sea burials
Nautical funeral rites
Sea burials are the disposal of human remains in the ocean rather than on land.
The body or ashes may be committed to the water from a boat, sometimes weighted to ensure sinking.
The practice has ancient roots among seafaring peoples and remains common for naval personnel: He requested a sea burial in accordance with maritime tradition.
Regulations typically require burials occur a minimum distance from shore.
- oceanMassive saltwater body
- deep blueSaturated dark azure
- ashesBurned matter's residue
- wavesTraveling energy disturbances
- sailorSeafaring crew member
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sea burialsmausoleum
Monumental building for interment
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