Eternal Reefs, Inc. is company that specializes in creating underwater memorials as an environmentally friendly alternative to scattering the ashes of remains.Official Site: FAQ's
The Georgia based company makes artificial reefs out of concrete and the ashes of the deceased. The reef is then fixed with a memorial plaque and set under water, usually following a sea-side memorial service.Charleston.net: Eternal Reefs make waves in Charleston (October 7, 2008) The memorial reef provides a habitat for marine life as the concrete surface encourages the growth of coral.The New York Times: Eternal Rest With the Fishes, as a Part of an Artificial Reef (September 25, 2004)
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Designs reefs out of concrete that can include the cremated remains of the deceasedOfficial Site: FAQ's
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The reefs must cure for about a month before being placed under waterOfficial Site: FAQ's
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Hand prints and messages can be set in the concrete moldOfficial Site: FAQ's
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The reefs provide an environment for marine lifeOfficial Site: FAQ's
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Family of the deceased is given a certificate with the latitude and longitude of the memorial reefPopular Science: Leave Your Bones with Davy Jones (April 11, 2002)
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There have been over 400,000 reef balls placed worldwideOfficial Site: FAQ's
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Memorial Reefs are said to last 500 yearsOfficial Site: FAQ's
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Bronze plaques with can be placed on the reefsOfficial Site: FAQ's
