The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

If you have a scheduled appointment or other business at the MTF, please verify with your provider or applicable office within the MTF to ensure there are no changes in schedule. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

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 the US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marines, US Navy who can show proof of Honorable Discharge, Honorable Service or Retirement are eligible for Burial at Sea. Both cremated remains (cremains) and full body ceremonies can be accommodated. US Navy ships, Submarines and Helo Aircraft are capable of handling cremains.

To facilitate a Burial at Sea, you will need to provide four forms to our office:
1.Burial at Sea Authorization/Request Form (provided by our office)
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 Commands Officer, providing the date of the Burial at Sea, time of the day and latitude and longitude. The Burial Flag is also provided to the family.

Please contact our office for more information.
 

Contact Us

Location

Naval Hospital Bremerton
HP-17

Phone

(360) 475-4616

Fax

(360)  475-4680

Email

usn.kitsap.navhospbremertonwa.list.fleet-liaison-email@health.mil 
https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/casualty/mortuary/Pages/BAS.aspx
Don't forget to keep your family's information up-to-date in DEERS.
Don't forget to keep your family's information up-to-date in DEERS.