If you are a member of a Methodist congregation, you can confidently choose an ocean memorial. Methodist traditions fully accept cremation and view burial at sea as a deeply respectful way to return a loved one to the earth while honoring God's creation.

A common preference in Methodist traditions is to have a dignified, designated place of rest. Our memorial reefs satisfy this perfectly.

Instead of dissolving or drifting away, the remains are secured in an individual urn inside an eco-friendly monument. Once lowered to our designated ocean-floor gardens, it becomes a permanent part of the marine environment.

We take care of all the nautical and regulatory steps so you can focus on remembrance. You can choose between two seamless service structures:

- Private Memorial Gatherings: Gather on a chartered vessel to witness the reef placement firsthand. Methodist pastors are welcome to join you on board to read traditional committal prayers as the monument is lowered to the sea floor.

- Unattended Dedications: For families who prefer a simple process or cannot attend in person, our team conducts a respectful, unaccompanied placement. We provide exact geographic coordinates so you always know the precise location of the permanent sanctuary.

- Coordinating with Church Services: Most families choose to hold a comfort and resurrection service at their home church with the urn present before the reef integration takes place.

If you are ready to look at options for monument sizes and customizations, visit our Reef Options page, or see our locations: