Burial at Sea
Naval Hospital Bremerton serves as the port of embarkation for all Burial at Sea ceremonies in the Puget Sound region.
Retired Service Members of all service branches who can show proof of Honorable Discharge, Honorable Service or Retirement are eligible for Burial at Sea.
Only cremated remains (cremains) ceremonies can be accommodated.
NHB coordinates with U.S. Navy ships, submarines and rotary-wing aircrafts can handle cremains.
To facilitate a Burial at Sea, you will need to provide four forms to our office:
1.Burial at Sea Authorization/Request Form (Form provided by Patient Administration office upon request) with vessel selected
2.DD 214, or other proof of honorable discharge or retirement
3.Death Certificate
4.Burial Transit Permit or a Cremation Certificate
After Burial at Sea is completed: the family is notified via letter from the ship or submarine’s commanding officer, providing the date of the Burial at Sea, time of the day and latitude and longitude. The Burial Flag can be requested by the family via the VA by filling out the VA Flag request form. (Form provided by Patient Administration office upon request)
Please contact our office for more information at 360-475-4662.