Scattering Ashes

Honour your loved ones with our morning Ash Scattering Services at Sea, aboard a luxury yacht
Scattering Ashes

Eternal Waters: Ashes to Sea

Come aboard for a memorial service led by your captain or personal clergy as your loved ones’ cremated remains are placed upon the water’s surface to dissolve into the sea. With our Toronto ash scattering services at sea, family/friends bring their loved one’s ashes, aboard our luxury, licensed yacht and then set off for waters just south of Toronto. Once there, friends and family may perform a service as they please – with music, a clergy-led memorial, or individual reflections. >>>As a part of the service, we provide a simple maritime tradition whereby the yacht makes a figure eight; first counter clockwise remembering the life lived and then clockwise to represent that time continues to move forward. While completing the symbol of infinity the ship’s bell will ring eight times, signifying the end of the watch, as one final token of respect and farewell to the departed. Upon request we provide a Certificate of Sea Scattering of the remains, containing the exact location where the ashes were released and the names of those in attendance. This way, families may revisit the site whenever they wish and pay their respects to their loved one.
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A bachelorette party is so much more than a night out with the girls. Get the wedding party or your besties together for a day on the water. Let Gone Sailing Adventures host you on our luxury boat rentals and private yacht. Don’t forget your bathing suits and towels. Start with a tour of the Toronto Island Lagoons then crank up the music as we sail across the Harbour and circumnavigate the Islands. Stop for a swim at Toronto’s famous Hanlan’s Point Beach and see why we call it the “Junk Yard”. Throw in some fun bachelorette party games, snacks from our galley and plenty of libations.

Saying Goodbye: Scattering Cremated Remains on Lake Ontario with Gone Sailing Adventures

When it comes to honoring a loved one’s memory, families often seek a ceremony as unique and meaningful as the individual themselves. Scattering cremated remains on Lake Ontario offers a serene and heartfelt farewell, surrounded by the beauty of nature. At Gone Sailing Adventures, we provide this service with dignity, care, and professionalism, helping families create a memorable tribute on the open water. Whether you’re considering a boat rental Toronto experience or a more intimate yacht rental Toronto service, we offer a range of options tailored to your needs.

Saying Goodbye: Scattering Cremated Remains on Lake Ontario with Gone Sailing Adventures

Gone Sailing Adventures specializes in offering personalized ash-scattering ceremonies aboard our luxury sailboats. Our experienced crew ensures every detail of the journey is handled with compassion and respect. Here’s what makes our service unique:

  • Customized Ceremonies: Include readings, music, or symbolic rituals to reflect your family’s preferences.
  • Religious or Nonreligious Options: Welcome clergy or spiritual leaders for prayers, or focus on personal reflections, poems, and secular music.
  • Experienced Team: Accommodates diverse traditions and ensures a respectful, personalized experience.

The experience begins at the dock, where loved ones board a well-maintained sailing vessel or yacht. As the boat glides across the water, participants can take time to reflect, share memories, and connect with the peaceful surroundings. Once at the chosen location, the ashes are gently released into the water, often accompanied by:

  • Scattering Flowers: A symbolic way to honor your loved one’s memory.
  • Biodegradable Wreaths: Environmentally friendly options to complement the ceremony.

Many families find solace in the tranquility of the waves and the symbolism of setting their loved one free.

Why Early Morning Ceremonies?

Gone Sailing Adventures often conducts these ceremonies in the early morning (8:00 a.m.) for several meaningful reasons:

  • Calm and Serenity: Gentle winds and smoother waters create a peaceful environment for reflection.
  • Privacy: Early mornings are less crowded, allowing families to focus without distractions.
  • Symbolism of Renewal: Sunrise offers a natural sense of hope and a new beginning, making it a poetic touch to the farewell.

Our sunrise services add an extra layer of meaning, with the soft light enhancing the emotional and symbolic significance of the ceremony.

The Significance of the Location

One of the most meaningful aspects of our service is the specific location where the ashes are released:

  • Ontario Place Pier: A serene and carefully chosen spot due south of this cherished Toronto landmark.
  • Open Waters: Symbolize freedom, eternity, and a lasting connection with nature.
  • Cultural and Historical Significance: Ontario Place blends the vibrancy of the city with the peace of Lake Ontario.

On special days like the summer solstice (June 21), the sun aligns directly south at noon, adding a celestial dimension to the ceremony. Families often appreciate this unique combination of natural harmony and cultural significance.

Legal Considerations

Scattering ashes on Lake Ontario is both lawful and environmentally friendly. Here’s what you need to know:

  • No Legal Prohibitions: Scattering cremated remains in water is permitted in Canada, provided environmental guidelines are followed.
  • Biodegradable Materials: Only biodegradable items, such as flowers and wreaths, should be used to minimize ecological impact.

Gone Sailing Adventures takes care of these details, ensuring compliance with all legal and environmental regulations so you can focus on honoring your loved one.

The Benefits of a Water Burial

Water burials have been practiced for centuries, offering a unique and meaningful way to say goodbye. Choosing to scatter ashes on Lake Ontario provides:

  • Connection to Nature: The open water and scenic surroundings create a timeless and peaceful setting.
  • Symbolism of Freedom: Lake Ontario serves as an eternal resting place, unbound by physical markers.
  • Flexibility for Reflection: Families can revisit the location, finding comfort in its beauty and tranquility.

