PROCEDURE
After leaving the dock, the Captain Jim Gilrein will maneuver the boat to a site at least two miles off shore.
There, with the boat at rest, the family may conduct whatever type of memorial service they feel appropriate. They can have clergy conduct a brief ceremony, music can be played, individual personal memories may be expressed, or other reflections on the deceased may be expressed informally by the attendees.
The Captain will transfer the cremains into the ocean. Flower petals, provided by the attendees, may be placed over the cremains in the sea.
Attendees may toss real flowers (not artificial) overboard at the dispersal site. The Captain, upon leaving the dispersal site, will make two turns around the flowers as recognition of the deceased, so "farewells" may be rendered, and then proceed to home port. Average total time is about 1 1/2 hours.
The Captain will record the precise Global Position System (GPS) coordinates where disposition took place, and they will be provided to the family on the Certificate of Disposition. This will enable loved ones to "revisit" the precise location of original disposition.
Gratuity to the Captain is optional, but not expected.
Your Certificate of Disposition will arrive by mail in approximately 10 days.
Deep Commitments can accommodate both attended or unattended scatterings.
AVAILABLE SERVICES
Attended - Up to Six People $395.00
Family and/or friends may accompany the cremains aboard the vessel to the dispersal site. Family and/or friends may conduct a short memorial for the deceased, and assist in scattering, if desired. Time from departure to return to the dock, lasts usually one and one-half hours, including the memorial ceremony. If you like, you may bring cut flowers to scatter. The exact coordinates of the disposition site are recorded and will be mail to the next of kin in case a revisit is desired.
Unattended $150.00
No family or friends accompany the cremains aboard the vessel to the dispersal site. The Captain and crew will conduct the scattering privately in a dignified and respectful manner.The exact coordinates of the disposition site are provided in case a revisit is desired in addtion, the family will be provided a Certificate of Disposition.
Aerial Dispersal call for pricing
An attended flight will be conducted to scatter the cremains over the Atlantic Ocean at least 2 miles offshore. Family or friends cannot accompany the flight due to the nature of the aircraft, weather, insurance, and current aerial regulations in effect. The aerial dispersal will be conducted shortly after receipt of the cremains - weather permitting.
Revisit Dispersal Site Anniversary/Memorial Trip: $195.00
You may revisit the exact site of original ash dispersal by providing the Captain the coordinates of the disposition site.
Pet Scattering: $150.00
An unattended or attended scattering of your pets cremains can be conducted. The Captain will conduct the scattering in a dignified and respectful manner. The exact coordinates of the scattering sight will be forwarded to you on the Certificate Of Disposition.
Attended More than 6 people less than 110 people- Call for Pricing
The Custom Charter Cruise boat "Venture Inn II" is available for large charters and services. Service area is Cape Cod Bay please website www.capecodbaycruises.com
Reservations: Call 508-280-3961 to make reservations. Scatterings can take place at any time. Although the "morning calm" or "evening calm" is preferred.
Payment: Payment by personal check or money order is expected prior to leaving the dock.
Details for Shipping Cremains
The U.S. Postal Service will ship cremated remains. Use Priority Mail with Certified Return Receipt Requested. Cremains must remain in the plastic/cardboard box in which you received them. Place the original box inside another box. Insert the completed Authorization for the Scattering of Cremated Remains at Sea and a bank cashier's check in the outer shipping container.
Deep Commitments assumes no responsibility for shipments made by the customer.
1. Copy and complete the "Authorization for the Scattering of Cremated Remains at Sea" form. Obtain by mail, or deepcommmitments.com web site.
2. Obtain Bank Cashier's Check or money order for the appropriate amount made out to: Deep Commitments c/o Capt. James Gilrein.
3. Ship the cremated remains to:
Capt. James Gilrein
15 Joy Lane
Dennis,MA 02638
508-280-3961
