Does the navy still perform Burials at Sea.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 06-02-2005, 10:17 PM

I was wondering if the U.S. Navy still buries sailors at sea. For example: If a sailor dies at sea in a fire will he be buried at sea or is there a hold on board that is designed specially for the dead. Just wondering.

Poli · 06-02-2005, 10:18 PM

Hmm. Held on board I believe. We do burials at sea, but they're retired Navy types. We've had sailors die while at sea and they're held until they could be shipped home.

Leonidas · 06-03-2005, 07:27 PM

A couple weeks ago I was emailed a series a photos at work for Memorial Day on photos of memorial services being done in the military for servicemen dying in Iraq and Afghanistan and there was definitely a picture of the Navy conducting a burial at sea I assume for a Navy SEAL since that's the only Navy personnel I can think of dying in those conflicts. I also assume this was based on the individual's burial instructions because I doubt they'd "just do it." So yes, the Navy most certainly continues to conduct burial at sea for members dying in the line of duty. Unfortunately I am away from my regular office at school otherwise I could find that picture and share it with you all, but I am 100% certain of what I saw.

06-02-2005, 10:18 PM	#2
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Hmm. Held on board I believe. We do burials at sea, but they're retired Navy types. We've had sailors die while at sea and they're held until they could be shipped home. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

06-03-2005, 07:27 PM	#3
Leonidas College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Anglia	A couple weeks ago I was emailed a series a photos at work for Memorial Day on photos of memorial services being done in the military for servicemen dying in Iraq and Afghanistan and there was definitely a picture of the Navy conducting a burial at sea I assume for a Navy SEAL since that's the only Navy personnel I can think of dying in those conflicts. I also assume this was based on the individual's burial instructions because I doubt they'd "just do it." So yes, the Navy most certainly continues to conduct burial at sea for members dying in the line of duty. Unfortunately I am away from my regular office at school otherwise I could find that picture and share it with you all, but I am 100% certain of what I saw. __________________ Molon labe Last edited by Leonidas : 06-03-2005 at 07:28 PM.

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