After Cremation Scatterings At Sea

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Sea Star Dignified Burials at Sea

Memorial Services and Scatterings of Cremains at Sea
Serving the End of Life needs for San Diego families since 1982

A Special Message from the Captain
I am committed to serving your needs on an individual and compassionate basis.

My formal education and years of on-board experience give me the unique ability to serve your family in a truly professional but personal manner.

There are other charter vessels and companies that offer similar services. However, my dedication to satisfying your needs with sensitivity and dignity is unsurpassed.

Owner/operator, 60-foot Sea Star.
Home port - Oceanside Harbor, California Qualifications:

B.A., Psychology, Villanova Universtity
M.A. Counseling Psychology, US International University
Conducting burials-at-sea since 1982
California State Cemetery and Funeral Bureau License #CRD565
A BBB Accredited business with an A+ Rating

The Sea Star
The 60-foot Sea Star is a US Coast Guard certified and inspected power vessel. Groups from 2 to 45 can be accomodated.

The Sea Star sails from the South Marina of Oceanside Harbor, Oceanside, California.

Contact the Sea Star
For more information, please contact Captain Joe Cacciola at

There are no set conventions that need to be followed during a Memorial Service and Scattering at Sea.
Upon arrival the entire group will be welcomed aboard and given an orientation by the Captain. Specific instructions will also be given to those who will actually be doing the scattering.
The Captain does not directly participate in the Service but will oversee and assist as needed.
Prior to the departure date the Captain will counsel the immediate family. He will make some suggestions as to how a Service may be conducted. Additional considerations will be discussed, to include flowers, music and photographic or video recording.
You will be sent a planning guide prior to the trip. This informative guide will help you plan for and carry out the final arrangements.

Length of trip is generally two hours.
Scheduling will be determined by the needs of the family and the availability of the boat.
Sunset trips are offered from May to mid-October.
Reservations are required at least one week in advance, if at all possible. A fifty percent (50%) deposit is required to confirm a particular date when signing the charter agreement.
Inclement weather may cause the trip to be postponed. This decision will be made by the Captain in concert with the family.
The cost of the trip ranges from $500 to $700 depending on the size of the group. Weekday trips are priced less than weekends. Additional time on board, if desired, is charged at a rate of $200 per hour.
Unaccompanied scatterings can be carried out at reduced cost.
Refreshments may be brought on board if desired.

"Thank you for providing a loving, special environment for my family. You made the whole experience more positive." -- K.S. Carlsbad, CA
"I can't begin to tell you how much we appreciated your help in the recent spreading of my wife's ashes over the Pacific. Your caring attention and guidance turned what could have been a very difficult experience into a beautiful and memorable ceremony. You knew exactly how everything should be done. The fact that you cared came through in all your words and actions. We certainly were in good hands with you." -- The H Family San Angelo, TX
"We want to thank you for your compassionate help in the Memorial Service at Sea for our son. It was a beautiful, unforgettable experience and a fitting tribute to him." -- Mr. and Mrs. R. Palos Verdes, CA
"Thank you for your kindness. You made the Memorial Service for my mother a little easier to handle." -- Y Family Bakersfield, CA
"We are writing to thank you for your kindness to our family during a difficult time for us. We greatly appreciated your thoughtfulness." -- R. Family Oceanside, CA
"Thank you very much for your special kindness to me and my family. Only the heart, not the words, can express my gratitude." -- W.H. Oceanside, CA
"I can't thank you enough for the wonderful day. It was magical, spiritual and full of love, hope and renewal. What lovely memories for the rest of my life!" -- M.D. North County San Diego, CA

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