For those considering boat rental Toronto or yacht rental Toronto services, Gone Sailing Adventures provides a dignified and intimate experience that celebrates your loved one’s life.

Planning Your Farewell

At Gone Sailing Adventures, we understand the emotions involved in planning a farewell. Our team offers support every step of the way, ensuring a ceremony that brings comfort and closure.

  • Initial Consultation: Work with our team to customize every detail of your service.
  • Professional Execution: Trust our experienced crew to handle logistics and guide the ceremony with care.
  • Memorable Tribute: Create a heartfelt and meaningful experience surrounded by the tranquility of Lake Ontario.

For those seeking a unique and meaningful way to say goodbye, an ash-scattering service with Gone Sailing Adventures is a beautiful tribute to a life well-lived. Contact us today to learn more or book a ceremony. Let us help you create a heartfelt farewell, surrounded by nature’s peace and the gentle embrace of the water.

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Cremation and Ash Scattering

In recent times cremation has become a popular choice, giving families the time to plan which way they would like to send off to the other side, the ones they love. When it comes to scattering ashes, you can choose a beautiful location meaningful to your beloved. Either their favorite place or somewhere they always wanted to visit. A perfect resting place.

Water Ash Scattering Service

Scattering ashes in a body of water is a suitable tribute and beautiful farewell for your dearest. However, you may be unsure about the procedure to follow, if you need any permission or how to arrange it. Fortunately for you, we can take care of all the details so you can focus on spending time with your family and friends finding or giving the needed support that the circumstances require.

With our Toronto Ash Scattering Service at Sea, we aim to simplify the process so you can have more time to focus on saying your final goodbye to your beloved.

Types of Urns for Ash Scattering at Sea

When it comes to ash scattering at sea, you can choose to simply transport your beloved ashes in a regular urn and then pour them from the urn into the sea. However, you should plan and keep in mind the direction of the wind because it can get messy.

On the other hand, if you opt for releasing the whole urn into the water, there are many biodegradable urns you can choose from. These quickly dissolve into the water as they are made from biodegradable or recycled materials. Water urns come in various shapes, such as flowers, turtles, seashells and geometrical figures. Besides helping the environment, the biodegradable water urns have a large capacity and are easy to transport.

Scattering Ashes at Sea Ceremony

Whether you choose a religious memorial service or a ceremony amongst family and friends, arrangements are required You can personally make these arrangements or hire a professional to assist you. In a religious memorial service, a clergy-like individual may officiate the ritual. While on other occasions it may be a family member or a friend who lovingly remembers the life of the deceased. Either way, you may choose the ceremony that what best honours the memory of your loved one.

At Gone Sailing Adventures, we offer the maritime service where our luxury certified yacht will make a figure eight, which represents infinity. First, counterclockwise symbolizing the recollection of your loved one moments in life. And then clockwise, representing that life continues moving forward. Later, when the ashes are scattered, the bell will ring eight times, signifying the end of the watch, honoring the departure of your dearest.

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YOUR SAFETY IS AT RISK

When considering chartering a yacht in Canada, we know you have many options. Some of these options look super exciting and at ridiculously great prices. Recent trends in the industry have opened the door for many unqualified individuals to purchase boats and offer charter services to the unsuspecting public. It’s easy to create a website and even easier to just list a boat on sites such as Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji, Getmyboat, Boat Setter and many others.

Unfortunately, many of these operators are NOT licensed, insured or qualified to accept your trust on the water.

In order to be licensed and insured a number of items MUST be in place. Listed are just a few.

  • The operator must be licensed by Transport Canada with a commercial license known as either:
    – Limited Master under 60tonne.
    – Small Vessel Operators Permit (SVOP).
  • The name of the vessel must be visible on the stern (back) or the registration number beginning with the letter “C” must be visible on the side of the vessel near the front. Boats with a registration number beginning with “ON” are not licensed for passengers.
  • If the vessel is under 12m (40’) it should participate in the Transport Canada Small Vessel Compliance Program and display a “Blue Decal” and have corresponding certificate.
  • If the vessel is over 12m (40’) or carries more than 12 passengers, it MUST BE INSPECTED by Transport Canada and have an inspection certificate on board.
  • All vessels must have commercial liability insurance and coverage specifically for the number of passengers approved to be carried on board.
  • The vessel must comply with commercial safety requirements beyond recreational standards. Many of these illegal operators do not have the proper training, carry proper safety equipment, nor do their recreational boats meet the design/construction requirements of a commercial, passenger carrying vessel. These illegal operators try to stay under the radar of Police/OPP/RCMP/Transport Canada by:
  • hiding the name of their vessel by hanging items over the stern
  • not letting you know where they will have you board until just before the start of your charter.
  • pick you up at a public park (where docking is not permitted).
  • suggest to you that you are friends of the owner/operator out for a ride and not a paying customer.
  • allow you to drink alcohol while the boat is underway (illegal-same as a car) but tell you to hide your bottles etc.
  • insist on a cash transaction or part of it as a way of defrauding the internet listing company.
  • Make you sign a “Charter Agreement” just before you board without giving you details of the document beforehand.

    Over the last few years there have been a number of deaths and even more accidents resulting from these types of operators. Be safe and know who you are getting on a boat with. All licensed operators should willingly display their credentials, and most are members of the Passenger & Commercial Vessel Association (PCVA).

    Link to Global News Report on Charter Accidents

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