Everything! From cost, ease of booking, flexibility, wonderful crew-Effe and Ruby! And they produced glorious weather!

Went out on the Bay Wolf today, with captain Ruby and crew Fallon. There were 10 of us in my party. We spread my wife's ashes in Kirby Cove, in the same spot where we spread my mother-in-law and father-in-law's ashes some years before. Ruby and Fallon were wonderful, showing a true love of the sea and answering our many questions about landmarks, currents and wildlife as we sailed out on the bay. I think my wife would have approved; we did it up right. Thanks so much to Neptune Memorials for making this a wonderful day. read more

Great service! Great crew! Overall had a great experience! Everyone was super respectful and nice!

Had the opportunity to take a memorial sail with Cap't Kirks. Captain Mark and his first mate Jimmy were fantastic. The weather was perfect and the crew attended to our every need and made an otherwise somber occasion a most pleasent experience. Would highly recommend them. read more

Yesterday, we went out on the Osprey with Captain Mark and first mate Jimmy to scatter my mom's ashes. The boat was clean and spacious, there was room to move around, sit, and prep the ashes for scattering. Captain Mark and first mate Jimmy were very kind, helpful and considerate of our needs and requests. They picked the perfect spot just beyond the Golden Gate bridge for the scattering, and gave us plenty of time to say goodbye. The whole trip was exactly two hours as booked, everything was on time, and all the instructions were easy to follow. In addition, Sue at the office was most helpful and responsive, and made the whole booking process easy. I would recommend Captain Kirk's Sailing and Neptune memorials to anyone. read more

We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful farewell for our sister, Jenny. Yesterday, the San Francisco Bay was absolutely stunning. Captain Kirk is an exceptional captain; he navigated the Neptune with such grace, ensuring our family's voyage was smooth and peaceful. Saying our final goodbyes with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background provided a sense of peace we will never forget. Thank you, Captain Kirk, Captain Ruby, and Neptune Memorials for helping us honor Jenny so perfectly. read more

I felt rushed, I would have liked to have breathed in the fresh air and sit for a second to reflect but as soon as we stopped it was like let's pour ashes it was just so fast. Also, if you want music bring your own speaker theirs was dead. Overall a beautiful experience. read more

Sue answered my query quickly, and was always at the ready whenever I had changes to make or questions. Having never scattered ashes before, I wasn't sure what to expect, but Sue made everything easy, and on the day we went out on the Bay Wolf, Captain Efe and his assistant Zoe expertly guided us and made what could have been a somber day a very chill and celebratory one. There was plenty of room for the 9 of us that attended on the 50 foot boat, and two hours was a perfect amount of time to get to a good spot to scatter the ashes, eat some lunch and sail back towards Sausalito. I would hire them again and highly recommend their services. read more

Just there's no really other place you need to spend time on call this place. It will make all the difference in the rest of your life remembering your loved one incredible top 10 I wouldn't recommend anywhere else. I wouldn't waste my time anywhere else and little tip have them back up all the way in and it's even more beautiful seeing your loved one going straight into the car Without cars going by just so peaceful, top-notch, beautiful gentleman, beautiful service can't say enough!! read more

We chose Neptune Memorials because of the wonderful hospitality Sue provided us when we were in our search for the best charter to host our family for a sea scattering. Sue was patient in answering all of our questions and did not try to push us with a booking. We were communicated with at every step of the process and even received a phone call regarding potential weather and limitations that might have on our scatter, which was greatly appreciated. The website is also very easy to navigate and other reviews proved that Neptune Memorials would be the best choice for us. Our expectations were well exceeded, especially when the day came to participate in the sea scatter. We were greeted by Ruby and Captain Sparky. Ruby approached my brother-in-law with a great deal of empathy when asking how we wanted to experience the sea scatter - did we have a script planned, where we'd like to do the scattering. We chose to have my sister-in-law's ashes scattered near Kirby Cove. The captain and Ruby were very respectful of our time and we did not feel rushed, in any way. It was a lovely time for the 20 of us, children included. Every part of the process was seamless and we'd definitely recommend this service to anyone wanting to do a sea scatter, truly. read more

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We chose Neptune Memorials because of the wonderful hospitality Sue provided us when we were in our search for the best charter to host our family for a sea scattering. Sue was patient in answering all of our questions and did not try to push us with a booking. Sue is very accommodating and schedule changes due to extreme weather this year. She responded right away on any call and concern. I had never done a scattering ashes my self and her help really make me feel at ease and confident. Captain Mark and Romy were so lovely, they were compassionate, informative and incredibly friendly throughout the entire trip! Thank You so much. I Highly recommended this company ! read more

What a wonderful experience, I would highly recommend choosing Neptune Memorials! Sue was so helpful and informative! She was very patient answering my many questions as I had never done a scattering of ashes before... by the time we ended our call I felt very confident that this was the perfect company to trust with with assisting me and my two other family members with scattering our loved ones ashes at sea! Captain Kirk and Joni were so lovely, they were compassionate, informative and incredibly friendly throughout the entire trip! I would gladly choose this company again in the future! read more

Captain Perry Schlott was an excellent guide. Unfortunately, we did not see any whales or sharks. Nonetheless, we had a great time. Captain Perry was very informative of the area. We had great conversation about many topics. It was obvious to us he had passion for what he does. I highly recommend taking a chance with him and trying to get up close and personal with the aquatic life. read more

Captain Kirk and Ruby provide amazing service. We have used Neptune Memorials twice in two years. Captain Kirk is considerate and makes the safety of the crew paramount. Even before you board the Bay Wolf, the staff introduce and provide a safety orientation. Life vests are provided for all, and crew are welcomed to sit in the back with the captain if they see fit; we had our grandad sit on the bench. The staff are knowledgeable about the area and provide smooth sailing under the Golden Gate to Kirby Cove for our service. Thank you very much to Captain Kirk and Ruby for making the services something special that the whole family will remember. read more

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Neptune Memorials is a team of wonderful, dedicated, kind souls. Kirk and Sue always responded quickly and were very flexible about scheduling my family in. Captain Mark and his assistant (Ruby I think) were very accommodating about how I wanted things done. They gave us plenty of time to say our goodbyes and made the trip as smooth as possible. Highly recommend them! read more

Neptune memorials was incredibly easy to work with to book our ash scattering. We changed dates several times and they accommodated us with ease. On the day of the sailing we had an amazingly kind and thoughtful crew who made the day as beautiful and easy as it could be. Highly recommend. read more

I have not sailed on the bay for many years. This trip was in honor of my late aunt as she wanted her ashes deposited at the Golden Gate. We had 15 family members on board and it was a great trip! Capt. Kirk and his 1st mate were great to us, very professional and experienced. We all felt very comfortable during the trip and the weather could not have been better. Would definitely sail on the Bay Wolf again. read more

We used Neptune to plan an ash scattering on the Bay. Captain Kirk assisted us with attention, thought, and care throughout the process. Great communication in the lead-up as we managed a party including a 100-year old and a two-year old, planned a route/scattering spot, and then made contingency plans for a potentially difficult weather forecast (we got lucky in the end). On the day, the sailing was done expertly, we felt completely taken care of and could focus fully on saying goodbye to our loved one. The Osprey boat is beautiful and comfortable and made for a great setting (they kept the sails down and used just the motor which made for a smooth sail). 100 percent recommend. read more

Captain Mark and Ruby were great: open and respectful, they let us set the mood (moods) through the outing and provided the space we needed to release our loved one together in a beautiful setting. read more

We took the Bay Wolf out to the Golden Gate from Sausalito for an ash scattering during the pandemic. Captain Kirk was very accommodating within the restrictions mandated by the local health agencies, and helped us get out and back with no fuss. He also has a lot of knowledge about the history and culture of this area. Recommended highly if you need to take a bay cruise with a small group. read more

My family recently used Neptune Memorials for ash scattering in the San Francisco Bay. I chose Neptune Memorials because the company has a departure location in Alameda, convenient for my family. From their website, there are 3-4 departure locations around the SF Bay. Someone always picked up the phone when I called between operating hours of 8am-6pm and very sympathetic. Captain Mark aka Sparky and Ruby were on duty on the Osprey for this journey. They are respectful and extremely nice. My sister is prone to sea sickness so the Captain made sure that he went slowly. My overall experience from the beginning to the end was a pleasant one given the circumstances. read more

My Grandmother passed away in 2020 and were holding off on spreading her ashes because of COVID-19. Neptune was extremely respectful on the day, giving us our privacy when needed. We had the entire boat to ourselves so we felt very safe. They had plenty of hand sanitizer onboard, along with tissues. They take you wherever you want to go in the bay, we chose the same spot where my Grandfather was, just below the Golden Gate. I would definitely recommend Neptune. read more

I had made a very last minute request for a memorial. Captain Kirk was very accommodating and set us out with Captain Dan. Captain Dan was awesome, it was an incredible beautiful tribute to my brothers. Very well done and professional, couldn't recommend more. My family was very happy with this service. read more

While the reason for our trip was extremely emotional and difficult, the experience my family and I had with Captain Kirk and crew was delightful. Even before our trip, I had a wonderful interaction with the company via email and telephone. Sue was so helpful and understanding of the whole situation. She answered all my questions and responded in a timely manner, I was very impressed. October is so beautiful in the Bay Area it was such a lovely day to be on the water. We were able to see seals hanging out and porpoises jumping out of the water and surrounding us all day, it was quite a surreal experience. Captain Kirk and crew were so respectful and kind during the moments of scattering my mother's ashes. We spent a few more hours out on the boat and although my family and I have spent a lot of time in the Bay Area, Captain Kirk has a wealth of interesting knowledge to share! They're personable and helpful; I was just so overwhelmed with how well they managed the entire day. I wish I could remember the name of the food catering place they ordered our sandwiches and fruit from because it was delicious! The strawberries were PERFECTLY ripe and the sandwiches were fresh and tasty. They even had veg options :) Wine was much needed and though they only serve white wine on the boat (which is probably a smart idea) and it was good even though I typically only drink reds. I cannot recommend Captain Kirk and Neptune Memorials enough. Although it's not something most people want to think about, scattering ashes in the Bay Area is a beautiful way to celebrate life and Captain Kirk and crew are the best! read more

Great Crew. Beautiful trip on the bay to scatter my partner's ashes. The crew was very respectful of our privacy and helpful in every way. A solemn experience made easy. Couldn't ask for more. read more

We highly recommend Neptune Memorials as they provide amazing services. The staff, Captains & crew go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and at ease during the difficult time of scattering your loved ones ashes. Our Captain was Captain Rod, prior to getting on the sailboat he mentioned Sue had said that I get anxiety and that he would go slow and make it a comfortable ride and indeed he did, I had no anxiety, or sickness during the whole boat ride. Its really safe and the crew and Captain Rod really take care of you. When it was time to scatter my dads ashes, Captain Rod and his crew gave us space and let us take our time. It was a peaceful and beautiful moment and then on our way back to docking he took us around the Bay. I was really apprehensive prior to the trip but it was a beautiful and peaceful experience, Thank you Captain Rod, Sue, Captain Kirk & Fiona. read more

Captain Kirk & Sophie took us out for a memorable scattering. Just me and my two young kids enjoyed a very special trip from Sausalito under the Golden gate on a beautiful day. They made a difficult day easier and took a lot of care to help us plan and keep us stay safe. Captian Kirk provided the perfect amount of privacy and company. Narration of the wildlife and surroundings was a nice touch. We had a ball and will be back to sail on a less heavy day. read more

Sue was very helpful in scheduling the ash scattering for my grandmother. She answered all my questions and followed up just to make sure we had everything in order. My family loved Captain Kirk, his staff and the ceremony for scattering ashes in the Bay. He even turned the boat around to greet the rest of the family who was at the pier in Sausalito. The best part is that he always donates 10% of his net revenue to local non-profit charities. Thank you. read more

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Thanks to Sue and Captain Kirk for helping me, as a person who gets really seasick, scatter the ashes of my recently departed mother last Sunday in Sausalito. Captain Kirks is a great gentlemen who went out of his way to accommodate and help me with this task which i had to do myself due to unforeseen circumstances. He was respectful and even wore an N95 mask like i asked. Can't recommend him highly enough. read more

Super positive experience. We had a small group for my dad's ash scattering ceremony. We had a peaceful trip with Neptune. Very well-organized; everything you could ask for. read more

I am very happy with Neptune Memorials and Captain Kirk. Sue was so helpful too and my dad's memorial was awesome. The day was perfect and everything went as expected. Captain Kirk was fun and was able to make my daughter a teen participate in this trip. I am grateful and will definitely use them again and recommend friends and family. read more

The entire experience of scattering our loved one's ashes was so wonderful. Captain Kirk and Greg guided us with ease, grace and support. They gave us an overview of the trip, told us a lot about the history of the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. Most importantly, they took us out to the most beautiful spot in the Bay to disburse the ashes and let us take all the time we wanted to do the needful. We are so grateful to both of them to make this day truly memorable! read more

Neptune Memorials is awesome. Mom died last year without warning, and it was quite a shock to my family. Sure, she smoked three packs a day for over 60 years and didn't take care of herself, but other than that, she was in reasonable health. Her last wishes for her burial was to be cremated and given a burial at sea. Thankfully, she didn't say exactly where or when that should take place; my brother and I would have failed on both counts. We figured that given her lifestyle, her favorite resting place would have been in the pool at the Bellagio. Yeah, she was that kind of mom. Since that would have been tacky even for us, we decided to look at the coast. We found Neptune Memorials through a random search of sea burials. Since I'm from Sacramento, any coastal area would have sufficed, but Neptune Memorials seemed to be reasonably priced and had a choice of vessels. I don't think I've ever been sailing, so that wasn't much of a concern; to me if it floats, it's a boat. All boats are the same to someone as inexperienced as I was. I wasn't sure what to expect as I've never had to arrange a funeral before. Turnover is relatively low in my family, so it's not every day that I'm having to say goodbye to a loved one. We sailed out with Captain Doug and his crew member Dogen. They were very professional, attentive, and made my family welcome and at ease. They appeared to know exactly what they were doing (ie, we didn't die and they used nautical sounding terminology when speaking). My young children didn't truly understand what was happening, but they did have a great time, and both Doug and Dogen were able to patiently answer all their questions. The boat we sailed on, the "Bay Wolf" was a super nice sailboat, and we were told was designed to race between California and Hawaii. I'm not really sure what that means, but even apart from the burial and somber words we shared, we had a lot of fun. My brother and I joked that we can't wait for the next family member to die! Just kidding, Dad. :) read more

Neptune's Memorials was by far the best choice! Captain Kirk and Captain Joe were great. It was our first time doing an ash scattering but they made the process easier and more calming. I highly recommend their service and will definitely use it again for other types of events. Captain Kirk has many years of experience and both gentleman were very personable and helpful in carrying out our loved ones wishes. Thank you for everything! read more

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Captain Kirk and Joe guided us through a beautiful experience scattering our mother's ashes. They were so kind and personable as they shared with us their knowledge of the bay and set a comfortable tone for our trip. We started off from Sausalito with the sun shining and set out past the GG where the comforting fog met us. While it was an emotional experience Captain Kirk and Joe were compassionate, respectful and professional which really helped the whole experience. I loved that we rang the 8 bells for my mom. I can't say enough about how positive of an experience they helped it to be. Plus they let us sail the ship which was a great delight. I highly recommend Neptune Memorials. read more

The entire team was incredibly helpful, kind, and responsive. They have found ways to stay safe and socially distant during the pandemic while still providing an excellent memorial service in the Bay. I cannot recommend them enough. Thank you Captain Dogen, Captain Kirk, and the whole team for helping me commemorate my father. read more

Had a wonderful experience paying tribute to our loved one on 8/19/18. Set sail from Sausalito in the early AM with Capt. Sparky and mate Sophie for destination just beyond the Golden Gate Bridge. Smooth sailing and both were very personable and attentive to passengers' needs. We brought our own snacks and drinks and Sophie was a wonderful hostess in addition to having to perform her regular duties. Highly recommend Neptune Memorials. read more

As a native San Franciscan myself, I wanted to fulfill my darling daddy's wishes to be scattered outside of the GG bridge and though an emotional time, the team that manage and run this wonderful business were greatly appreciated. From my initial outreach via email, Sue and Capt. Kirk's speedy responses and the genuine empathy and compassion that we received throughout the booking and planning stages, the team were remarkable. As we approached our scheduled date, the weather conditions were precarious but as luck (or my daddy) would have it, the sun came out and Capt. Sparky navigated us outside of the bay with warmth, humor and experienced ease. Thank you, to one and all, for a refreshingly awesome experience. read more

What an amazing service at a difficult time in people's life to have a memorial service with the right captain and crew. My family and I used the memorial service through Captain Kirk. He and his team over the phone were very professional and clear on instructions and the process for scattering ashes. I had the pleasure of sailing/boating with Captain Mark Steven (Sparky) Pomianowski and his first mate on the boat. They provided a very smooth and enjoyable trip. The were very nice, professional and very courteous to my mom, which was key for me! Thank you again, Hitesh read more

We went to Honor my 93 year old Moms last wishes and dispersed her ashes in the San Francisco Bay. Captain Kirk and his crew, Greg, made the experience perfect! They were able to give us pointers as to where exactly to disperse the ashes and helped with the proper way to disperse the ashes so as to not get them blown back in the face! They made the suggestion to ring the bell aboard the boat eight times as is customary at the time of change of watch duty aboard a ship. A nice way to symbolize the passing of my Mom. In addition, they were full of knowledge in regards to the Bay and its history. A wonderful afternoon honoring my Moms last wishes. read more