loved one because the staff connects with you and they care. It is not only a service that they are offering but also an emotional and spiritual healing moment.

San Diego Burial at Sea and Funerals Your Way did an exceptional job of honoring my late fathers wishes. I had a million questions; it was a stressful time and I really wasnt sure what I wanted to do. Tawanna talked to me numerous times over the phone and sent me emails with detailed descriptions and photos of the options available to me. She is a huge asset to the company, really going above and beyond to make sure I had all the information I needed to make an informed decision. Although Tawanna made some recommendations, I didnt feel pressured to do things a certain way or spend money on things I didnt want or need. After I made my choice, the company did everything they said they would do and followed up with me to thank me for my business. This place does things right.

S D Burial at Sea was professional and thorough from pick-up and cremation through scattering at sea. Twanna was extremely helpful throughout the process. She had a list of decisions that needed to be made and provided suggestions based on her years of experience when asked. The crew of Aolani was excellent. Jody made everyone comfortable and facilitated a wonderful afternoon with everything going exactly as planned. I am 83 and not very stable. Jennifer helped get me safely down the rear steps of the catamaran so I could scatter my wifes ashes. Captain Stephen did a beautiful recitation of the poem I had selected. After the scattering, he navigated the boat just offshore of Kellogg Beach in view of our condo.All in all, it was a beautiful celebration of my wifes life thanks to the flawless teamwork of the San Diego Burial at Sea team. I want them to help scatter my ashes when it is my time.

My family is so grateful to San Diego Burial at Sea. Tawanna helped us pull it all together (and pull it off!) with very short notice. Cynthia, our hostess, could not have been sweeter or more authenticity interested in us having everything we needed and Captain Randy was the best. Going out of his way to point out fun things for the kids. So friendly and welcoming.The rose petals with the ashes was unexpectedly beautiful and perfect and we were so glad Cynthia was taking photos cuz we were really not up to it. This is definitely how I want my own ashes scattered when the time comes.Thank you for doing what you do. It meant the world to us.

I couldn’t have asked for a better crew to help make this burial a memorable moment. They take great care of their customers and truly enjoy helping make sure everything goes to plan. Thank you Jody for being a shoulder to lean on throughout what could have been a much more stressful event.

Our Memorial Service was on August 16, 2020 with Burial On the Sea. From the time that I book the event from Tawanna and the crew that assist my family with the service was excellent. I want to Thank and appreciate Tawanna and the Crew. I would recommend you all 100 percent excellent care and taken care of all us to see to our needs. Thank you again to the Staff at Burial at the Sea, San Diego, CA. The Clark Family

My brother lived an amazing life, he deserved a beautiful send-off and San Diego Burial at Sea made this entirely possible. The day started off with a bit of rain, but my brother loved to surf and rainy days made for the best waves. Even with the rain, the boat ride was smooth and calm. A huge rainbow highlighted the sky and the rain broke at just the right moment when his ashes were placed in the water.On behalf of our family, I want to thank you for your kindness and empathy during a very difficult time. The communication with Tawanna up to the day whether by phone or email was crystal-clear and responses to any questions were immediate. The crew on the boat were genuinely comforting and accommodating. San Diego Burial at Sea provides a unique and invaluable service, allowing my family to say goodbye and lay my brother at rest, in a very memorable, beautiful way.

My Wife Carole and I decided to have our ashes buried with Burial at Sea, when Carole passed away, I contacted Tawanna at Burial at Sea to make the arrangement. Tawanna was always professional compassionate and very helpful with all my questions. She made the memorial very personal and special The Captain on the Catamaran and the two hostesses Jody and Jennifer, set up a beautiful memorial table in the boat for the URN, Wreath and Flowers and where very compassionate and attentive. My wife Caroles wishes to be buried where to be on the same Latitude Longitude from Caroles parents grave side at Point Loma Cemetery on the pacific side.

Monday, October 7, 2019 on the one year anniversary of his passing, we placed my husbands ashes into the ocean at sunset. Mo and Captain Jeff were absolutely wonderful to us. The whole crew at SDBaS was very gracious to work with. Professional and understanding. It was the most peaceful and meaningful experiences of the last year.I highly recommend San Diego Burial at Sea. ❤️🤙🏻

Our family had a beautiful, memorable day on the Aolani Catamaran, and it will be a lovely memory forever. The Crew members were so helpful and compassionate, beginning with Tawanna assisting us with organizing, to our Facilitator, Jody, our Crew member, Holly, and certainly Captain Steve. It was everything we hoped it would be.

