You never leave
if you are never forgotten
At Cenizas Mediterráneo we help you say goodbye to your loved ones in a way you will always remember. We lay their ashes to rest at sea in an intimate, moving and eco-friendly way.
EVERY BOAT TRIP TO LAY ASHES TO REST AT SEA INCLUDES
Our complete dedication to creating a unique and special moment to remember
Boat and Skipper with Personal Attention
Paperwork with the Authorities
High-End Boats
Nautical Chart Certifying the Coordinates
Approved biodegradable urn
Along the Entire Mediterranean Coast
Ceremony With or Without Attending
We offer two services: in person, where up to 10 people can come aboard, and without attending, where the Cenizas Mediterráneo team handles the whole process on the family's behalf. In both cases, we provide a keepsake showing the coordinates where the ashes were laid to rest.
Boarding ports for laying a loved one's ashes to rest
Here you can find the ports where we have boats for laying ashes to rest at sea. The service can also depart from other ports near these base ports: we travel there to pick up the family and sail out to the authorised area. Please don't hesitate to contact us — we will do everything we can to help you.
Port Balis
Port Balis
Port Forum
Port Forum
Port Ginesta
Port Ginesta
Port d'Aiguadolç
Port d'Aiguadolç
Port Torredembarra
Port Torredembarra
Port Cambrils
Port Cambrils
Port of Castelló
Port of Castelló
Port of Valencia
Port of Valencia
Altea Yacht Club
Altea Yacht Club
Port of Alicante
Port of Alicante
Tomás Maestre Marina
Tomás Maestre Marina
Fuengirola Marina
Fuengirola Marina
Port Cala Nova
Port Cala Nova
Marina Ibiza
Marina Ibiza
Port of Ciutadella
Port of Ciutadella
Marbella
Marbella
Our boats for laying ashes to rest at sea
We accompany you in the ceremony of scattering ashes at sea
How do we carry out the ash-scattering ceremony?
We have several authorised points and boats for scattering ashes at sea along the entire Mediterranean coast of Catalonia, the Valencian Community, Murcia, Andalusia and the Balearic Islands. The ceremony lasts about an hour, and you will have all the time you need to say goodbye to your loved one.
The point where we lay the urn to rest is about 3 miles (roughly 5 km) from the port. After the ceremony, Cenizas Mediterráneo will email you a keepsake with the exact location where the ashes were laid to rest.
When should you scatter a loved one's ashes?
Our service is available every day of the year subject to booking and our confirmation 48 hours before the agreed day, to make sure sea conditions are right for your safety and comfort. If we have to postpone, we will reschedule by mutual agreement for another date that suits you.
We offer two services: the in-person service, where up to 10 people can come aboard, and the service without attending, where the Cenizas Mediterráneo team handles the whole process on your behalf. In both cases, you will receive a keepsake with the coordinates where the ashes were laid to rest.
How are ashes scattered at sea?
To scatter ashes at sea, it is essential to comply with current regulations and to use approved biodegradable urns. At Cenizas Mediterráneo, we offer a complete service that makes this process easier, ensuring it is carried out respectfully and in accordance with the law.
Please note that only petals may be used — no stems or bouquets — in order to comply with the law and protect the environment. If you would like music for the moment, our boats are equipped with Bluetooth sound systems.
Prices for laying ashes to rest at sea
The Cenizas Mediterráneo service costs between €295 (VAT included) and €675 (VAT included), depending on the type of service and the departure port.
We answer your questions
Can ashes be scattered at sea?
Yes. In Spain, ashes can be scattered at sea as long as a responsible declaration is submitted to the Harbour Master's Office and an approved biodegradable urn is used. The declaration is signed by the service provider, so if you want to organise it yourself, it is best to check first with your local Harbour Master's Office.
The scattering takes place out at sea from a boat, usually about 3 miles from the coast and in areas without protected habitats or species, never from the beach. Doing it without meeting the requirements can lead to fines of up to €60,000 for minor offences.
Is it legal to scatter ashes at sea?
Yes. Scattering ashes at sea is legal in Spain and is regulated by Royal Decree 218/2022, in force since 13 May 2022. No separate permit is needed: a responsible declaration is submitted to the Harbour Master's Office, a certified biodegradable urn is used and an area free of protected habitats and species is chosen.
