Why are they so worried about the biodegradable linings of the casket when the casket itself, including the hardware, will take forever to degrade? Why don't they use a simple pine box, which will eventually degrade and break apart with the movement of the ocean?

Thank you for posting this video. It was very informative and done most respectfully. I didn't know how the casket was prepared for sea burial so this definitely helped. Now, to anyone watching this video, here is little tiny fun fact tidbit that no one will be telling you. I'll start off by saying this is my personal experience as I witnessed it myself firsthand. In the summer of 1976, I was 20 years old and about a year and a half into my Navy enlistment. I was stationed on a Gearing class FRAM II destroyer, home port Norfolk, VA, when we were tasked with a burial at sea. Now, the only positive thing about this sea burial was the veterans family was *not* onboard (thank God!). The casket was brought onboard, we cast off then made our way down the channel and out to sea. Upon reaching the 12 mile limit we slowed to just barely maintaining headway. Those who had never witnessed a burial at sea before (like myself) gathered on the fantail (including the helo deck [minus the helo]) for a brief yet dignified ceremony. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the casket was lowered into the sea and as it slowly floated off behind the ship it became apparent that it was not sinking. The captain eventually made the decision (I did not envy him this in the slightest) to have the Master-at-Arms get a M-16 from the armory and (I hope you're sitting down for this next part) shoot holes in the casket until it sank!! That day I vowed not to be buried at sea. That was my first, and only, burial at sea ceremony and, as I'm sure you can imagine, it made a lasting impression on me that I can still see in my minds eye to this day. This is why, when I die, I will be buried at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, thank you very much.

I love how respectful the crane operators were

This was enlightening. I didn’t know. Thank you for your service . Rest in peace 💐

I don't understand why they went to using a casket for a sea burial. In WWII they were sewn into a canvas body bag that contained a 5 inch shell or some other weight and slid off of a ramp into the sea. That seemed more dignified to me.

Rip ❤😢 To our Navy men ❤

Two months and ten days have passed and i have not been able to obtain the death certificate for my husband who lives in new york knowing that i live in morocco and have never joined america

I thought the person had to be sewn into sail cloth?

It can take a day or two for the ship to get to the burial spot. Do they keep it in a giant fridge or freezer on the ship during this time so it doesnt start smelling really bad?

I was BAA CO State Director for 2 years and very proud to have been able serve.

That was done with dignity and it was beautiful

Years gone buy the body was sown into a canvis bag and the last stitch went through the nose .

Excellent video and information.

You never put the body inside silly Girls

the casket is medal and plastic.then that wont be environmentally friendly if your embalmed thats not healthy for the ocean neither. So i would not do this shroud is best and the body naked and wrapped not embalmed this is the way it needs to be done clothes dont break down neither

Using trash bags and laundry soap. This is so wrong I wonder how many loved ones are watching this video and say what the heck we should have never let them do this. This is total disrespect of a military person that has passed away. Was there a dryer sheet she pulled out before the casket was destroyed inside. Just so disrespectful. Family members need to put a stop to this.

What if the information is another person, the person requesting for the death certificate has to show proof of kinship?

They will b back in the Resurrection Rev21:3-5 sorry for your loss!

Is a death certificate registered after many years from the person's death valid

He is not alone, when one thinks of all the sailors which went down with their vessels in the sea battles throughout history...as well as civilian ship disasters!

My only child laid in the funeral home morgue for over 2 weeks because they "couldn't reach his son" to sign off on the cremation. Now it's been over 4 weeks and I still don't have a certificate Not only did the funeral home write a very short and generic obituary, they did not mention his surviving family... they didn't bother mentioning his children. They gladly took my money though I'm NOT impressed

Manner of Death states‘PENDING’ What exactly does that mean especially after 7 yrs. 4 mo.

It’s going on three months and I have yet to receive my father’s death certificate. Why? IDK. I’m told that it’s not being released as of now.

So we are filling the see with metal caskets too ……

Thank you for caring for our Veterans. Great video! Appreciate knowing the process of preparing the body and casket for burial at sea.

My Dad had the pink salt one. It was beautiful. 13 yrs ago.

Save money! Cremation!

What about metal in back? Titanium. Thank you

Please STOP body burial at sea! It’s unsanitary to people who consume seafoods! This is not actually in respectable way. Smh

I was part of a military funeral from 1970 to 1972 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We were all active duty sailors. I'm now 80 years old and still remember those days. 01 May 2023.

Thank you for your service sir ❤

Whats the b e significance of using that term repeatedly, "full body burial"? There's such a thing as partial?

I WONDER WHY THEY BUY A BOX WITH EVERYTHING AND THEY DON'T ASK FOR IT WITHOUT ANYTHING SO THAT THEY DON'T HAVE TO DOUBLE THE PRICE TO THE AGENCIES THAT PAY FOR THEM... APPARENTLY AFTER THEY BUY THE BOX THEY HAVE TO MODIFY IT BY PASSING THIS COST TO THE AGENCIES THAT BUY IT... SURELY THESE COMPANIES CAN SELL THE BOX WITH NOTHING INSIDE

As a bugler for bugles across a America, I have to say that is the worst taps I think I’ve ever heard. To hold the first note so long then the two quick notes is a disgrace to the way it is written. As much as I dislike the recorded bugle, I’d rather have it played at my funeral than this crazy rendition.

The thought of sea life handling ( for lack of a better word) my loved one is unimaginable.

I love your standing rock shirt!

This is fascinating. I had no idea that people were buried at Sea in full caskets. It's kind of creepy to think that there are a bunch of deceased people at the bottom of the ocean.

That’s amazing.🙏❤️

Why do hospitals demand to speak to the person who registered the death certificate if the deceased spouse is still living but person who registered death certificate isn’t a blood relative?

Can't the casket makers just make a casket without the trimmings ready to be ready for burial

Everyone just go throw their mom and dad in the infested ocean 🙏🤣 I can’t imagine the disrespect honestly. Imagine you “bury” your parents in the ocean, only to have an oil disaster happen. Or imagine all of the trash in the ocean omfg. 🤦‍♂️🤮 Nahhh…. This ain’t for me or my family thanks though

Metal casket!?!?!? That can’t be easily biodegradable! Why wouldn’t wood be better, seeing that no plastic etc is allowed in the casket? I can understand not using only a shroud (decomposition).

Is the body secured? It seems like it will move etc once it is overboard

Why do you all put the holes in the casket?

Hallo ich habe da eine Frage zu. warum musste der Sand aus dem Plastikbeutel raus genommen werden ?? vielen dank, und gruß aus flensburg-deutschland

Caskets should not be going in the Sea. The Sea is already loaded with pollution, this just adds to it. I think if you want to be buried at sea then you must be cremated.

I hope you will injoy video with lough.😂.Everything is a f.. buisness and money in USA.

My father was a Korean war navy veteran and he told me often he wanted to be buried at sea when he passed, unfortunately this option wasn't brought to light. He was cremated and his ashes were divided in two I received half and another family member got the other half. I was determined to grant his wishes and being a avid deep sea fishermen I carried his ashes in a weighed paper container which I hoped would get him down and release him into the Pacific Ocean as it deteriorated. Somewhere passed Catalina Island. I do wish he could have received this type of honor he deserved.

How dose a Korean USS Navy Veteran go about finding out about being buried at sea .?

Could a cotton or hemp cloth not be used in place of leaf bags??