Burial at sea

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Burial at sea is the disposal of human remains in the ocean, normally from a ship, boat or aircraft. It is regularly performed by navies, and is done by private citizens in many countries. Burial-at-sea services are conducted at many different locations and with many different customs, either by ship or by aircraft.

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Image: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Rob Gaston, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.