The Vessel
Closer view of my boatMy yacht is a 48ft LOA Sea Ray Express Bridge Cruiser. Her hull design is well suited for families’ unfamiliar with Southern California near shore waters. Her bow is a Deep-Vee for smooth cruising through calm or choppy water. Her stern is fairly flat for the greatest measure of stability.

She is in excellent condition and accommodates 6 adults plus myself very comfortably.

She's powered by twin Caterpillar Diesel inboards, equipped with Ray Marine GPS, Chart Plotter, Auto Pilot and Radar, Compass, VHF Marine Radio, Stereo and a Halon Automatic Fire Detection System plus many extras.

She is insured, well maintained, cleaned regularly and meets or exceeds all USCG Safety Regulations for Sea Worthiness.

Her name is "Great Faith".



Service

Client families may choose from the following public docks for boarding:

  • Downtown Shoreline Marina, near Parkers Lighthouse, Long Beach.
  • Alamitos Bay Marina, in front of Khourys and Busters Restaurant.
  • Huntington Harbor Marina, in front of the Huntington Harbor Yacht Club.

Other arrangements may be made upon request. More about my burials at sea service...



Side view of my new boat



Fee ScheduleAmex, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Witnessed Burials at Sea: $500.00 for 1 to 6 people on board when departing from Long Beach or Alamitos Bay*, $600.00 for 1 to 6 people on board when departing from Huntington Harbor. An affiliate vessel that carries up to 149 people on board is available. An affiliate vessel that carries up to 149 people on board is available. Please call Capt. John for pricing of this vessel. Fees are payable by Personal Check, Cash or Major Credit Card. Payments by Credit Card must be made two days before the planned departure date. Payments with Cash or Check may be made when we return to shore.

  • Permits: Client families are required to obtain the Burial At Sea Permit from their Mortuary, Crematory or local Department of Health, and bring it with them on the day that we depart. I will execute and file the Department of Health Permit with the appropriate agencies, with copies to my client family and Mortuary.

  • Non-Witnessed Burials, where I scatter the cremated remains without the family on board: $100.00 per scattering, payable upon receipt of cremated remains, and Permit.

Extended cruises and special requests may be accommodated.

* Note: An additional fee of $100.00 applies to Alamitos Bay departures only, payable directly to the Alamitos Bay Harbor Master.