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Burial At Sea Service
For up to 6 people
$ 450
Waikīkī Beach Burial at Sea Services
The scattering of ashes into the open ocean is a timeless tradition that spans across many cultures around the world. Many people, from former residents to return visitors, have made Waikīkī their final resting place. Waikīkī Beach Services provides a simple yet beautiful burial at sea service aboard our outrigger canoe.
A loved one’s ashes can be scattered in the open ocean off Waikīkī under the shadow of Diamond Head. Say a prayer, sing a song, or simply rest in silence while you say “Aloha.” At the end of each burial at sea, in true Waikīkī Beachboy tradition, our crew will catch and surf a wave into shore, honoring the deceased with “the last wave.”
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- There is a maximum limit of 6 people for the canoe.
- The canoe is chartered for up to one hour for this service, but a guest may choose to come in before the hour is up–this is at the guest’s discretion.
- Photography will be provided and will take 1-2 days to process.
- Flowers and leis are not provided, but guests can bring their own. A list of flower/lei vendors can be found on our FAQs page.
- Please wear comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting wet.
- Do not bring valuables.
- Parking is available at The Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center for a fee and is about a 10-minute walk to our location. Other parking options can be found on our FAQs page.
Safety is of the utmost importance to us; in times of large surf or unpredictable ocean conditions, it may not be possible to use the canoe safely. In such cases, we will try to give as much warning as possible should we need to cancel or reschedule a booking.
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Please note that beginning January 1, 2024, a $1 fee will be collected for each canoe participant. This fee is for the OSF, or Ocean Stewardship Fund, created by the State of Hawaiʻi and enforced by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Read more about it in our FAQs section or on the DLNR website.