For example, in California you need to be at least 500 yards (460 m) from the shore to scatter ashes, while the water has to be 1,800 feet (550 m) deep for you to scatter them in Florida.
Make sure the boat is big enough to fit all of the people planning on attending. Go online to find options for boat rentals near your chosen destination.
Things such as plastic or metal flowers, tombs, gravestones, and monuments aren’t allowed to be released in the water. You can release flowers into the water, but they should be able to easily decompose.
If you don’t plan on distributing all of the ashes, remove a portion from their original container before the trip and leave the rest.
Know how many people will be spreading the ashes ahead of time so you have the right amount of containers.
Do a quick online search to find urns that will dissolve in the water.
Fill the cups with ashes before getting on the boat to avoid having to separate them in cramped quarters or windy conditions.