Twanna Mathie, her many co-workers and the captain and crew of the catamaran helped my family, friends and I say our final good byes to my dear Aunt and Uncle in scattering both of their ashes together off the coast at Point Loma, San Diego. Twanna was very responsive to my emails and calls prior to our scheduled date of November 3, 2019. She answered all my questions from the beginning. I am so grateful for San Diego Burials at Sea in making the day go smoothly. I would not hesitate to recommend or use their company again.Now, 4 months later, when I think about the day we scattered the ashes of both my aunt and uncle, I have such good memories of that day. I cant say thank you enough to San Diego Burial at Sea.

June 8, 2019 we scattered my sisters ashes close to Hotel Del Coronado. The weather was simply perfect. Sunny and Warm. Tawanna and her crew were fantastic and so caring! We also used San Diego Burial at Sea for my father back in 2013, again, extremely gracious service. I guess if i must leave this earth this will be my choice of saying Aloha. Thanks Tawanna and crew!

San Diego Burial at Sea was absolutely amazing for such a difficult time. They were professional, compassionate, responsive, and accommodating. The crew members were amazing as well and made the process really smooth. I was a bit nervous because I’ve never had to do this before, but the crew took care of everything and went over everything step by step. I highly recommend San Diego Burial At Sea.

Our youngest daughter passed away in Feb of 2020. Due to COVID we could not honor her wishes to be buried a sea. March of 2021 We decided it was time. I spent over a week trying to find somewhere to help me make plans. I forget where I got phone number for San Diego Burial at Sea. My call was answered by Tawanna. She was so calming. She answered ALL my questions. She guided me through what I needed to do. She had an answer for all my questions. It was like I was her only client and spent lots of time with me. On April 11th, our family with guidance from Tawanna, we buried our daughter.The crew met us on time and helped us get settled on ship. Captain Randy and the hostess explained every detail of what was going to happen. They were terrific.My heartfelt gratitude to Tawanna and San Diego Burial at Sea, that we were able to honor our daughters wishes with dignity. They made it easy and gave us peace.

I cannot recommend Tawana and San Diego Burial at Sea enough. Tawana was so understanding with all our phone calls and emails. We had extra concerns about my 89 year old mother being able to comfortably make the ceremony. Tawana went out of her way to make sure we picked a date when calm seas were expected. Host Cynthia and Captain Brooks were so friendly and took care to make sure she could safely enjoy and participate in the ceremony. It is never easy for a parent to say goodbye to their child, but my mom said afterwards that this was so much nicer than she thought it could be. I cannot thank you enough.

It was beautiful thanks to Tawana and all her help

It was a fantastic day to be scattering the ashes of my wonderful wife! We had shared 38 great years! The services that were provided by you great! Everything went extremely smooth and timely. The on board personnel were very helpful and understanding! Thank you!

Though saying goodbye to a loved one is so very difficult, San Diego Burials at Sea made our familys emotional day a beautiful one! The weather was perfect, amidst all of the sailboats... We scattered my husbands ashes into the sea, surrounded by rose petals and flowers. Tawanna and Summer were so helpful in coordinating the day, along with the rest of the crew. It was a day we shall never forget. Thank you!

The Captain and host were very friendly and very courteous toward my husband and I when our son passed away unexpectedly. They were very thoughtful and very respectful of our feelings. It is never easy to bury your children. They are supposed to bury you. The staff were all very respectful and very wonderful in helping us through this very emotional event. They helped guide us through all the steps very easy. It was a wonderful experience.

Everything about our experience with San Diego Burial at sea was first rate. From the first phone call everyone there ensured that we were given the perfect experience for our needs. Every person in our group told me that they were impressed with how the crew on the boat took care of them. They provided us the perfect send off for my dad.

All details were taken care of quickly and easily. We had a wonderful experience all around with San Diego Burial at Sea. Was nice to have someone guide me through this so thoughtfully at a time when I didnt want to have to deal with anything. Catering was excellent as well. Would highly recommend for your loved one.

I relied on the reviews to go with San Diego Burial at Sea and will now add my 5 star review. Captain Jeff, Cynthia, Tawanna and everyone behind the scenes made this a very positive and memorable experience. They were thoughtful and caring and I couldnt have asked for anything more. This was a service for my mom. What beautiful memories were created for her children and grandchildren.

We all agreed that this was the most beautiful Celebration of Life wed ever witnessed. My husbands passing was a very difficult time for me and yet the office people to the crew were all so helpful, friendly, and caring. The bio-gradable sea turtle urn was such a perfect idea. I totally recommend this company. Thank you for helping me through a very difficult time and making for us a beautiful memory.

