The burial at sea enables the ashes to be handed over to the sea with dignity. Ideal for those with a particular connection to the sea and the natural cycle of water.
Burial at sea is among the most popular natural burial options in Germany.
We immediately take care of everything necessary — day and night, every day.
Take your time to get an overview — of the process, costs, and options.
In Germany, sea burials are permitted in designated areas of the North and Baltic Seas, outside the three-mile zone. The burial takes place from a ship departing from a German port.
Burials in the Atlantic or Mediterranean Sea are also possible. In inland waters, sea burials are generally not permitted, with a few exceptions in Rhineland-Palatinate.
You can choose between an accompanied and an unattended sea burial.
In the accompanied form, relatives participate in the journey. The captain gives a speech, the urn is ceremoniously committed to the sea, and a memorial service takes place upon request.
In the unattended sea burial, the captain carries out the interment without relatives present. It is simpler and usually more cost-effective. In both cases, relatives receive a nautical chart with the exact coordinates of the burial.
You don't have to go through anything alone. We'll walk every step with you — with empathy and without pressure.
You call us or inquire online – we'll calmly discuss everything and answer your questions. With a simple funeral power of attorney, we'll take care of every organizational step for you from that point on.
We collect the deceased person around the clock – from their home, a hospital, nursing home, or hospice. Subsequently, our experienced regional partners ensure a dignified transfer to a local crematorium.
We report the death to the registry office and apply for the death certificates on your behalf. We will inform you in advance which documents we require from you, depending on the marital status.
Once approved, we coordinate the cremation and handle all necessary paperwork. Afterwards, we transfer the urn to your chosen location – be it a cemetery, a burial forest, or a port for a sea burial.
Depending on the type of funeral, we organize the interment locally or in the surrounding area. Upon request, we can also plan the farewell ceremony – personalized and tailored to your wishes.
Using the death certificates, we manage the deregistration with health and pension insurance. For married individuals, we also apply for the survivor's pension for the surviving partner.
All regular services are included in the package price. Only the costs for the burial site are extra — these depend on the region and cemetery.
Sea burial is possible either anonymously or with accompaniment – each option includes consultation, transfer, cremation and formalities. For the anonymous option (from €1,900), no one is on board; however, relatives receive the exact position via a sea chart. With the FIRE Package (from €2,350), relatives can accompany, learn the position and bid a solemn farewell.
You pay these costs directly to the cemetery or crematorium — we list them transparently.
It always requires cremation, as the ashes are interred, not a coffin. Only a water-soluble sea urn is used, as prescribed by the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency.
Additionally, an official permit is required. It is usually granted if the sea burial corresponds to the wishes of the deceased. We will take care of the permits for you.
In an emergency, we are available for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our collection team is also available around the clock.
Information on the process and what to do in the event of an acute death can be found here.
In an emergency, we are available by phone for you 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. We offer our funeral services nationwide, with our headquarters in Berlin:
Here you can find all locations.
You can create a free offer here or simply give us a call. In any case, we will provide you with a non-binding consultation, discuss any questions you may have and how you would like your funeral to proceed.
