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The document is a Burial at Sea Request Form for veterans and civilians, detailing the necessary documents required for submission, including verification of military service, death certificate, and cremation permit. It provides contact information for the honors coordinators, instructions for submitting the form via fax or email, and emphasizes that the Coast Guard cannot guarantee specific dates or participation in ceremonies due to operational constraints.

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What are the rules for being buried at sea?

Non-cremated remains The MPRSA general permit authorizes burial at sea of non-cremated human remains at locations at least three nautical miles from land and in ocean waters at least 600 feet deep.

What happens when someone is buried at sea?

A sea burial is when a boat takes a coffin out to sea and puts it into the water. This means the sea bed becomes someones final resting place, as a specific kind of coffin is used to make sure it sinks. The body will then break down and become part of the ocean.

Can a Navy veteran be buried at sea?

The U.S. Navy provides burial at sea. The National Cemetery Administration cant perform this type of committal service. For information, call the U.S. Navy Mortuary Affairs office at 866-787-0081. Were here Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.

How is a body prepared for sea burial?

Anyone can be buried at sea The person being buried must not be embalmed and should be clad in light, biodegradable clothing. Some funeral directors will arrange the event, and the Britannia Shipping Company specialises in it.

Is it an honor to be buried at sea?

Most people think a burial at sea is something that happens only in the movies, but its an option that is still widely used today. For many Sailors and Marines, there is no more honored choice for their mortal remains than burial at sea.

Is burial at sea legal in the US?

Non-cremated remains The MPRSA general permit authorizes burial at sea of non-cremated human remains at locations at least three nautical miles from land and in ocean waters at least 600 feet deep.

How do I request a burial at the sea?

Initiating a burial at sea for a loved one After the death of the individual, the person authorized to direct disposition or the primary next of kin must contact the Navy and Marine Corps Mortuary Affairs Office at 866-787-0081 to request a packet (mailed or emailed) and to receive more information by phone and email.

What happens to a body when buried at sea?

Putrefaction and scavenging creatures will dismember the corpse in a week or two and the bones will sink to the seabed. There they may be slowly buried by marine silt or broken down further over months or years, depending on the acidity of the water.

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