We are vetting licensed captains and vessels in Corpus Christi now. Tell us your preferred date and we will contact you as soon as a captain is available, or choose a nearby city with boats today.
Nearby on the Gulf Coast
What to expect in Corpus Christi
Your captain meets your group at the dock, takes you to the scattering spot, and gives you time for words, music, flowers or silence. Afterward, the captain records the coordinates of the scattering so your family always knows where it took place. Biodegradable urns and flowers can be ordered from our memorial store and delivered before your service.
Scattering rules in Corpus Christi
Captain license
Not settled
None found for scattering services
Inside Corpus Christi waters
Allowed
Corpus Christi Bay, Laguna Madre, Aransas Pass; Gulf of Mexico past the Port Aransas jetties
Ocean
3+ nautical miles from land
Federal rule. Report to the EPA within 30 days.
Scattering in the bay is allowed under 716.304. To reach the EPA 3 nm line, boats run out of Aransas Pass past the Port Aransas jetties, then about 3+ nm offshore. Stay clear of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel traffic lanes and any Coast Guard security zones around port and industrial facilities. Scattering from Padre Island National Seashore beaches has NPS restrictions, which do not apply to the water.
Full Texas guide: permits, paperwork and sourcesLast checked October 15, 2026. A summary, not legal advice.