Ceremonies and Celebrations of Life

We serve the greater San Francisco Bay
area with non-denominational services,
for weddings by or on the sea,
ash scatterings and memorial services -
all recognizing and incorporating the centrality of water in our lives. Life on earth started in the sea --- it continues there today.
If you entertain thoughts of joining in matrimony,
we can conduct your wedding ceremony aboard a yacht, small or large,
to suit your wishes.
Or perhaps you prefer a service in a scenic setting or facility alongside the sea?
Life begins with the joining together of a man and a woman,
and we can help you celebrate a new life with a christening;
again, on or by the sea.
At the end of days, many choose to return to the sea;
we provide private ash scatterings at sea in calm Bay coves,
at the Golden Gate Bridge or in the Ocean.
Oceanic West offers its Wedding Officiant services in and around San Francisco Bay, for non-denominational wedding ceremonies on charter yachts or waterfront venues, or uncomplicated and inexpensive elopements. We also arrange wonderful Wedding and Reception cruises on charter yachts.
Many people are now choosing cremation as final treatment of their remains and we offer ash scattering cruises (unattended or attended) on SF Bay or nearby Northern California Coastal waters, elaborate receptions or Memorial Cruises ("Wakes"), and spectacular Fireworks Ash Scattering. Custom ceremonies and full event planning are available. Other forms of Burial at Sea, including full-body burial at sea can be arranged.
Our yachts commonly sail from ports and marinas around the Bay and nearby coastal harbors, including Sausalito, Tiburon, San Rafael, San Francisco (South Beach Harbor/Pier 40, Gashouse Cove at Fort Mason and Marina Green), Oakland (Jack London Square), Berkeley and Half Moon Bay from Pillar Point Harbor.
We are also available as a Memorial Service officiant or minister, helping create the appropriate Celebration of Life of your loved one.