The final resting place is determined by one of several people. The first being the deceased who left behind instructions or wishes. If those wishes specify burial at sea Florida Ocean, then so be it. The second being the family. Family will inter the body at a place of their choosing according to the way the person lived life or just go the traditional way. The third is the government. This is applicable to agents of the government and unclaimed bodies among others.
There are companies that offer such services. Companies that will handle every step of the process. However, it does not hurt to know a bit about what is required. For example, there are permits to apply for. The authorities should be on notice about such activities lest the Coast Guard act, as they should in a suspicious situation.
Cremation or intact? If the body is to be buried intact, measures need to be taken so that mother nature does not resurface the body a few weeks later. This would be disturbing and a tad disrespectful. Place the body in a metal casket four times the weight of the deceased. Secure the body laterally. Drill the bottom of the casket with two six-inch holes. These will ensure permanent descent to the bottom.
It is incredibly important to know where to release the casket. The party must move out in the open water. At least three nautical miles away from the dock. A crane should also be brought so that the casket is lowered 600 ft before release to sink to the bottom. This number can be deeper but not any less. Please do not assume that it will possible to lower almost a thousand pounds of metal and human flesh without a crane. Be prepared.
After this is done, it is over and the people can spread flowers around the area. There is no restriction on this. Unless of course, the family decides to use plastic or faux flowers then that is a big problem. This will be considered pollution of the water since these will not rot.
If the family or deceased would like to have the body cremated, then that makes thing s decidedly easier. Although, it is probably immaterial the position should be noted just for sentimentality. All they have to do is carry the ashes to a quiet place with little to no boat traffic or disturbance.
The cremation service will have provided an urn to carry the ashes in. Open then pour into the water. Everyone could then throw in a handful of petals or flower stalks. They could also put the ashes in a basket then garnish with flower petals. Place on the water then invert the basket. This is a good way to do it if it is very windy that the ashes could land into the mouth of someone.
One can decide to go with biodegradable urns or water-soluble ones. The former, releases the ashes into the water over time. The latter, dissolves once it has sunk into the water. The ashes are dispersed along with it.
There are companies that offer such services. Companies that will handle every step of the process. However, it does not hurt to know a bit about what is required. For example, there are permits to apply for. The authorities should be on notice about such activities lest the Coast Guard act, as they should in a suspicious situation.
Cremation or intact? If the body is to be buried intact, measures need to be taken so that mother nature does not resurface the body a few weeks later. This would be disturbing and a tad disrespectful. Place the body in a metal casket four times the weight of the deceased. Secure the body laterally. Drill the bottom of the casket with two six-inch holes. These will ensure permanent descent to the bottom.
It is incredibly important to know where to release the casket. The party must move out in the open water. At least three nautical miles away from the dock. A crane should also be brought so that the casket is lowered 600 ft before release to sink to the bottom. This number can be deeper but not any less. Please do not assume that it will possible to lower almost a thousand pounds of metal and human flesh without a crane. Be prepared.
After this is done, it is over and the people can spread flowers around the area. There is no restriction on this. Unless of course, the family decides to use plastic or faux flowers then that is a big problem. This will be considered pollution of the water since these will not rot.
If the family or deceased would like to have the body cremated, then that makes thing s decidedly easier. Although, it is probably immaterial the position should be noted just for sentimentality. All they have to do is carry the ashes to a quiet place with little to no boat traffic or disturbance.
The cremation service will have provided an urn to carry the ashes in. Open then pour into the water. Everyone could then throw in a handful of petals or flower stalks. They could also put the ashes in a basket then garnish with flower petals. Place on the water then invert the basket. This is a good way to do it if it is very windy that the ashes could land into the mouth of someone.
One can decide to go with biodegradable urns or water-soluble ones. The former, releases the ashes into the water over time. The latter, dissolves once it has sunk into the water. The ashes are dispersed along with it.
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