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Meaningful Maritime Memorials for Beloved Pets
Meaningful Maritime Memorials for Beloved Pets
Bid farewell to your non-human companion in harmony with nature, their ashes scattered in the San Francisco Bay.
Connected to the wind, the waves...
Connected to the wind, the waves...
Fair Winds Maritime Memorials offers the San Francisco Bay Area's first sail-powered, unattended pet ash scattering service
We craft a deeply personal, environmentally responsible memorial that reflects the profound love you shared with your beloved companion.
Why choose us?
Why choose us?
Authentic
Authentic
Real sailing with real conditions - we work with wind, weather, and tides to reach your ceremony location.
Eco-Conscious
Eco-Conscious
Our scatterings are 98% sail powered. All beings, humans or otherwise suffer when we stress the system. Sailing uses far less fuel than most alternatives. Sailing also means less noise in the water -- which the whales and dolphins appreciate.
Witnessed
Witnessed
Your ceremony is witnessed and recorded - combining traditional maritime rituals with professional documentation of the sailing conditions and wildlife encountered
Detailed Documentation
Detailed Documentation
Captain's log, wildlife sightings, and professional photo/video. We document your pet's last journey.
Iconic Location
Iconic Location
The breathtaking San Francisco Bay and the legendary Golden Gate Bridge. The western gate, often symbolic of the afterlife in human cultures.
Ancient Symbolism, Modern Practice
Ancient Symbolism, Modern Practice
Eight Bells Naval Funeral Ceremony. Eight bells signifies the end of watch.
A Farewell with Dignity and Love
A Farewell with Dignity and Love
Each ceremony is a solemn and respectful tribute performed aboard Yakamoz.
Our skipper and crew set sail to the Golden Gate and choose an appropriate spot for the Ceremony.
With meaningful words we scatter the ashes.
At this point the ship's bell is rung 8 times signifying the end of watch for your pet.
You receive documentation of the entire ceremony and sailing journey.
Documentation Choices
Documentation Choices
Digital Certificate of Scattering
Digital Certificate of Scattering
All scatterings receive an official document noting GPS coordinates and the date of the ceremony.
Photo Documentation
A photograph taken from the ship at the point of scattering.
Individual Ceremony Video
Individual Ceremony Video
A professionally produced video, including the reading of your pet's story, the scattering, sailing footage.
Choose your pet's final journey
Choose your pet's final journey
Digital Certificate + Photo
Digital Certificate + Photo
Burial at sea, moment of silence, ship's bell rung 8 times. You receive: Photo documentation + certificate
$ 150
$ 150
Digital Certificate + Ceremony Video
Digital Certificate + Ceremony Video
Burial at sea, full ceremony, You receive: professionally edited video and digital certificate.
$ 350
$ 350
Words from families
Words from families
It meant a lot to me and my mother to know that Bowain's ashes were scatted in such a lovely place. You could never have gotten him on a boat otherwise - he was afraid of stairs. Fairwinds was a very touching way to remember and say goodbye to the old guy. We miss you Bowain!
Nancy Baer
Kruger loved being outside. She would accompany us into the woods when we'd go to gather wood. She loved riding in the car, her face in the wind. We kept her ashes 25 years and now she's one with the sea. Thank you, Fair Winds.
Julian O.
Panzón joined us when he was already an adult. He started showing up in our back yard and we couldn't help but feed him. Panzon was very loving and would follow us room to room. His last voyage will always be with us.
Miguel Rincón
FAQ
FAQ
Can I come on the boat for my pet's ceremony?
Can I come on the boat for my pet's ceremony?
Due to Coast Guard regulations and our current captain's license, we cannot carry passengers on during memorial services they pay for.
However, you can join as volunteer crew for other pets' ceremonies - it's a meaningful way to honor the human-animal bond while learning traditional sailing.
Sign up here.
How many people can come on the sail?
How many people can come on the sail?
Due to Coast Guard regulations and our current captain's license, we cannot carry passengers on during memorial services they pay for.
However, you can join as volunteer crew for other pets' ceremonies - it's a meaningful way to honor the human-animal bond while learning traditional sailing.
Sign up here.
What happens if the weather is bad on ceremony day?
What happens if the weather is bad on ceremony day?
Safety comes first. We'll reschedule for the next available sailing date and keep you updated throughout. San Francisco Bay sailing is weather-dependent, but we sail year-round when conditions are favorable. In fact, winter sailing is better in some ways because the storms blow from the south (despite moving south they spin counterclockwise).
How long does the "full" ceremony take?
How long does the "full" ceremony take?
Each pet receives a 15 minute ceremony with respectful silence between services.
For Scatterings in the San Francisco Bay, the entire sailing trip is typically 3-4 hours, depending on conditions.
Where exactly will my pet's ashes be scattered?
Where exactly will my pet's ashes be scattered?
Most scatterings take place in San Francisco Bay waters, typically near the Golden Gate. You'll receive exact GPS coordinates and a Captain's Log detailing the specific location, weather conditions, and any wildlife we encountered
Got other questions?
Got other questions?
Feel free to write or call: info@sfbayfairwinds.com (415) 990-8116
Contact Us
Contact Us
(415) 990 8116
info@sfbayfairwinds.com
Below you can see the approximate location of most of our scatterings.
Getting there is not easy. It's a labor of love!
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