Memorial Reefs - An Ecological Alternative to Traditional Burial
Memorial Reefs International supports the marine environment around the world by creating underwater memorials.
Memorial Reefs contain the cremated remains of you or your loved ones. A bronze plaque engraved with a personal message or epitaph is affixed to the memorial and GPS coordinates are provided for future visits by boat.
The textured surface attracts coral polyps, and the hollow interior provides shelter for marine organisms.
Memorial Reef
Honor a life with a unique final resting place. A Memorial Reef holds cremated remains in an undersea artificial reef monument designed to support and restore marine life for centuries to come. Through this process, each individual becomes part of a living legacy. The cremated remains create the core “jewel” which is affixed inside the Memorial Reef monument. All Memorials include a bronze marker custom-engraved with a personal message or epitaph.
Memorial Reef Voucher
Memorial Reefs can be dedicated with or without containing cremated remains for the same cost. A Memorial Reef may be purchased as a Voucher to use as a unique gift to honor the ocean enthusiast, to secure a permanent resting place for loved ones and/or their pets or to fulfill your own final wishes in the future at today’s prices.. Includes: • A Memorial Reef monument • Interment of cremated remains (Creation of a Jewel) • Custom engraved memorial marker • Placement of the Memorial Reef in the ocean (unattended) • Certificate of dedication with GPS coordinates and nautical map
Poseidon Memorial Reef - $2,999 Atlantis Memorial Reef - $3,999
For the Memorial Reef and Voucher options, location can be chosen, however, we cannot guarantee a specific dedication date, nor do we provide a viewing boat or celebration of life ceremonies. Location of choice at time of voucher redemption is subject to available permits. Those seeking a planned dedication are encouraged to review our Memorial Gathering packages. However, additional services can be added at the time of redemption with the voucher option.
Memorial Reefs are Available in Two Sizes
Poseidon Memorial Reef
• Weight: 750 lbs • Size: 2 ft tall and 3 ft wide • 1 person's cremated remains
Atlantis Memorial Reef
• Weight: 2000 lbs • Size: 2.9 ft tall and 4 ft wide • Up to 2 persons' cremated remains
Memorial Gathering
Participate in a multi-day Memorial Gathering featuring the dedication of a Memorial Reef and Celebration of Life events.
Day 1- Jewel Making Ceremony
Gather with family and friends to inter your loved ones cremated remains within a Memorial Reef. Add small personal items, photos, or seashells to the memorial during this ceremony, provided they are nontoxic or biodegradable materials. Make rubbings of the bronze plaque as keepsakes and add personal chalk messages to the exterior of the memorial. The Jewel Making Ceremony is a two-hour event. Light refreshments are provided.
Day 2 - Free Time
On the second day you are free to experience the area, relax, and enjoy yourself.
Day 3 – Dedication and Celebration of Life
Board a chartered vessel to witness the placement of the Memorial Reef into the Undersea Memorial Garden as loved ones cast flowers over the site and say words of remembrance. Includes: • A Memorial Reef monument • Multi-day event • Unlimited attendees at jewel-making ceremony • Custom engraved memorial plaque • Chartered boat with 4 passengers to witness dedication at sea ($125 per additional passenger) • Refreshments at jewel and boat ceremonies • 2 Certificates of dedication with GPS coordinates and nautical map
Poseidon Memorial Reef and Gathering - $4,999 Atlantis Memorial Reef and Gathering - $5,799
Private Memorial Gathering
Call us for custom dates, locations, and number of attendees. Private gatherings start at $14,999.
Have questions about Memorial Reefs?
See our FAQ for more information about what a Memorial Reef is and learn more or give us a call.
