Best time for Memorial services is mid morning to early afternoon (after the fog lifts and before the winds and seas get too high). Permit from Monterey County Health Department is required for all scatterings. Permits for disposition may be obtained at
or write or visit:Monterey County Health Department
Vital Records
1270 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906
Basic Memorial Service$175
motor to Lover's Point in Pacific Grove, scatter ashes at least 500 yards offshore and return (approximate time 60-75 minutes) 6 passenger maximum
Unattended Basic Memorial Service$75
scattering of ashes at least 500 yards offshore at Lover's Point in Pacific Grove, no time/day requirement
Unattended Basic Memorial Service specific time$125
scattering of ashes at least 500 offshore at Lover's Point in Pacific Grove, specific time and day requirement
Extended Memorial Service $205
motor to Point Pinos at the end of Monterey Penisula, scatter ashes at least 500 yards offshore and return (approximate time 90 minutes) 6 passenger maximum
Unattended Extended Memorial Service $100
scattering of ashes at least 500 yards offshore at Point Pinos, no time/day requirement
Unattended Extended Memorial Service specific time $150
scattering of ashes at least 500 yards offshore at Point Pinos, specific time and day requirement
Memorial service to fit your special needs
various locations, under sail or power, let us know your special requirements
First hour Memorial at Sea $150
Any additional hour $ 90
Deposit is required for all memorial services. Cancellation policy for memorial services: If a memorial service is canceled 48 hour prior to charter we will refund your deposit; within 24-48 hours we will charge 50 percent of the deposit, cancellation on the of the day charter we shall charge 100 percent.
Monterey County Health Department
