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What to expect in Destin
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 Destin
Captain license
Not required
Inside Destin waters
Not settled
Choctawhatchee Bay / Destin Harbor; Gulf of Mexico via East Pass
Ocean
3+ nautical miles from land
Federal rule. Report to the EPA within 30 days.
Shallow Gulf water is fine for ashes - EPA sets no depth rule for cremated remains, only the 3 nm distance from land (barrier islands count as land). From Destin Harbor it is under 1 nm to East Pass, then 3 nm offshore - about 4 nm total (estimate). Choctawhatchee Bay is inside water - no clear state rule. Offshore military warning areas (Eglin AFB) exist; check notices to mariners.
Full Florida guide: permits, paperwork and sourcesLast checked October 15, 2026. A summary, not legal advice.