Crematory · Miami, FL

New Choice Burials

5.0(56) Verified on Google

New Choice Burials, operated by Captain Dawn Mergelsberg since 2009, specializes in scattering cremains at sea in the Atlantic Ocean off South Florida. The service departs from Haulover Inlet in Miami Beach and provides families with a certificate documenting the date, latitude, and longitude of the scattering.

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Established: 2009

About New Choice Burials

New Choice Charters, dba Capt. Dawn's New Choice Burials, was formed in 2009 and registered in the state of Florida by Captain Dawn Mergelsberg. The company has been providing funerals by scattering cremains in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South Florida, including Miami, Miami Beach, Surfside, Bal Harbor, Hallandale, Hollywood and Sunny Isles. Captain Dawn works with many of the funeral homes and crematories in the Miami, Broward, and Fort Lauderdale areas on a regular basis, providing professional and caring service to help families commemorate the memories of their departed loved ones.

Typical cremation prices in Miami

New Choice Burials doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Miami typically charge:

Low

$225

Typical

$1,025

High

$6,280

City-wide figures from 34 published prices — not New Choice Burials'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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Services offered

Cremation
Funeral homes
Burial
Prepaid funeral

Who you’ll work with

Captain Dawn Mergelsberg
Founder and Operator
Captain who operates the scattering at sea service and works with funeral homes and crematories in the Miami, Broward, and Fort Lauderdale areas.

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Scattering ashes at sea
Funerals at sea

Where is New Choice Burials?

HOME OFFICE, 2060 NE 124th St, Miami, FL

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Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

New Choice Burials reviews

Updated July 2026

5.0

56 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

5.0 from 56 reviews on google

What cremation prices usually include

General context, not specific to New Choice Burials: a typical cremation price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

Included

Transfer of the deceased into the provider's care
The cremation itself and crematory fee
A basic cremation container
Return of the ashes to the family
Filing of required permits and paperwork

Usually extra

A viewing, visitation, or memorial ceremony (that's a full-service cremation)
An urn beyond the basic container
Certified copies of the death certificate
Flowers, obituary notices, or catering

Frequently asked questions

What services does New Choice Burials offer?

New Choice Burials offers cremation, burial, funeral homes and prepaid, and is a crematory. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is New Choice Burials located?

New Choice Burials is located at HOME OFFICE, 2060 NE 124th St, Miami, FL. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will New Choice Burials 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.