I highly recommend Beyond the Sea Memorial Services in Long Beach, CA. Captain Tony was wonderful to work with--kind, knowledgeable, and always ready with answers to my questions. He handled all the necessary documents and made the scattering of my husband's ashes simple, complete, and comforting during a very meaningful time for me. Everything was handled with care and professionalism. A truly wonderful company! read more

This was an awesome experience. Everything was so easy to arrange and everyone was so helpful. Captain Marius was Amazing!

Today we buried my parents at sea and the crew Captain Tony, Marius and Jim couldn't have been more professional and courteous and caring. The price was right and everything ran like a well oiled machine highly recommended. read more

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Captain Tony creates a lovely experience on his beautiful boat that adhered to my mother's wishes...such a peaceful and beautiful way to say goodbye to her. Our family could not have been more grateful for his friendliness and professionalism! Please consider Beyond The Sea if your loved one desires to be remembered at the incredible Pacific Ocean. read more

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The Boat and experience was wonderful. I can't imagine a more lovely tribute to my Mothers remains. Thank you, Captain Marius for making a hard thing a beautiful peaceful memory. read more

I found Beyond the Sea Memorial Service through online research and Yelp while looking for a way to honor my mother's wish to have her ashes scattered at sea near Point Fermin. From the beginning, Captain Tony Miller was communicative, patient, and compassionate. He took the time to explain the process, answer all of my questions, and make sure our family felt comfortable entrusting them with something so meaningful. Due to family circumstances, we weren't able to attend the service in person, but we felt confident that our mother was treated with dignity, care, and respect. That peace of mind mattered more than anything. The entire experience, from initial contact to in-person coordination, felt professional and thoughtful. You can tell this is not just a service they provide, but something they approach with genuine care. I highly recommend Captain Tony Miller and his team if you are looking for a respectful and reliable sea memorial service. I'm very grateful to them for helping fulfill my mother's wishes read more

These guys are the best! They were very respectful and professional through the whole process. Everything happened exactly the way they said it would. read more

Captain Tony and Jim navigated our burial at sea for my brother today. Everything went great. Captain Tony made helpful Suggestions where needed. He was also helpful, kind and graceful. They had coffee and refreshments on board for us which was unexpected and even a sound speaker to connect to my iPhone through Bluetooth to play a memorial playlist tribute throughout the trip for my brother. He even took a video and forwarded it to me from up above when we gave my brother his final cannonball into the sea. Thanks again for a beautiful memorial. read more

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This was a first for Robbie B. While I've heard about having your ashes "spread at sea," I had no idea what actually happens. And now, having been to such a service, I think I want it for myself. A friend died of cancer, he was cremated, and his sister arranged for a memorial service with Beyond the Sea in Long Beach. I have no idea what it cost, but I'd say it was totally worth it. Super easy to find. About 20 of us met at the port in Long Beach, I parked in the Aquarium lot ($3). We boarded a very nice two-story boat with lots of seating, bottled water, coffee, and cookies. The whole trip takes about an hour (twenty minutes to the location, twenty minutes there, and twenty minutes back). A burial permit is required, which Beyond the Sea takes care of for you. Our captains, George and Jim, were thoughtful and compassionate. My friend's sister had purchased an urn made of sea salt, which dissolves in the water as the ashes disburse. She also purchased dissolvable and degradable slips of paper; we all wrote private notes to help my friend's passage. Before the ashes were lowered, she played a voice mail message my friend had left her the night before he died. The ship provided rose petals to send off with the urn. Lots of tears but very beautiful and intimate. The captain provides a certificate with the exact coordinates of where the ashes were lowered if you want to return to the exact spot. After the service, we headed over to the Queen Mary for a private AYCE lunch in one of the smaller banquet rooms. They provided a set-up for a slide show of pics and videos of my friend with all of us over the years. Rest in peace, Russell! read more

My wife and I were looking for places that would handle the spreading of the ashes for my sister in law, my wife reached out to Beyond the Sea memorial and was informed of all the paper work that was necessary to spread my sister in laws ashes, Captain Tony when we arrived was very kind, kept a informed of how the process will be, the spreading of the ashes was very beautiful, thank you Captain for making it a memorable moment for my wife and her family read more

Tony, Mario, and Jim were very nice and cordial. From information about boat safety to the process of the service, we were treated with the utmost respect for my father-in-law's burial. It was perfect that they prepared a larger boat to accommodate all of us since we were expecting some of us stay behind. Refreshments were provided and they also offered us views from the top deck. My kids got more of a kick climbing up and down the ladder, but the crew made us feel welcomed. I highly recommend them for their services. Thank you, guys! read more

My family and I had an amazing service from captain Tony.. unfortunately, this was my first time ever doing this for a loved one.. I was lost and confused.. yet captain Tony was able to answer my questions prior to setting up a date. Definitely recommend this company for a final goodbye. Thank you for everything. read more

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Tony is direct, easy to deal with, and kind. I really appreciated that he is straightforward about cost, what will happen when the ashes are scattered, and what options we had. Too many companies try to take advantage of people who are grieving or overwhelmed, but Tony was a standup guy that made me feel like everything was being handled well. If you need to scatter a loved one, I strongly recommend Beyond the Sea. read more

Thank you so much for your kindness and care in helping to make my mom's burial at sea such a peaceful and meaningful experience. Your compassion and attention to every detail brought comfort during a very difficult time. I am truly grateful for the respect you provided as I honored her life read more

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We were satisfied with the memorial service provided by this company. We had not known this kind of service existed until a couple of weeks ago, when we learned it was what my mom wanted. There was a lot of guessing and researching online. We chose Beyond the Sea after seeing the Yelp reviews, but we were still nervous about how it would turn out. The service went smoothly. The weather was beautiful, the crew was on time, and no one experienced motion sickness. Most importantly, Captain Tony arranged everything expertly, allowing us to place extra flowers and to participate in lowering the basket. The service was simple, not overly somber, yet deeply memorable. I will always remember the sight of the beautiful flowers and my mom being carried on the shimmering seawater. read more

We had my moms service with beyond the sea memorial - captain Tony was easy to work with and super empathetic with helping set up all the arrangements beforehand. Everyone on deck was super friendly and so accommodating making sure we were ok and did everything to make us feel part of the service. In light of having to send my mom off to sea, I couldn't have asked for a more perfect way to do so. It's something my sister and I will never forget . I highly recommend sending a loved one's ashes out to sea. It truly was such a beautiful thing to do. read more

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Great customer service and extremely professional,m. I would highly recommend -Chris read more

Beyond the Sea helped us make my dad's memorial service a peaceful, meaningful experience. The location in Long Beach is perfect and despite fears of seasickness, I was fine with a Dramamine because the water does not get too choppy. The captain explained the process on the boat and allowed us space to grieve as a family. It was truly a beautiful day (3/22 at 11:30) to say goodbye to my dad. My mom chose to lower the biodegradable urn with the rose petals so I've attached a few pictures so you can see how that's done. The price was more than reasonable considering the number of people we had and the time it took (a little over an hour) because you're working directly with the captain versus a third party company. I highly recommend Beyond the Sea because they truly made the experience wonderful- it made me realize how serene a memorial service could be. read more

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The staff, the captains, the boat and service were warm, respectful and professional. My elderly mother did have a tough time walking from the parking garage to the ship and navigating the stairs there and on the boat but that's to be expected and not anyone's fault. I recommend elderly people bring a wheel chair, or take more time to walk and rest and park as close as possible. It actually added positively to the memorable event. read more

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Capt Tony was SO helpful, courteous, and flexible.. My husband and I were very happy with his understanding personality of our sad day. Thank you SO much Captain Tony.. read more

