Long Beach vs. Marina del Rey for Burial at Sea

If you’re searching for a Burial at Sea in Long Beach, you’re not alone. Many Southern California families look for a peaceful, legal, and memorable way to Scatter Ashes at Sea close to Los Angeles. While Long Beach has a few small marinas and fishing vessels that occasionally offer sea burials, it is primarily a Commercial Port. Most families discover that Marina del Rey provides a far better and more pleasurable experience for ash scatterings and memorials on the water.

The Heart of Santa Monica Bay

Marina del Rey sits at the very center of Santa Monica Bay, just north of Long Beach, and serves the entire Los Angeles area — including Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach,Venice, Malibu, Playa del Rey, Burbank, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and Long Beach itself. From the marina, vessels travel a minimum of three miles offshore adjacent to the iconic, world renowned Santa Monica Pier, an intimate, beautiful, and scenic location recognized worldwide.

Fully Licensed and Coast Guard Inspected

When planning a sea burial, regulation compliance and safety are Paramount..Dignified Burials at Sea holds a California Cremated Remains Disposer License (#1036) and files the required VS9 permit with the county after every scattering — so families don’t have to worry about paperwork.Our vessels carry Los Angeles County Water Taxi Operator Licenses as well as a Water Taxi License and are U.S. Coast Guard inspected and examined  each year for over a thousand safety points.

By contrast, many Long Beach charter boats operate as bareboat charters, meaning the passenger technically becomes the “operator” and assumes liability. Choosing a licensed, time/voyage captained charter in Marina del Rey ensures the service is completely law-abiding, insured, while being held to the highest standards of safety and professionally and compassionately guided.

Comfort, Ceremony & Peace

Our flagship yacht, Legend, is the only Motor Yacht in the entire Marina del Rey Harbor that can legally leave the Harbor with more than 12 passengers (up to 41), and there are only a small handful that can leave with more than 6. Families can gather in comfort, bring flowers, play music, and share prayers or last words as the ashes are gently released onto the surface of the ocean. Morning sailings offer calm seas, while afternoon and sunset burials create unforgettable views over the Pacific.

Why Families Drive from Long Beach

Many families from Long Beach make the short trip up the coast because they want:

• The most complete, compassionate and comprehensive service available anywhere!

• A fully legal, licensed sea burial handled start-to-finish.

• A comfortable Motor yacht experience, not a fishing boat.

• The beautiful setting of The Marina Del Rey Harbor and Santa Monica Bay, often accompanied by dolphins and occasional whales.

• Peace of mind knowing every regulation — state, county, and federal — is met.

If you’re planning a burial at sea near Long Beach, consider Marina del Rey — the premier harbor for dignified, licensed ash scattering ceremonies in Los Angeles.