Berlin sea burial

The burial at sea offers a dignified and nature-loving opportunity to say goodbye. Burial at sea is a particularly suitable choice for people who had a deep connection to the sea or wanted a return to the natural cycle of nature. The deceased person's ashes are lowered into the sea in a biodegradable urn and transferred to the bottom of the sea, where they dissolve in an environmentally friendly manner and return to the natural cycle. For relatives, burial at sea creates a unique way of remembrance without the hassle of a traditional grave.

Benefits of burial at sea — a natural and dignified alternative

Burial at sea offers relatives and deceased people various benefits:

Closeness to nature: The farewell in the sea is considered particularly peaceful and sublime and is suitable for people who were connected to the sea.
No grave maintenance: Since no conventional grave is required, the obligation to care is eliminated, which relieves the burden on relatives.
Individual ceremonies at sea: The ceremony can be personalized, for example with music, flowers or personal speeches.

Eco-friendly: The biodegradable urns completely dissolve and do not pollute the sea.

Where can sea burials take place for Berliners?

Since sea burials in Germany may only take place on open seas, they cannot be carried out directly in Berlin. Nevertheless, there are many ports on the coasts of the North Sea and Baltic Sea that make sea burial from Berlin easy.

Burial in the Baltic Sea (e.g. from Rostock or Warnemünde)

The Baltic Sea is one of the most popular regions for sea burials in Germany and is the easiest to reach from Berlin. Specialized shipping companies offer silent or accompanied funerals from ports such as Rostock and Warnemünde.

Burial at sea in the North Sea (e.g. from Cuxhaven or Büsum)

The North Sea, with ports in Cuxhaven and Büsum, is also a frequently chosen region for sea burials. The endless expanse and the open sea give many people a feeling of freedom and are ideal for a final rest.

Burial at sea in Travemünde (Lübeck Bay)

Travemünde also offers sea burials in Lübeck Bay and is easily accessible from Berlin. Here, relatives have the opportunity to accompany the ceremony on board and personalize the farewell.

Provider of sea burials on the North and Baltic Seas

For a sea burial from Berlin, there are various experienced providers who guarantee dignified support. We are happy to help you find the right shipping company and complete all necessary formalities.

Shipping companies on the Baltic Sea:

Shipping companies on the North Sea:

Lübeck Bay region:

Baltic Sea burials

How much does a funeral at sea cost?

The costs of a funeral at sea vary depending on the provider and the desired ceremony. As a rule, the costs consist of the urn, the transfer of the ashes, the organization of the ship's rent and the farewell ceremony:

Silent burial (without relatives): starting at around 150€.
Accompanied funeral (with relatives): from around 1,500€ to 3,000€, depending on the ship and number of guests. The costs may be higher for larger ceremonies.

In addition, there are the regular funeral costs for a cremation, which are around 2,000-4,000 euros. Due to the omission of grave costs, sea burial remains the cheapest type of burial.

How does a sea burial work?

The process of a sea burial usually comprises the following steps:

Transfer of ashes: After cremation, the ashes are filled into a special, water-soluble urn, which is suitable for environmentally friendly burial in the sea.
Ceremony on water: Relatives who want an accompanied funeral can individually design the funeral service on a ship with music, flowers and memorial words.
Burial of the urn: The urn is solemnly lowered into the water. The exact location of the burial is often recorded on a nautical chart so that relatives can visit the place again later.
Return and remembrance: After the burial, the ship circles the burial place a few times. Relatives can put flowers or stones in the water. On request, the return journey can be accompanied by a joint snack

Remembrance after the burial at sea

After the burial at sea, the relatives receive a card with the exact coordinates of the burial place. Many families visit this site later on memorial trips or scatter flowers on the sea. Some shipping companies offer annual memorial trips, during which burial sites can be visited.

Weather conditions and planning

To ensure a dignified and safe ceremony, weather conditions are carefully monitored in advance. The burial at sea only takes place in safe weather conditions, so that a smooth process is guaranteed.

We will assist you with your funeral near Berlin

Our team will help you with all steps of a funeral at sea — from picking up the deceased person to coordinating with the shipping company to planning the farewell ceremony. We will help you to arrange your farewell at sea in a dignified manner and in accordance with your wishes and will also take on all necessary formalities. Let us create a peaceful and natural farewell together in harmony with nature.

Should it be a bit warmer?

The Memovida extra: Do you love Mallorca or the Côte d'Azur? Do you prefer the Mediterranean Sea to the North Sea or the Baltic Sea? Through our partners in Saint Tropez or Port d'Andratx, we provide you with affordable sea burials even in warmer climes.

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Let us create a peaceful and natural farewell together in harmony with nature.

Eternally connected to the sea — sea burials in Berlin