On 8/16/2013 8:42 PM, George Leppla wrote:

>> Why the biodegradable container. Do they just throw the urn overboard?
>
>
> Yes. Usually done while the ship is in international waters, from the
> stern on one of the lowest decks that has an open access to the sea. The
> container (and usually some flowers) are thrown into the sea.
>
> There are companies that make urns specifically for burial at sea:
>
> http://www.seaurn.com/
>
> http://www.passagesinternational.com...rns/water-urns
>
> George L

Save your money, I will be happy in a paper bag or a cardboard box from
Whataburger. They are biodegradable.

Becca