Great folks, from Tawanna to the Captain. Made for a wonderful day out on the water. Nice touches added by all, including a nice reading from Tennyson, and the eight bells was a nice touch. They have thought of everything, and will give you as much or as little help as you need.

Every detail was taken care of with respect and honor to our Father. My sisters and I had a lovely farewell while honoring his wishes.

Very professional and compassionate. Very respectful on how I wanted things to be. Awesome experience at a difficult time. Highly recommend

Very nice, friendly and warm with great services. What a memorable experience in our life. Thank you so much.Mimi

Our mothers final wish was to swim with the whales. My brother arranged the day (so I had no idea what was in store for us).It was a rainy day and I was uneasy about going to the ocean and the waves. The crew (Capt Brandon and 1st Mate Jane) were WONDERFUL. They were very sensitive to my uneasiness and had all the perfect suggestions.When we arrived our destination we saw a few blowholes appear in the horizon. Then 2 humpback whales appeared. It was perfect. We stopped the boat and the ashes and rose petals were released.After the event we road back into the harbor and saw the many love boats, animals and watched the sailboats come out for the day. I highly recommend this boat tour. They did a wonderful job.

My family and I chartered a boat through San Diego Burials at Sea and we couldnt be more thrilled with the experience. Over the phone, Pauline was so helpful guiding us through all of our options. Once our date came, we had Jane as our hostess and she was just delightful. Our captain was Joey and he was a joy. At one point I was able to steer the boat for a few minutes, which was a lot of fun for me! Highly, highly recommended!

Wanted to write a very positive review of Burial at Sea in San Diego. From the first time I dealt with Tawanna to plan the scattering of our parents ashes to the actual event this past weekend, my family and I cannot say enough about how wonderful the experience was having Burial at Sea help provide the family closure and finality to our parents wishes. The day was and the crew (Capt Jeffrey, Shelby and Jennifer) was excellent and made us feel so good throughout the morning and were very flexible and accommodating. As my siblings told me after, the day was perfect and that our parents would have been very happy to see that we honored their wishes and did so with class. This experience would not have been possible without the support and execution by Burial at Sea. Thank you again Tawanna, Capt Jeff, Shelby and Jennifer for a memorable day.

San Diego Burial at Sea helped our family honor my husbands final wish to be released into the Pacific, a place he loved so much. The facilitator, Summer, is a lovely person with a kind, gentle way and the captain, Brandon, is very competent and helpful. Together they made a difficult experience as pleasant as the circumstances allowed. A whale breached on the way out which was unexpected gift to us all. Most importantly, we honored my husbands wish to return to the ocean where he had spent so much of his life.

It was a beautiful day to scatter my parents’ ashes at sea. Jane, the host, and Peter, the Captain of the boat, could not have been kinder. They made a potentially difficult situation peaceful and lovely. I truly believe my parents would have been really pleased with how it all went. We especially appreciate Summer for making our keepsake and for Pauline coordinating the event.

SD Burial at Sea provided us a great service for our late daughter. They were very kind and accommodated even with the last minute changes to make sure we had a smooth memorial service. Thank you so much for all of your help!

I contacted Burials at Sea for the purpose of having a Celebration of Life for my husband. A cruise with brunch on board, sharing memories of him and at the conclusion distribution of my husbands ashes. I did not know anything about how to proceed. Tawanna guided me through the process, obtained the necessary permit and arranged everything perfectly. Somehow she even managed to order one of San Diegos most perfect weather days too! Shes that good!

The crew was very respectful and made my moms celebration of life a very memorable experience. I would definitely recommend.

Nearly a decade flew by, and I still had the ashes of my mother, husband and two dogs in boxes in my bedroom. I didn’t know what to do, and couldn’t bear the thought of letting them all go, but I realized it simply had to be done. After much angst about how and where to release the ashes, I called San Diego Burials at Sea. They were extremely knowledgeable, professional and quite sensitive to my situation.Convinced that letting go of the earthly ashes by scattering them at sea was the answer, I gathered a small group of close friends and chartered the yacht. I brought the four boxes on board, along with plenty of champagne. The captain and the yacht host could not have been nicer, or more understanding.While heading out of San Diego Bay to the open ocean, I shared stories of my mother Mercedes, husband Dave, and our beloved dogs Sammy and Jessie. We all cried … and laughed. I had recorded music that was meaningful to me, and the captain played it so that we could hear it out on the bow, while the host made sure we were all comfortable.When the time came, the captain positioned the yacht so that it faced the beautiful Hotel Del Coronado and the San Diego skyline. What was amazing to me is that the host prepared the ashes in an urn – each individually – mixed with rose petals. I gave a short eulogy for each loved one, and we all toasted with our champagne. The host went back inside the boat to prepare the next ashes for scattering, giving us time to reflect in between each one.It is difficult to explain how beautiful it is when the ashes and rose petals disperse into the ocean. They leave a beautiful trail that slowly becomes part of the water. What followed was an amazing emotional release, and even relief. They were free! And the best part was, that now, every time I look out to the ocean I think of them all. And I smile. It was truly an amazing experience.