Thank you to Beyond the Sea Memorial. We had an amazing experience everything seemed to be done so well. Honestly my family and I stressed about what we would have to do and thought it was super difficult. Honestly Beyond the Sea Memorial made this process very easy and even helped me understand the documents I needed. It was 8 of us and 2 of them were under 10yrs old. They made us feel comfortable and felt nice taking part in everything. Thank you again. read more

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I contacted Beyond the Sea Memorial Services for shoreline viewing services and received a quick response. I let Captain Tony know I was from out of town and he explained the options along with pricing and was able to accommodate our requests. Thank you Captain Tony for taking care of our loved one, we appreciate you! read more

We had the honor of scattering my mother's ashes today through Beyond the Seas Memorial Services from the Long Beach harbor, near the Aquarium of the Pacific. From start to finish, the experience was handled with the utmost professionalism, care, and deep respect. The boat itself is well-appointed, with clean and plush seating. Self-service coffee bar was also available. Captain George and crew member Jim went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and supported. They carefully placed the ashes into a canister layered with rose petals and helped us gently lower it into the ocean in accordance with our Hindu traditions. We were grateful to have our religious guide on board, and both the captain and crew remained sincerely respectful throughout the entire ritual, giving us space and quiet reverence as we performed the final rites. In a time of profound sorrow, this experience brought us much-needed solace. I wholeheartedly recommend Beyond the Seas Memorial Services to all families, and especially to Hindu and Sikh families who wish to include religious rituals as part of the farewell. This company truly understands the importance of dignity, compassion, and cultural sensitivity. read more

The amount of care and concern the Captain and crew put in to making sure that this send off was beautiful...my family and I will be forever grateful. The boat is well appointed with a maritime and cozy interior that kept us comfortable as we said goodbye. read more

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After our Mom passed away we were looking for a way to scatter her ashes at sea. The prices of many places were much higher than anticipated We found Beyond the Sea Memorial Services, they reasonably priced and Captain Tony was very helpful in answering all my questions concerning the process. On the day of event the Captain and Skipper aboard the ship were friendly and very sensitive as they explained the process. We can't thank them enough for making this emotional experience so beautiful for our family read more

Captain Tony was very responsive and informative throughout the planning process and scheduling of the scattering. He recommended times based on traffic and parking due to the aquarium, and on the day of even warned us to not park at the pier point parking lot since it was already full (due to an event). On the day before the scattering, Captain Tony provided contact information for the team what would be taking care of us, along with directions and parking instructions, and even warned us about protests so we can plan ahead. Captain George and Jim took great care of us on the day of the scattering, and even made some adjustments to accommodate our slight seasickness. The vessel was comfortably furnished and provided plenty of space for us to enjoy snacks and beverages, and relax. The complimentary flowers paired beautifully with the scattering, and the additional trip around the scattering location provided us more time to before returning to the dock. I'm so pleased with the experience that I would want the same service, at the same coordinates, for myself when the time comes. Thank you Captain Tony, Captain George, and Jim for taking great and gentle care of us. read more

Captain Tony was always very helpful and kind. Made sure I was well taken care of and informed about where to drop off my grandfathers remains. They also have me water and cookies for the road :)) read more

Beyond the Sea Memorial Services was the perfect way to honor our loved one. Captains Tony, George, and Jim were respectful and caring. I highly recommend them. read more

I would highly recommend Beyond the Sea if you want your Memorial at Sea to be special. I was looking for a company that would take us out to Alamitos Bay and they were the only one that would. The entire experience from booking through the day itself, was done with professionalism, kindness and respect. The crew were terrific, explaining the entire process, allowing us to personalize the Memorial and providing us ample time and privacy to grieve. read more

Recently, I needed to bury my stepson. He loved the ocean. Scattering his ashes at sea made perfect sense. Captain Tony answered all of my questions. He was very kind and understanding. Captain Tony & his crew were professional, prompt, warm, and empathetic. I do not have enough words to express my gratitude and appreciation for making this experience possible. read more

