Can I be thrown into the ocean when I die?

No. The MPRSA general permit for burial at sea applies to ocean waters. States may not authorize burials in ocean waters or relax a federal requirement for ocean dumping. States may not relax the MPRSA General Permit requirement that burials in ocean waters must be conducted at least three nautical miles from shore.

Is it legal to put human ashes in the ocean?

Spreading Ashes at Sea Is Allowed It is legal to spread ashes at sea, but anything put in the water must decompose easily. You can release flowers or wreaths into the water, but they must decompose easily. While a permit is not required, you must report the burial to the EPA within 30 days.

How much does it cost to turn your body into a coral reef?

Costs range from $4,000 to $7,500 and depend on size. A smaller reef ball could accommodate your ashes alone. However, a large size would allow loved ones to be “buried” with you. Entire families could be buried together on a larger reef ball, which might be important to you.

Are Viking funerals legal?

Unfortunately, Viking funerals are basically illegal everywhere in the U.S. There are two spots in Colorado where you can burn people’s remains outdoors, but they only allow 12 funerals a year.

Why does the Navy do burial at sea?

Burial at Sea is a means of final disposition of remains that is performed on United States Navy vessels. The committal ceremony is performed while the ship is deployed. Therefore, family members are not allowed to be present.

Do human ashes sink in water?

The ashes can simply be poured into the hole or placed in a biodegradable urn for burial. Scattering by Water – The remains are scattered onto a body of water from the shore, a dock or a boat. These will float on top of the water while the ashes sink below the surface.

Where can you not scatter ashes?

Auckland’s regional parks, the Auckland Botanic Gardens in Manurewa and Parnell Rose Gardens have prohibited the scattering of ashes in their parks and gardens. Ash scattering is also discouraged in local parks and on sports fields, where visitors picnic, exercise and relax.

Can you be buried in a coral reef?

Those who opt for interment in an artificial reef are first cremated. Then their ashes are mixed with concrete and molded into a reef ball—a hollow, holey structure that’s up to six feet wide and five feet tall. Family members often hold a memorial service when the reef ball is placed offshore.

Are funeral pyres legal in Texas?

A death certificate must specify the means of final disposition for the body, and there is no option for home cremation. However, no law prohibits home cremation, although local fire codes limit the size of open fires permitted.

Is burial at sea legal?

Burials at sea are legal in the US as long as some regulations are taken into account. For example ashes need to be scattered at least three nautical miles off the coast. In addition, the chartering company providing the service needs to have an official licencing to be able to provide ash scattering at sea services.