The Pu'olo pictured above is a beautiful and traditional Hawaiian ti leaf & lawai tree fern enclosure lined with tissue paper and topped with a beautiful flower haku. Tissue paper is used to avoid spillage and hold the ash cremains until placed in the Pacific Ocean where it will dissolve quickly.
- What questions should I ask a burial at sea company?
- How far in advance do I need to make a charter reservation?
- How do make a reservation for this service?
- How is payment made and when?
- I've had the cremated remains for some time? What can I do now?
- For families on a tight budget, what do you offer?
- How would the remains be delivered to this service?
- Are services available on weekends and at special times?
- Can you accommodate special requests for scattering?
- Do you scatter pet cremains?
- What are the locations available for ash scatterings in Hawaii?
- Would our family & guests be the only ones on the vessel ash scattering?
- Can I revisit the scattering site later?
- How will I know when & where the unaccompanied scattering took place?
- What about providing flowers?
- Will we have any refreshments or meals on the vessel?
- What is the aerial scattering procedure?
- What is the cost for Aerial Services?
- Do you have restrooms on board?
- Can we request something to be read while the scattering takes place?
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Do you give
our Veteran's of the armed services a discount?
What questions
should I ask a burial at sea company?
Is the boat you have selected for your group, Coast Guard approved &
certified? Does the company carry commercial liability insurance?
Will the ash scattering be performed within 30 days? Are those involved
in the Burial at Sea USCG licensed Captains? Are all your questions
answered to your satisfaction?
- Tradewind Charters, Inc. dba HawaiiAshScatterings.com has met these
requirements for over 20 years. In these times when personal service is
hard to find, we trust you will find our service to your satisfaction.
How far
in advance do I need to make a charter reservation?
If you are flexible as to the date & time of your ash scattering charter
we can take your relatively short notice booking, (less than two weeks).
If you require a particular date, location, time, vessel, etc. I would highly
recommend as much lead time as possible, ( we have reservations with deposits
as much as 2-3 years out). That said, please contact us on any need with
any lead time and we will do our best to accommodate your schedule.
How do make a
reservation for this service?
Select a package & optional services you would like, complete the
reservation & authorization forms and place your deposit, ship the cremains to
us.
How
is payment made and when?
Payment can be made online with PayPal; by mail with personal check, money
order, cashiers check; or over the phone/fax with VISA, MC, AMEX, DISC credit
cards. A $200 deposit is required when placing your reservation with the
balance usually taken care of prior to your charter.
I've had the cremated remains for some time? What
can I do now?
Many people choose to keep the cremated remains of a loved one a home for
a while, sometimes years, before feeling the need to make a decision about
their ultimate placement. This is very common and no problem. Call
us for assistance.
For families on a
tight budget, what do you offer?
For budget-conscious families & folks who find traveling to Hawaii not an
option we offer, "Unaccompanied Scattering at Sea Service." We receive
the cremains from you by registered mail, conduct the dispersal and send you
the Memorial Service certificate with the exact Global Positioning System
coordinates of scattering. Price for this starts at $195.
How would the
remains be delivered to this service?
Most cremated remains are shipped to us via registered mail. The use
of the United States Postal Service's registered mail is by far the most
secure form of transportation, in addition to being fast, reliable and
economical. Please go to
Reservations for all the shipping details.
Are services
available on weekends and at special times?
Yes, weekends are the most convenient time for most residents of Hawaii to
gather together for the Burial at Sea ceremony. Our services are
available 7days/week, year round. For national & state holiday
dispersals we charge a 50% premium. Charter times are totally flexible
ranging from sunrise to well past sunset.
Can you
accommodate special requests for scattering?
Yes, we will attempt to satisfy any special requests provided they are not
in violation of governing state or federal statutes.
Do you
scatter pet cremains?
Yes, we scatter pet cremains in a similar manner as human ashes.
Pricing is the same and includes a Memorial Certificate of your beloved pet.
What
are the locations available for ash scatterings in Hawaii?
Our primary scattering areas are Mamala Bay & Maunalua Bay off the
Honolulu coastline. Vessel departure is typically from Kewalo Basin
which is located 1.5 miles west of Waikiki between downtown and Ala Moana
Park. Other at sea locations around Oahu are available for additional
charges. Aerial ash scatterings are over the Pacific Ocean offshore of
Honolulu. Call us to discuss hike-in ash scattering locations around
Oahu.
Would our family & guests be the only ones on the vessel ash scattering?
The vessel is exclusively yours for the duration of your memorial service
charter. Family and friends may conduct whatever type of memorial
service they wish with our Captain assisting.
Can I revisit the scattering
site later?
Yes, knowing the exact coordinates of the scattering site, we can take you
to the same location for any memorial you have in mind.
How will I know when & where the unaccompanied scattering took place?
It is our policy to scatter remains as soon as possible after payment and
receipt of the cremains. You will receive a Memorial Certificate
indicating the date, time & exact location of the scattering.
What
about providing flowers?
Hawaiian tradition calls for flower petals to be dispersed with your loved
ones ashes. The bright, colorful flower petals serve as a marker to the
dispersal location as we slowly circle the site and pay our last respects. Our
guest usually order one basket of flower petals for every 4-5 guests.
Will we have
any refreshments or meals on the vessel?
When reserving your charter be sure to mention that you would like
beverage and/or meal service aboard during your private cruise.
What is the aerial
scattering procedure?
After we receive the urn containing the cremains, we schedule the dispersal
flight as soon as possible. We will fly to the approved dispersal
location, complete the dispersal, record the coordinates and return.
What is the cost for Aerial
Services?
The total cost is $795 plus tax.
Do you have restrooms on board?
Yes, all of our vessels have 1-2 private restrooms for your use.
Can we request something to be read while the scattering takes place?
Our captain or crew would be happy to read a verse, poem or special words you
have selected and sent to us. If you are accompanying us you may want to
select our minister option and have him join us.
Do you give
our Veteran's of the armed services a discount?
Yes, we give a 10% charter discount to all our deceased veterans' families.
Tradewind Charters, Inc.
796 Kalanipu'u Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96825
1-800-829-4899
Email: captken@hawaii.rr.com Web: www.HawaiiAshScatterings.com