Only natural flower petals may be thrown in, never bouquets, wreaths or personal items. Failing to meet the requirements can lead to a penalty under the Coastal Act.
What is the fine for scattering ashes at sea?
The fine for scattering ashes at sea is not fixed. Spain’s Coastal Law sets a maximum of €60,000 for minor offences and up to €300,000 for certain serious offences; the specific amount is decided by the authorities in each case.
Royal Decree 218/2022 does not set a fine of its own: it regulates the requirements for the activity (a responsible declaration filed with the Harbour Master’s Office, a certified biodegradable urn and an area without protected habitats). Meeting them is what keeps you out of trouble.
Where can ashes be laid to rest?
In Spain, ashes can be placed in a cemetery (columbarium, niche, grave or scattering area), kept at home or scattered on private land with the owner's permission. Once handed over to the family, they are not subject to any health requirements.
At sea, they can be placed by submitting a responsible declaration to the Harbour Master's Office and using a certified biodegradable urn. Rivers and lakes need prior authorisation, and local bylaws usually prohibit it on streets, in parks and on beaches.
What are biodegradable urns for ashes?
They are urns made from natural materials that break down in water or soil without polluting. For the sea, salt, sand or paper urns are mostly used; for the ground, plant fibre, cellulose or substrate urns.
To place ashes at sea, Royal Decree 218/2022 requires the urn to be biodegradable and certified. We use approved salt urns, included in the service.
What to do with a loved one's ashes?
There is no rush: the law sets no deadline for deciding and, once handed over by the crematorium, the ashes are not subject to any health requirements. They can be placed in a cemetery, kept at home, scattered at sea or on private land, or partly kept as a keepsake.
It is usually decided as a family, thinking about the wishes of the deceased, whether you want a place to return to, and your beliefs.
Can ashes be placed at a specific spot in the Mediterranean?
Yes. The family can suggest a meaningful place, such as the sea off their village or a cove, as long as the spot is out at sea and outside protected areas such as Posidonia meadows. If necessary, we find the nearest permitted spot.
We set out from ports in Catalonia, the Valencia region, Murcia, Andalusia and Mallorca, and afterwards we give you the exact coordinates so you can return whenever you like.
How much does scattering ashes at sea cost and what is included?
The service costs between €295 and €675 (VAT included), depending on the type of service and the port of departure. The remote option starts at €295 and the in-person option, with up to 10 people on board, at €675.
The price includes the paperwork with the authorities, the premium boat with a professional skipper, the approved biodegradable urn, the rose petals, drinks on board and the nautical chart with the coordinates. It does not include cremation, which is handled by the funeral home or crematorium.
How can ashes be scattered legally?
It depends on the place. At sea, a responsible declaration must be submitted to the Harbour Master's Office, a certified biodegradable urn used and an area free of protected habitats and species chosen. On land, each region's and local council's rules apply, and rivers and lakes require prior authorisation.
We take care of all the paperwork so that placing the ashes at sea is fully legal.
Do you hold anniversary ceremonies for a loved one?
Yes. We return with the family to the exact spot at sea where the ashes were placed, using the coordinates from the first ceremony, to remember their loved one on the anniversary, their birthday or another special date.
As no ashes are placed, no responsible declaration is needed and the ceremony is simpler and more affordable. Only natural flower petals are thrown into the sea.
What words are said when placing the ashes?
There are no set words. People usually give thanks, share a memory and say goodbye, in a short text read just before placing the ashes. You can also read a poem or a prayer, or keep a minute's silence.
If you write a letter, read it and keep it: only natural flower petals may be thrown into the sea. The article includes farewell examples you can adapt.
What can I do with my pet's ashes?
They can be kept at home, placed in a pet cemetery, scattered at sea or partly kept as a keepsake. To receive them, ask for an individual cremation: with communal cremation the ashes are not handed over.
Many families choose to say goodbye to their pet at sea. We do it just as we would for any loved one, with an approved biodegradable urn and, if you wish, the family on board.
We fulfil your last wish
We help you entrust your loved ones' ashes to the Mediterranean Sea in an intimate family ceremony.
