Funeral provider · San Bruno, CA

Ashes Scattering

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Riptide Charters, operating as Ashes Scattering Circle of Remembrance in Half Moon Bay, California, is a licensed ash scattering service that offers at-sea scattering ceremonies aboard their vessel, the RIPTIDE. They serve families seeking ocean burial options and also accept mailed cremains for unaccompanied scattering.

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Starting price: $50

About Ashes Scattering

Riptide Charters provides ash scattering services at sea from Half Moon Bay, California. The business is licensed by the State of California to scatter ashes on the ocean and operates their vessel, the RIPTIDE, which can carry up to 17 passengers. They offer both accompanied scattering ceremonies with family and guests present, as well as unaccompanied scattering for cremains received by mail. The service accommodates various family wishes including arrangements for clergy and flowers, and they explicitly state that all are welcome regardless of religious affiliation.

Ashes Scattering prices

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Service prices
Basic Scattering	$500
Multiple Scatterings	$100
Unaccompanied Scattering	$200
Shipping of Cremains	$50

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Ashes Scattering packages

Basic Scattering

$500

Exclusive use of RIPTIDE vessel for one hour
Up to 20 passengers (typically 15 under current regulations)
Scattering of cremains

$500 cash or $515 credit card. $3.00 per person harbor ticket fee applies. We only take one group at a time.

Multiple Scatterings

$100

Additional scattering for multiple cremations on same trip

Per individual additional cost (e.g., husband & wife) due to additional paperwork

Unaccompanied Scattering

$200

Receive and scatter cremains by mail
Optional documentation with photo
Optional flower purchase

$200 per individual. Disposition Permit required for cremains from outside California.

Shipping of Cremains

$50

Receive mailed ashes and transport to boat

$50 per individual. Additional storage fee of $50 per week if stored more than several days.

Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.

Services offered

Funeral homes

Faith & language

Faith traditions served

Secular / humanist

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Ash scattering at sea
Pet scattering
Unaccompanied scattering for mailed cremains

Where is Ashes Scattering?

San Bruno, CA

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Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Included

The funeral home's basic services and staff fee
Transfer of the deceased into their care
Coordination of permits and paperwork
Use of facilities for a viewing or service
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Usually extra

A casket, urn, or burial vault
A cemetery plot or cremation fee
Flowers, catering, and obituary notices
Certified copies of the death certificate

Frequently asked questions

How much does basic scattering cost at Ashes Scattering?

Ashes Scattering lists basic scattering at $500. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

How much does multiple scatterings cost at Ashes Scattering?

Ashes Scattering lists multiple scatterings at $100. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

How much does unaccompanied scattering cost at Ashes Scattering?

Ashes Scattering lists unaccompanied scattering at $200. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

What services does Ashes Scattering offer?

Ashes Scattering offers funeral homes. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Ashes Scattering located?

Ashes Scattering is located in San Bruno, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Ashes Scattering give me an itemized price list?

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