Organizing A Sea Burial

Burials at sea are a common desire for those with a sea fairing background. With the UK being an island and as a result of our maritime heritage. Organizing a sea burial can be a complicated task and is not encouraged by UK authorities due to environmental and legal concerns which are faced.


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Before a burial can proceed a license must be obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food (MAFF) for burial at sea. Currently there are only 2 places around the UK coast where sea burials are allowed. These are the Needles which are located of the western tip of the Isle of Wight and New haven, located in East Sussex.