Burials at Sea – Carolina Beach, NC

Honor your loved ones with a respectful and dignified burial at sea off the coast of Carolina Beach, North Carolina. Captain Dave Tilley and the crew of the Wild Rover III offer both attended and unattended ash scattering ceremonies—each conducted with professionalism, compassion, and care.

Attended Burial at Sea

Bring your family and loved ones aboard the Wild Rover III for a private, respectful ceremony 3 miles offshore. These trips are ideal for those who want to be present for the scattering of ashes and experience the moment together at sea. The boat includes air conditioning, a full restroom, and comfortable seating.

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Unattended Burial at Sea

When family members can’t be present, we offer a professional unattended sea burial option. Captain Dave will perform the scattering offshore and, upon request, provide GPS coordinates, photos of the ceremony, and a confirmation letter documenting the event with care and dignity.

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Our burial at sea charters from Carolina Beach are conducted year-round, weather permitting. We treat every ceremony as if our own family were on board. Contact us today to arrange a meaningful service that honors your loved one’s wishes.

Serving Families Across the Carolina Coast

The Wild Rover III offers burial at sea and scattering of ashes services for families from Carolina Beach, Wilmington, Southport, Wrightsville Beach, and Kure Beach. We depart from the Carolina Beach Municipal Marina — easily accessible for guests throughout the region.

Whether you're traveling from near or far, we are honored to provide respectful, compassionate services to families across the Carolina Coast.