Funeral provider · Coronado, CA

Funerals At Sea

5.0(4) Verified on Google

Funerals at Sea is a San Diego-based maritime funeral service provider specializing in ash scattering, full-body sea burial, and celebration-of-life ceremonies conducted aboard privately-chartered, U.S. Coast Guard-certified yachts in the Pacific Ocean. Led by Captain John Valente and funeral director Judah Ben Hur, the company serves families nationwide and accepts cremains from across the U.S.

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About Funerals At Sea

Funerals at Sea of San Diego Bay is a maritime funeral service provider offering ash scattering, full-body sea burial, military honors, and celebration-of-life services in the Pacific Ocean off the San Diego coast. The company operates a network of U.S. Coast Guard certified and inspected yachts (Bella Luna, Antonina, Jada, and Romancing The Wind) and accepts cremains from anywhere in the United States. Led by Captain John Valente (a retired Deputy Sheriff and U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain) and funeral director Judah Ben Hur of Argos Funeral Services, the company provides both attended and unattended services for families who may not be located in San Diego. The business emphasizes its experience as one of very few charter companies in the U.S. offering full-body burial at sea services.

Typical funeral homes prices in Coronado

Funerals At Sea doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Coronado typically charge:

Low

$1,995

Typical

$3,695

High

$7,835

City-wide figures from 8 published prices — not Funerals At Sea's own rates. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, they must give you an itemized price list on request, in person or by phone.

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Funerals At Sea packages

Attended Ash Scattering

ash scattering ceremony
yacht charter
captain and crew

Family and friends attend the ash scattering ceremony aboard a private yacht

Unattended Ash Scattering

ash scattering ceremony
yacht charter
captain and crew

Ash scattering ceremony conducted without family attendance; available for families outside San Diego area

Full Body Sea Burial

full-body burial at sea
yacht charter
captain and crew
biodegradable materials

Full-body burial at sea using natural and biodegradable materials; one of very few services of this type available in the U.S.

Military Honors

military honors ceremony
ash scattering or full-body burial at sea

Specialized service for military personnel

Celebration of Life

celebration of life ceremony
yacht charter

Memorial service celebrating the life of the deceased

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

Services offered

Funeral homes

Who you’ll work with

Captain John Valente
Lead Captain, Operations Overseer
Retired Deputy Sheriff, U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain
Primary captain who coordinates full-body burials at sea and ash scattering services. Brings integrity and compassion to funeral arrangements with several years of experience in maritime burial coordination.
Judah Ben Hur
Funeral Director
Funeral expert from Argos Funeral Services who specializes in preparing the deceased for full-body sea burial. Described as the most knowledgeable funeral director for proper maritime burial preparation.

Faith & language

Faith traditions served

Nondenominational

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Full-body sea burial
Ash scattering at sea
Military funeral services
Celebration of life ceremonies at sea
Out-of-state cremains acceptance

Where is Funerals At Sea?

Coronado, CA

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Funerals At Sea reviews

Updated July 2026

5.0

4 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

5.0 from 4 reviews on google

What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to Funerals At Sea: a typical funeral homes price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

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
An itemized price list, required by the FTC Funeral Rule

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

What services does Funerals At Sea offer?

Funerals At Sea offers funeral homes. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Funerals At Sea located?

Funerals At Sea is located in Coronado, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Funerals At Sea give me an itemized price list?

Yes. The federal FTC Funeral Rule requires every funeral home to give you a written, itemized General Price List on request — in person or over the phone — and to let you choose only the goods and services you want. Always compare a couple of providers before deciding.