We frequently hear from families who can’t bring themselves to scatter a loved ones ashes. Many families and individuals want a place to visit when remembering a family member or loved one. Eternal Reefs are located in a specific place known to the family and friends. It provides a living memorial to visit, which does not exist with ash scattering.

An Eternal Reef combines a cremation urn, ash scattering, and burial at sea into one meaningful, permanent environmental tribute to life. 

An Eternal Reef is a designed reef made of environmentally-safe cast concrete that is used to create new marine habitats for fish and other forms of sea life. Eternal Reefs takes the cremated remains of an individual and incorporates them into an environmentally-safe cement mixture designed to create artificial reef formations. The memorial reefs are then placed in the permitted ocean location selected by the individual, friend or family member.

Families and friends are invited and encouraged to participate with the creation of their loved ones’ Eternal Reef. Participants can help mix the remains into the concrete and personalize the memorial with hand prints and written messages in the damp concrete. Small personal mementos can also be included. The entire Eternal Reefs process is a positive experience that is designed to help heal both the sea and soul.

For families and individuals that choose cremation rather than burial, Eternal Reefs offers a unique memorial option that replaces cremation urns and ash scatterings with a permanent environmental living legacy. Eternal Reefs are permanent additions to the marine environment and serve to help preserve, protect, and enhance the oceans’ health.