These guys took care of my mom's ashes and guided us through the whole process. Very professional in the way they handled things and were kind to the family. I appreciate them and their services. read more

Beautiful memorial private service! My mom was very happy with this burial at sea service. The boat was clean and he Capt provided everything we needed. The back of the boat had waters, coffee and cookies for the guests. Capt provided a Bluetooth speaker for the prayer service prior to the burial at sea. They also included fresh flower petals with the ashes. I really liked how we circled around the ashes and flowers with the boat. The Capt was patient with all our rituals. If I ever need a boat service in LA area, I would definitely reach out to Capt Tony and Capt George! read more

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Thank you ! Captain Tony and Captain George and crew everything went perfectly for my father's memorial.

I just wanted to say what a wonderful experience Beyond the Sea Memorial Services provided for my sister in law's celebration of life. We arrived on time and were greeted by the Captain Tony Miller and Jim to a really amazing watercraft. They took care of everything and showed us into the cabin and deck of the "Something Special". It was beautifully appointed and they had water and cookies waiting for us. Our friends were really blown away at how spectacular the boat was. It couldn't have been more comfortable for us and our guests. After we departed, Captain Tony brought my sister in law's ashes, mixed with rose petals to the back of the boat where we were all reminiscing about her. It was like she was there with us. He explained that they would lower the ashes into the sea with an elegant crane they had at the back of the boat. We would observe the ashes sink, and the rose petals would float. Then they would circle that spot so we could pay our respects. It was a beautiful day and Beyond the Sea Memorial Services did not disappoint. Every detail was taken care of and for us and our guests created a beautiful celebration of life for my sister in law. So many of our friends were blown away by how beautiful and thoughtful the whole experience was. DO NOT HESITATE to use Beyond the Sea Memorial Services if this is how you want to pay tribute to your loved one who has passed. It was the perfect experience. read more

The service is professional and excellent. They took great care of the ashes and explained everything. The service was easy to book and the captains responded right away. Appreciate all the small details. read more

Thanks to Captain George and Jim, my dad went very peacefully in the sea which was his desire. The whole experience from the beginning to end was done with so much class and care. These guys are true professionals and everything was perfect as it could be. Captain Tony did a great job scheduling the services. He was very kind and patient. Again, thank you so much to all of you. You will forever be with us. See you guys next year. It was his life and his death. His journey on this earth has ended but mine will continue. RIP Dad. read more

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Definitely recommend Beyond the Sea Memorial Service. The captains were great, the boat was nice and clean. They provided snacks, water & coffee. But most importantly the actual scattering of my grandparents ashes was the most memorable, emotional, beautiful experience I've ever had. read more

Captain Tony is exceptionally good and quick to respond to all my questions. It is truly important to have people and company who know what they are doing and on top of everything. Captain Tony told me all the details and guide us every step of the way. We are extremely grateful for their help and service. We highly recommend Beyond the Sea Memorial Service. read more

My family and I can't say thank you enough to Capt. George and Jim of Beyond the Sea Memorial. We gathered together yesterday to scatter my husband's ashes in the.ocean that we both loved to spend time at over these last 37 years. There are no words to describe how beautiful and intimate this event was for us. The boat was so accommodating and comfortable, even offering us coffee, water and cookies. We were blessed with beautiful weather with sunshine and the perfect temperature even in February When it came time for the ashes to be released into the ocean, the crew gave us the time we needed to say good bye. The rose petals added to the ashes added a beautiful touch. We'll always cherish this special occasion and want to say thank you to the crew of Beyond the Sea Memorial. read more

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From the moment we contacted Captain Tony the first time, he was nothing but helpful to our family. The crew was kind, prompt and professional. The boat was impeccable and comfortable. Thank you to Captain Tony and his crew for making this process of spreading our grandma's ashes a beautiful experience. read more