Munich sea burial

Burial at sea is a special and nature-oriented way of farewell, during which the ashes of a deceased person are handed over to the sea. It is ideal for people who have had a deep connection to water and want a return to the cycle of nature. During a burial at sea, the ash is released into the water in a biodegradable urn so that it dissolves naturally and becomes part of the environment. This creates a unique place of remembrance for the relatives, without the obligation to care for the grave. The exact location of the burial is often recorded and can be visited later by survivors.

The benefits of a sea burial

Burial at sea offers many advantages:

Nature-loving farewell: Burial in the sea is considered particularly peaceful and sublime — ideal for people who felt connected to nature and water.
Freedom of care: Since there is no traditional grave, there is no obligation to care, which relieves relatives.
Individual ceremony: The farewell party can be personalized and individual — whether with flowers, music or personal words.

Eco-friendly: The urns used are completely biodegradable and dissolve in water, making this form of burial particularly environmentally friendly.

Where can sea burials be carried out near Munich?

Since sea burials in Germany may only take place on the open sea and at least 3 nautical miles away from the coast, burial at sea directly in Munich or the surrounding area is not possible. The next options for a sea burial are the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. But sea burials can also be carried out on request in the Mediterranean or the Atlantic.

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

The Baltic Sea is a popular region for sea burials and is easily accessible from Munich. In ports such as Rostock or Warnemünde, specialized shipping companies offer the opportunity to hold silent funerals or ceremonies in the presence of the family.

Usedom sea burial
Albrecht sea burial
Sea burial eagle
Malte Fischer Sea Funeral Service
Lake burial Hohe Düne

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

The North Sea, with its defined burial areas from Cuxhaven or Büsum, symbolizes freedom and space for many people, which makes it a suitable place for final rest. Many shipping companies also offer accompanied and silent funerals here.

North Sea burial
Nordlicht shipping company
Malte Fischer Sea Funeral Service

Lübeck Bay

Baltic Sea burials

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Costs of a burial at sea

The cost of a funeral at sea varies depending on the provider and the chosen ceremony. The total costs consist of the urn, the transfer of the ashes, the burial of the ship 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.

The ceremony on board

The farewell ceremony usually takes place on a shipping company ship. At the burial position, the flag is set at half mast and the urn is solemnly released into the water. Relatives often have the option of adding flowers or painted stones to the water. After the burial, the ship turns around the burial site for a few laps before starting the return journey. On request, the return journey can be arranged in convivial get-togethers over coffee and cake.

Implementation in case of bad weather

The burial at sea is only carried out in safe weather conditions. The weather is closely monitored in advance to ensure a dignified and safe ceremony.

Participation in the burial at sea is voluntary. Relatives can decide for themselves whether they want to attend the ceremony. The wishes of the deceased are always respected and the burial can also take place without the family being present.

Remembrance and Remembrance of the Deceased

After the burial at sea, the survivors receive a card with the exact coordinates of the burial place. Many families later use this place for memorial trips or to scatter flowers. Some shipping companies also offer regular memorial trips, during which burial sites can be visited.

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We help you plan a sea burial

Our team will guide you through every step of organizing a funeral at sea. We support you with planning and take care of all necessary formalities and coordination with the respective shipping company. Together, we will create a dignified and nature-loving farewell — in harmony with nature.

For all those who want a sea burial in the Mediterranean, we also offer this option through our partners in Saint Tropez and Port d'Andratx. If desired, farewells can be arranged in the warmer waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

Let us arrange a dignified farewell together — in harmony with the wishes of the deceased and nature.

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Sea burials in Munich — last rest in harmony with water