How are the cremains (ashes) dispersed into the ocean?
Scattering ashes can be done several ways. The most popular ways is to simply pour the cremains directly from the original container into the ocean. Special urns are now made for burials at sea. They are 100% biodegradable and can be placed into the ocean. This method limits the amount of handling. The cremains can also be placed into to a wicker basket lined with biodegradable paper and then lowered into the ocean. Family and friends can participate in “lowering the cremains to the deep” by assisting in letting go of the rope.
