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What to expect in Seattle
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 Seattle
Captain license
Required
Final Disposition of Human Remains Permit (cremated remains disposition permit)
Inside Seattle waters
Allowed
Elliott Bay and central Puget Sound
Ocean
3+ nautical miles from land
Federal rule. Report to the EPA within 30 days.
Allowed on Puget Sound (WAC 308-47A-020). Stay clear of the Elliott Bay ferry terminal and ferry lanes, cruise terminals, Port of Seattle shipping areas, and Coast Guard security zones. Nothing is filed with King County after scattering. Families give their certificate of disposition from the captain to whoever needs it.
Full Washington guide: permits, paperwork and sourcesLast checked October 15, 2026. A summary, not legal advice.