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Burial at sea is a tradition as old as mankind.

"I really don't know why it is that all of us are so committed to the sea…I think it's because we all came from the sea…And it is an interesting biological fact that all of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exist in the ocean. And therefore we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. We are tied to the ocean, and when we go back to the sea - whether it is to sail or to watch it - we are going back from whence we came."

President John F. Kennedy, 1962
"The Sea"

The sea nurtures life from the smallest to the largest creatures on earth. Unfortunately, over the years, man's reckless disregard for the continuity and development of the ocean's ecosystem put all life in jeopardy. The natural reefs cannot rebuild themselves fast enough to meet human and sea life demands. Long lasting artificial reefs are useful tools for restoring our reef systems to a natural and productive balance.

The Eternal Reefs Memorial Program provides not only a permanent memorialization option for your loved one, but simultaneously positively addresses this ecological emergency. Your Eternal Reef becomes an environmental legacy for generations to come.

Our Eternal Reefs are artificial reef modules that are cast of concrete and can contain the cremated remains of your loved ones or simply be placed as a lasting tribute in honor of their life. Each individual memorial reef comes with a bronze plaque attached to the memorial reef unit and two memorial certificates. In fact, many families even choose to attend the dedication and deployment of the memorial reef to help provide closure for the family members.

Below are your various Eternal Reef Memorial Options:

The Atlantis is the largest of the reefs measuring 4' high by 6' wide and weighing between 3,500 and 3,800 pounds. This unit stands out as the pinnacle of the reef and attracts the larger species of sea life.	$ 4995.00

The Nautilus is our standard reef measuring 3' high by 4' wide and weighing between 1,200 and 1,500 pounds. This unit acts as the building blocks of a massive reef structure and provides excellent habitat for all sea life.	$ 3995.00

The Aquarius is the smallest of all our reef modules measuring 2' high by 3' wide and weighing 350 to 400 pounds. This is an excellent complement to the larger structures and is ideal for the smaller varieties of life.	$ 2995.00

The Community Reef consists of a total of 33 reef modules (3 Atlantis, 10 Nautilus, and 20 Aquarius units) incorporating up to 100 individual remains. This option is cost effective, yet the individual is part of a large reef. We have found that this combination of units creates an ideal reef for large and small creatures alike. The community reef will take up about the space of two basketball courts.	$ 1495.00

Please consult one of our design specialists for more details about this wonderful and environmentally conscious tribute to your loved one.