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.


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

Burial at Sea offers relatives and deceased people various benefits:
Eco-friendly: The biodegradable urns completely dissolve and do not pollute the sea.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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Anschließende Kosten: Diese umfassen Leistungen Grabstein- und Inschriftenkosten sowie die langfristige Grabpflege. Einfache Grabsteine beginnen bei etwa 1.000 Euro, während aufwändigere Gestaltungen bis zu mehreren Tausend Euro kosten können. Auch die Kosten für die Grabpflege hängen von der Größe und Bepflanzung des Grabes ab. Sie können beim zuständigen Friedhofsgärtner erfragt werden.
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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:
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 process of a sea burial usually comprises the following steps:
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.
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.
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.
Let us create a peaceful and natural farewell together in harmony with nature.

Burial at sea is subject to clear legal regulations in Germany. These concern both implementation and environmental requirements and permits required for burial at sea.
Sea burials may only be carried out by authorized shipping companies are carried out, which have the appropriate permit. Relatives cannot independently organize such a funeral, but must contact a funeral home or a specialized sea funeral shipping company. In addition, the deceased person must first cremated because no burial of coffins in the sea is allowed in Germany.
In order to be able to carry out a sea burial, a official approval necessary. This is issued by the responsible maritime authorities or water and shipping authorities. The prerequisite for this is usually a declaration from the deceased or relatives that a burial at sea corresponds to the deceased person's wish.
In addition, the funeral home must ensure that all regulatory requirements are met, in particular with regard to Regulations of the respective federal states and the funeral laws.
Yes, sea burials are subject to strict environmental requirements in order to to protect nature and the maritime ecosystem. The most important regulations are:
After the funeral, the relatives receive a Nautical chart with exact coordinates the funeral home so that memorial trips can be made later.
Although Berlin itself has no direct access to the sea, there are numerous opportunities for Berliners to arrange a sea burial in North and Baltic Seas to have it carried out.
In Germany, sea burials are only available at open seas allowed — i.e. in the North Sea or Baltic Sea. Inland rivers and lakes are no approved burial areas, as this is where legal regulations on Water purity and nature protection apply.
In addition, there are regulations to ensure that sea burials are carried out in a protected area where they are not disturbed by water sports or other activities.
A sea burial is a particular alternative to a traditional burial. It combines the peace of the sea with a deep connection to nature and allows you to say goodbye in a unique setting.
Whether in the Baltic Sea with Warnemünde, Usedom or Rügen, or in the North Sea from Cuxhaven, Büsum or Wilhelmshaven — there are many options for a dignified burial at sea, which are easily accessible from Berlin.
We are happy to advise you on the various options and help you organize an individual sea funeral that meets the wishes of the deceased.