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Burial at sea in Oceanside, CA

Locations / West Coast / Oceanside
2 boats
Sailboat in Oceanside, up to 10 guests
45' Explorer Sailing Yacht 10 passenger option, Located in Oceanside
Licensed, insured captain
$1,550 per charter
Sailboat in Oceanside, up to 6 guests
45' Explorer Sailing Yacht 6 passenger option, Located in Oceanside
Licensed, insured captain
$1,195 per charter

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What to expect in Oceanside

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 Oceanside

Captain license
Not needed when the family scatters
Cremated Remains Disposer (CRD) registration
Inside Oceanside waters
Allowed with conditions
Oceanside Harbor; Pacific Ocean off Oceanside
Ocean
3+ nautical miles from land
Federal rule. Report to the EPA within 30 days.
Oceanside Harbor is a small boat basin with nowhere 500 yards from shore, so scatter in the ocean 3+ nm out. Camp Pendleton borders the harbor to the north, and the Marine Corps has offshore training and restricted areas there. Check the NOAA chart and Local Notice to Mariners before choosing a spot. File with San Diego County.
Full California guide: permits, paperwork and sources
Last checked October 15, 2026. A summary, not legal advice.