Ocean Scattering Services


Ocean Scattering Services in Key West, Florida

If you feel a strong connection to the ocean and want it to be your final resting place, Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home offers a unique and respectful ocean scattering service off the beautiful coast of Key West, Florida. This specialized service combines professional knowledge with respect for the sea to make a meaningful tribute for your loved one who loved the beauty and peace of the ocean.

Our Distinguished Ocean Scattering Service

Our licensed funeral directors handle every part of our ocean scattering service with the highest level of care, respect, and professionalism. Our funeral directors are also certified scuba divers, which sets us apart from other services. This means they can make sure that your loved one's last journey is done with care and respect. Our team can place things exactly where they need to be on beautiful wrecks or reefs, unlike traditional surface scattering methods. This makes a permanent memorial site under the waves.


We know that some families want to be there for this important ceremony. Our regular service doesn't include family members, but we can always make arrangements for them to be there for the scattering ceremony for an extra fee. This lets you see and take part in this last goodbye in the beautiful waters of Key West.

What Makes Our Ocean Scattering Service Unique

  • Personal Transportation: Your loved one's cremated remains are personally transported to Key West by our licensed funeral director.
  • Professional Placement: Unlike traditional sea scatterings, our certified scuba diving funeral directors ensure precise placement on a beautiful wreck or reef when scuba diving.
  • EPA Compliance: We handle all required EPA notifications and state documentation.
  • Documentation: Receive a certificate detailing the exact location of the memorial site
  • Photos and Video: We will provide documentation of the scattering.

Our Commitment

We know that picking a final resting place is one of the most important choices a family can make. Choosing the ocean as a loved one's final resting place shows a deep connection to the sea, which could come from a lifetime of sailing, fishing, diving, or just finding peace by the water. Our dedicated team is committed to providing a meaningful experience that honors your loved one's bond with the ocean while strictly following all environmental and legal rules.

 The waters around Key West are clear, full of life, and have beautiful underwater landscapes. Key West is a great place for ocean scattering because the conditions are so clean. It gives your loved one's remains a beautiful and peaceful final resting place where they will become part of the ocean's eternal cycle.

Legal Compliance

All services are conducted in full compliance with:


  • Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act
  • EPA regulations for sea burial
  • Any Florida state requirements
  • Any Local Key West ordinances


To learn more about our unattended ocean scattering services or to discuss your specific wishes, please contact our caring team. We're here to answer any questions and guide you through this meaningful journey. The cost of this service is $695.00.


Contact Us at Info@tributesoflife.com or speak with your funeral director to learn more.