From Honorable Naval Tradition to Popular Culture, Burials at Sea Hold their Majesty

Though sailors have honored the tradition of burying their dead at sea for centuries, a trend in sea burials has only recently developed among civilians—not only in the U.S., but in other countries as well.

The reasons people find it to be a fitting form of burial vary. For some, it is an extension of their loved one’s affinity for the sea. For others, it represents the novelty of being buried in such an eco-friendly manner, reflecting the way a person may have lived. Others simply see burials at sea as more economical and less complex than embalmings, services, interments, motorcades, or wakes.

One thing is certain: No matter what the underlying reason, the percentage of those finding the appeal of sea burials is growing at a steady rate.

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Popularity of Burial at Sea on the Rise as Calls for an Eco-Friendly Funeral Increase

With the rise in awareness of the consequences posed by global warming, many find themselves striving to do what they can to save Mother Earth. This wave has spawned an ever-growing green movement. However, going green does not only entail recycling or planting trees. It also means ditching the traditional funeral in favor of an eco-friendlier burial at sea.

While this might sound weird to some, burial at sea has become quite popular, along with cremation, when sending loved ones to the afterlife. According to the Cremation Association of North America, the steady rise of those who opt for cremation and burial at sea can be attributed to the flourishing green movement sweeping the world. Such eco-friendly burials are estimated to increase by 60 percent over the next 15 years.

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