A Watery Farewell Inspired By An Astrology Phone Reading

By Carol West


A burial at sea basically means that your remains are disposed of into the ocean. It is usually carried out from aboard a ship or a boat or from an aircraft. This kind of burial is the norm for those in the navy, however, private citizens all over the world also choose to send their loved ones off in this way. It is also something that astrology phone reading might be able to advise on.

The ceremony is carried often carried out by the captain of the vessel. In some instances, a religious representative from your chosen denomination is contracted to carry out the service. Most people use a religious representative that is close to the family during a private sea burial.

Burial at sea can take many forms. Where a full-bodied disposal is required the remains are often placed into a specially crafted casket or sewn into a sailcloth before being thrown to the depths. It has become a popular choice for people to request cremation after death. In instances where there are ashes as remains, the urn can be discarded into the ocean or the ashy remains scattered across the sea. There are some instances where ash and cement block have been used.

The navy, the sea version of the army, used burial at sea regularly. It is the obvious choice for someone who has fought for their country on water. During times of war sea burials are carried out in much the same way as during peaceful periods. The difference being the access to resources. Aboard a military vessel there often isn't a stockpile of caskets and the deceased are often simply sewn into sailcloths for the burial.

In modern times today it is possible to now take the remains to land by airlifting them. The ship doesn't have to return to shore. The family can then say their final farewells and prepare a burial on land if that is their choice to do so.

There are many times when the remains of the deceased are not available for a burial. A memorial ceremony as can be held at sea where flowers are dispersed into the water as a sign of respect, love and a final farewell. The cost of a full-body burial at sea can amount to considerable sums of money.

Burial at sea is quite an expensive option for the private citizen to choose. There are so many rules and regulations, both federal and state, pertaining to this kind of disposal. The red tape and costs mounting. In ancient times this kind of burial was practiced all the time but that isn't possible now. For the deceased who have been cremated, a sea burial is a much easier and less costly affair for those left behind. Charter a boat at a nominal fee and scatter the ashes at sea.

Saying farewell to a loved one, a friend or a war hero is not an easy task at the best of times. Allowing the deceased to rest in the place where they were most at home is a final wish you can grant them. Their memory will live on in your heart for a lifetime and their soul will float on the waves for eternity.




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