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Funeral provider · Oceanside, CA
Sea Star Burials At Sea
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Sea Star Dignified Burials at Sea operates from Oceanside Harbor, San Diego County, California, and specializes in dignified sea burials where families release cremains into the ocean. Services are customizable to be non-religious, religious, or spiritual, with optional participation of personal or referral ministers, and are priced more affordably than traditional funerals.
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- $200
About Sea Star Burials At Sea
Sea Star Dignified Burials at Sea is located in Oceanside Harbor, San Diego County, CA. The provider is dedicated to offering dignified and memorable burial-at-sea services where families can release their loved one's cremains to the ocean. Services are customizable to reflect the family's wishes—non-religious, religious, spiritual, or a time of celebration and remembrance. A Captain counsels the family before departure, provides orientation upon arrival, and oversees the ceremony while remaining flexible about their direct participation. The typical ceremony lasts about two hours, with orientation and tasks at the dock before departure.
Sea Star Burials At Sea prices
Price list published · source
| Sea Burial Charter - Small Group (10 or fewer) | $900 |
|---|---|
| Sea Burial Charter - Group of 20 or fewer | $1,400 |
| Sea Burial Charter - Group of 30 or fewer | $1,600 |
| Sea Burial Charter - Group of 40 or fewer | $1,800 |
| Unaccompanied Sea Burial | $375 |
| Weekend or Holiday Premium | $200 |
| Additional Time on Board | $500 |
Prices are estimates and change. Providers must give you an itemized price list under the FTC Funeral Rule — always confirm directly.
Sea Star Burials At Sea packages
Sea Burial Charter - Small Group (10 or fewer)
$900- Dignified burial at sea ceremony
- Captain counseling and orientation
- Guidance on releasing cremains
- Approximately two hours of service time
Sea Burial Charter - Group of 20 or fewer
$1,400- Dignified burial at sea ceremony
- Captain counseling and orientation
- Guidance on releasing cremains
- Approximately two hours of service time
Sea Burial Charter - Group of 30 or fewer
$1,600- Dignified burial at sea ceremony
- Captain counseling and orientation
- Guidance on releasing cremains
- Approximately two hours of service time
Sea Burial Charter - Group of 40 or fewer
$1,800- Dignified burial at sea ceremony
- Captain counseling and orientation
- Guidance on releasing cremains
- Approximately two hours of service time
Unaccompanied Sea Burial
$375- Dignified burial at sea without family present
Weekend or Holiday Premium
$200Additional charge applied to any charter scheduled for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or holidays
Additional Time on Board
$500- One hour of additional time on board
Hourly rate for extended time if desired
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
- Nondenominational
- Secular / humanist
Recognition & specialties
Specialties
- Burial at sea
- Ash scattering at sea
- Unaccompanied sea burials
- Custom memorial services
Where is Sea Star Burials At Sea?
Oceanside, CA
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- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sea Star Burials At Sea reviews
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Rating from Google · updated July 2026
5.0 from 10 reviews on google
What funeral homes prices usually include
General context, not specific to Sea Star Burials 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
How long does a burial at sea ceremony last?
The length of a burial at sea ceremony in Oceanside is generally two hours. You are not out to sea for the entire two hours. There will be a few tasks accomplished at the dock before departure (passenger orientation).
Can I bring my own minister to conduct the service?
Yes. If you choose, you can bring your own minister on board to conduct the memorial service. We can also make a referral if needed.
How far in advance do I need to make a reservation?
Reservations are required at least one week in advance, if at all possible. A fifty percent (50%) deposit is required to confirm a particular charter date.
What payment methods are accepted?
Credit/debit cards are accepted for all payments, however, each transaction will incur an additional 3% transaction fee.
What is the refund policy for deposits?
Charter deposits are non-refundable for all reservations made more than 2 months prior to charter date. All other deposits are refundable with 4 weeks prior notice confirmed by Sea Star's reservation office.
What if the weather is bad?
Inclement weather or other safety concerns may cause the sea burial charter to be postponed. This decision will be made by the Captain in concert with the family.
Can I bring refreshments on board?
Refreshments for your sea burial guests may be brought on board if desired.
How do I ship cremated remains if my loved one did not live locally?
Shipping cremated remains may be part of the process if you choose to schedule an unaccompanied burial at sea in Oceanside, or if your loved one did not live locally. The United States Postal Service published a guide instructing how to properly and safely ship cremated remains. Refer to USPS Publication 139 – 'How to Package and Ship Cremated Remains.'
How much does sea burial charter - small group (10 or fewer) cost at Sea Star Burials At Sea?
Sea Star Burials At Sea lists sea burial charter - small group (10 or fewer) at $900. 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 sea burial charter - group of 20 or fewer cost at Sea Star Burials At Sea?
Sea Star Burials At Sea lists sea burial charter - group of 20 or fewer at $1,400. 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 sea burial charter - group of 30 or fewer cost at Sea Star Burials At Sea?
Sea Star Burials At Sea lists sea burial charter - group of 30 or fewer at $1,600. 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 Sea Star Burials At Sea offer?
Sea Star Burials At Sea offers funeral homes. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.
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