A sea ash scattering is a fitting farewell to pets whose spirits were as boundless as the ocean itself. If your pet loved playing outdoors, cavorting in bodies of water, or perhaps going on beach outings with you when they were alive, an ash scattering ceremony at sea will beautifully pay homage to these memories. Many pet parents find solace in releasing the remains of their fun-loving pets into nature, where you know they will always be happy. Read on to learn more about arranging a sea ash scattering with Pet Cremators SG following cremation pet services in Singapore so you can create a memorable tribute to a pet who lived freely.
What is a Pet Ash Scattering at Sea?
An ash scattering is an alternative to housing a departed pet’s cremains in an urn placed at your home or a pet columbarium. During a sea scattering, the attendees of the memorial ceremony are ferried into the ocean to release the cremains. The ashes can be taken out of the container to be scattered onto the seawater or into the ocean breeze. Many pet parents find this process to be a meaningful and symbolic way to let go of pets who once loved being out in nature. Sea ash scatterings are arranged following dog or cat cremation services at a date and time of the owner’s preference (as much as possible).
Where Can You Conduct a Pet Sea Ash Scattering in Singapore?
In Singapore’s East side, Pet Cremators SG can charter a boat from Changi village for an uncomplicated ash scattering at sea. The boat can carry up to 12 people so that you can invite family and friends over for a moving memorial for your pet surrounded by beautiful scenery. Once you arrive at Changi Village, you will be ferried from the jetty to a point at sea where you can scatter the ashes. Our professional staff will assist you before and during the ceremony to get the outcome you desire.
6 Tips for Arranging a Sea Ash Scattering for Pets in Singapore
If you have decided on a sea ash scattering for your pet, here are a few things to keep in mind when organising the event:
1. Contact an Approved Cat or Dog Cremation Services Provider
While you do not need specific approval to conduct an ash scattering in Singapore, there are a few local laws and regulations to abide by. Therefore, it is highly recommended to arrange your sea ash scattering ceremony with a provider of cremation pet services in Singapore, such as Pet Cremators SG. While Singapore allows for inland and at-sea ash scatterings, there are designated locations for such events to take place. Our professional staff is knowledgeable regarding the rules that govern ash scatterings in Singapore and can organise an event without causing you any inconvenience.
2. Choose an Urn
You will need a suitable container to bring the cremains out to the sea. We recommend using a decorative urn, perhaps with some customisations, like engravings, in honour of your pet. An urn will safely house your pet’s ashes while you are ready to release them back into nature. Pet Cremators SG can return your pet’s ashes to you in a personalised urn soon following on-site or mobile pet cremation services.
3. Create a Guest List
Our chartered boat can accommodate up to 12 people for an ash scattering ceremony at sea. You should prepare a guest list and ask people to notify you in advance to allow for adequate preparations. Bringing guests along, in addition to immediate family, may ease the process of saying final goodbye.
4. Prepare a Speech (Or a Few Words)
Just like at any other memorial ceremony, you can say a few words to pay a heartfelt tribute to your lost pet before you let go of their remains. Your speech can reflect on the personality, life, and cherished moments you shared with the pet. A memorial speech will offer comfort to others in attendance who loved the pet as much as you did and help everyone find closure.
5. Account for Environmental Considerations
During the actual process of scattering the ashes at sea, it would be helpful to take certain environmental factors into account, especially the direction of the wind. You should scatter the ashes with the wind and not against it. Our professional staff can help you in this regard if required.
6. Create Keepsakes
You can memorialize a sea ash scattering ceremony with photo and video keepsakes that you can look back on in the future. You may prefer to bring your own equipment to take pictures, or our trained staff can create these for you, similar to the options we offer for cat and dog funeral services. In addition, you can create a memorial keepsake out of the urn that carried the ashes. Attaching photographs to the urn, alongside touching engravings, will help you remember your pet in heartfelt ways.
Plan a Scenic Pet Memorial at Sea with Pet Cremators SG—the Only Approved Provider for Cremation Pet Services in Singapore’s East
Pet Cremators SG is the go-to provider for cremation services for pet in Singapore’s East side. We are fully approved to operate in the region and can arrange a sea ash scattering ceremony that abides by all the local laws and regulations. Contact one of our trusted staff members to explore this option following your pet’s cremation.
