We provide Peaceful Memorials At Sea
Golden Gate Burial Services performs affordable, unattended full body burials off the Mendocino Coast and the scattering of cremated remains under sail seaward of the Golden Gate Bridge. We offer a unique alternative in the selection of the final resting place for loved ones. The burial is attended by Captain Norman de Vall and his assisting crew member.
The burial is private and respectful with a reading, if requested. Time, weather, latitude and longitude are recorded and we file all the necessary papers with local and state agencies. We also provide you with a notarized Affirmation of Burial and, if requested, photographs of the burial.
The sea, once it casts its spell,
holds one in its net of wonder forever.
– Jacques Cousteau
Captain de Vall and the sloop SPIRIT
Captain Norman de Vall founded Golden Gate Burial Services in 1973 to give families another option for selecting a final resting place for their loved ones. SPIRIT is a seaworthy 33-foot sloop and is fully licensed by the State and County. Captain de Vall's experience and love of the sea ensure that the deceased will receive a respectful and beautiful service.
"After more than fifty years, I find each new day on the water as
moving and meaningful as the first. My life of sailing brings me to
this deeply satisfying work, giving comfort to those who grieve by
honoring their loved ones with a sea burial."
– Captain Norman de Vall
I am forever walking upon these shores,
Betwixt the sand and the foam,
The high tide will erase my foot-prints,
And the wind will blow away the foam.
But the sea and shore will remain forever.
– Kahlil Gibran
"My family and I recently had the experience of scattering our dad's ashes out to sea by sailing out of Sausalito with Norman deVall of Golden Gate Burial Services. I recommend this as a truly unique way to say goodbye to a family member, friend, or pet. And, a sail beyond the Gate is a "bucket list" experience." |
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