Members of U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps conduct a burial at sea ceremony aboard the USS Fort McHenry July 14 2012. The ceremony is performed at the request of the diseased service members and their family for their remains to be committed to the sea for all time. July 14 2012. 🇺🇲⚓😥 #GoNavy #Respect #usnavy #BurialAtSea #Amazing | Go Navy

Burial at Sea – From a Cruise Ship?Yes, you can scatter ashes at sea, but it takes planning. Cruise lines require permission plus death and cremation certificates, and ashes must be in a biodegradable urn. Guest Services will schedule a private moment for your family, and some lines even give a certificate with the date and coordinates.Only biodegradable petals or wreaths are allowed—no plastic or balloons. Flying with ashes? Use a TSA‑friendly urn and never check it.A little planning makes this