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What to expect in Palm Beach
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 Palm Beach
Captain license
Not required
Inside Palm Beach waters
Not settled
Lake Worth Lagoon (Intracoastal); Atlantic Ocean via Lake Worth (Palm Beach) Inlet
Ocean
3+ nautical miles from land
Federal rule. Report to the EPA within 30 days.
The Gulf Stream runs close here; 3 nm is about 3-4 nm from Palm Beach Inlet (estimate). Lake Worth Lagoon is inside water - no clear state rule. The Coast Guard sets temporary security zones in Lake Worth Lagoon near Mar-a-Lago when the President is there, and the Port of Palm Beach has its own zones.
Full Florida guide: permits, paperwork and sourcesLast checked October 15, 2026. A summary, not legal advice.