Links & Resources

Trusted external resources — the official regulators we reference, veteran services, and grief-support organisations. Verify current details directly with each source.

Please note: these are third-party resources, listed for convenience. Inclusion is not endorsement, and rules can change — always confirm current requirements with the relevant authority.

Official & Regulatory

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — Burial at Sea
The federal authority for U.S. waters: distance, depth and 30-day reporting rules, plus the official notification form. Search "EPA burial at sea" at epa.gov.
U.S. Navy — Burial at Sea Program
Free committal services for eligible veterans and service members, arranged through Navy and Marine Corps Mortuary Affairs.
UK Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Licensing and the designated burial-at-sea sites for England; see gov.uk for current guidance.
Transport Canada / provincial authorities
Rules for burial at sea in Canadian waters.

Veteran Services

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Burial benefits, eligibility and memorial options for veterans and families.
Navy & Marine Corps Mortuary Affairs
The point of contact to request a Navy burial at sea.

Grief & Bereavement Support

National and local grief-support organisations
Many countries have free bereavement helplines and counselling services. If you are struggling, please reach out — you don't have to manage alone.
Hospice and palliative-care networks
Often provide bereavement support to families, whether or not you used their services.
If you are in crisis, contact your local emergency number or a crisis line in your country right away.

Memorial Reef & Service Providers

Eternal Reefs — eternalreefs.com
Creates memorial "reef balls" that incorporate cremated remains into permanent reef structures placed offshore to support marine habitat.
Path to Eternity — pathtoeternity.org
Burial-at-sea and ocean memorial services.
Scattering Ashes Miami — scatteringashesmiami.com
Ash-scattering and ocean memorial charters in the Miami, Florida area.

These are independent third-party providers, listed for convenience only — not an endorsement. Always verify a provider's licensing, permits and reviews before booking.

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External links and organisations are provided for general information and support only; we don't control third-party content and inclusion isn't endorsement. Nothing here is legal, financial, medical or grief-counselling advice.