From the point of first contact over the phone to the final de-boarding, my family and I all had a sense of gratefulness and peace. Our captain and hostess were excellent. We felt welcomed and comforted over the loss of my mother. The shells provided by which we placed notes in and the scattering of the ashes with the rose petals was so beautiful. The intimacy with the family as we traveled across the water listening to music we had selected was such a time of peace and serenity. As we gathered thoughts and memories for our final goodbyes, we experienced a special comfort upon scattering my moms ashes. Traveling back to the dock was a time of relaxation and wonderful memories. Thank you to all of you at San Diego Burial at Sea for providing us comfort, empathy and a very special experience that will always be cherished and remembered.

We had a great experience, very helpful and profesional crew.

We were from out of town and came back after 32 years to our home city to send my dads ashes into the sea. We were able to find San Diego Burial at Sea and without any notice they found us a captain and a host to take us out that day. Tawanna was so helpful and kind over the phone. Our ceremony was expertly handled, it was very small but our hostess Jane entered in the right moments - gave us space when needed - she was perfect. Captain Paul took us to a sheltered spot and made sure that there was no interference with waves or other shipping traffic. The preparations they handled was seamlessly with efficiency and a lot of care. I would strongly recommend them to anyone for any occasion - as you will be treated fairly, with respect, and very nice accommodations. Thanks to everyone who helped transition our father to a beautiful place.

My wifes passing was and still is a very painful experience but the ceremony with Burial at Sea was most touching and magical, the whole family reunited, it was a very caring time and we want to thank you for your wonderful service!!

Made a difficult situation go smoothly

The memorial service for our son could not have been more perfect! We had met with our Captain, Tawanna, previously to view the catamaran and get a feel for what it would be like. From the very moment we met her, we knew San Diego Burial At Sea was going to be the right choice for us! Tawanna, Shelby, Jennifer, and Steve (our boat Captain) were very gracious hosts and handled every detail with great care and concern. Even Pauline in the office was wonderful to deal with. We did not have any preoccupation or worry about a thing, because we felt so confident in their attention to each and every part of our event. This will be a beautiful memory for us to reflect on over the years to come. Thank you Tawanna, Shelby, Jennifer, Steve and Pauline.

We will be forever grateful for the care and compassion that Tawanna provided our family as we said goodbye to our Mom/Grandma/Great Grammy on a gorgeous day off the coast of Point Loma this past summer. Tawanna was creative and worked with us and our sensitivity to not having the great grandchildren upset about the ashes being “sprinkled”. After sharing funny and poignant stories, all of us took turns tossing orchids and leis in the water (as Tawanna suggested), while a very few discreetly scattered the ashes. Tawanna orchestrated the entire ceremony beautifully, and the ship’s captain and crew were wonderful as well. It was a perfect tribute to our Mom and a day of beautiful memories for our family – thank you so much!!

The team at San Diego Burial at Sea was amazing from the first call I made to Tawanna to the experience on the charter with the team. It was a tough day for me and my family as we scattered my Moms ashes, but the staff really made us feel at ease. They were very empathetic and nice.The charter was beautiful and clean and the captain took us out past Point Loma where we had the backdrop of the Hotel del Coronado. It could not have been prettier. After reading some poems and sharing some thoughts we dispersed the ashes into the sea. And the way the ashes are placed in an urn with rose petals made for a very beautiful spreading of the ashes.The staff was so friendly and really helped to keep things light with some humor mixed in so that once we got back to the dock we were in good spirits.All in all it was an exceptional experience. It is one of the hardest days we ever have to go through, however San Diego Burial at Sea made it as happy of a memory that we could ask for. I without a doubt recommend them to anyone in need of their services.

Such a beautiful and peaceful way to say goodbye and a wonderful company to help you.

Incredible experience thank you, Aloha