For a sea burial, you typically need two partners: a local funeral director for cremation and formalities, plus a shipping company for the actual sea burial. This separation can save costs and gives you more control over the process.
Tip: How to Save Costs
Commission a local funeral director near you for cremation and formalities. You can then book the sea burial itself directly with a shipping company. This way you avoid agency fees and have a better overview of individual cost items.
Process with Separate Commissioning
- Local funeral director: Transfer, cremation, death certificate, official formalities
- Urn shipping: The funeral director sends the urn to the shipping company
- Shipping company: Sea burial, ceremony, sea chart with GPS coordinates
Alternatively, many funeral homes also offer complete solutions where everything is organized from one source.
Recommended Providers in Warnemunde
The following providers specialize in sea burials on the Baltic Sea and have many years of experience:
Bestattungshaus Warnemunde
Cremation, formalities and sea burials from one source or in cooperation with shipping companies.
Trauerhaus Seelenfrieden
Personal care, individual consultation and assistance with all formalities for sea burials.
Seebestattungsreederei Hohe Dune
Accompanied and silent sea burials from Warnemunde/Hohe Dune in Mecklenburg Bay.
Adler-Schiffe Sea Burial
Traditional shipping company from Warnemunde with various ceremony options and many years of experience.
Cost Overview with Separate Commissioning
When you commission cremation and sea burial separately, you can better understand the costs:
| Service | Provider | Cost (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer, cremation, formalities | Local funeral director | 1,500 – 2,500 € |
| Sea urn (biodegradable) | Funeral director or shipping company | 80 – 300 € |
| Silent sea burial | Shipping company | 400 – 800 € |
| Accompanied sea burial | Shipping company | 1,200 – 3,000 € |
All prices are approximate values and may vary depending on provider and individual wishes. As of: 2024
Advantages of Separate Commissioning
- Cost transparency: You see exactly what each service costs
- Local contact: The local funeral director knows the regional circumstances
- Flexibility: You can plan the timing of the sea burial independently
- No agency fees: Direct booking with the shipping company saves costs
Complete Solution as Alternative
If you want everything from one source, many funeral homes also offer complete packages. Bestattungshaus Warnemunde, for example, organizes the entire process from transfer to sea burial on request.
The advantage: You have only one contact person and have less to worry about. The disadvantage: The total costs are often slightly higher than with separate commissioning.
Further Information
- Cost of a Sea Burial – Detailed cost breakdown
- Process of a Sea Burial – What to expect
- Locations – Other burial areas at the North and Baltic Sea
- Preparation – Tips for relatives