Sea survival on Usedom: More and more people choose this farewell

Sea survival on Usedom: More and more people choose this farewell

Usedom, Deutschland - Leaf atoms are booming! A trend that touches more and more hearts and is particularly pronounced on the Baltic Sea. "We have an annual demand of around 10%," reports Andreas Neumann, Managing Director of Apollo GmbH and manager of the shipping company Adler shipping. Last year around 400 sea papers were accompanied, and the increase is noticeable.

The modernization of the industry is particularly remarkable. With a digital booking system, it is easier for relatives to coordinate appointments with briefs. The whole thing happens online and makes the process considerably more uncomplicated. Sea burials are carried out by both Peenemünde and Freest as well as Bansin, Heringsdorf and Ahlbeck, always with the aim of giving the deceased a last quiet place in Pomerania Bay.

special farewell moments

A separate reason for deciding on a sea burial are often the deeply rooted emotions and memories that the coast evokes. Many relatives, especially from former NVA soldiers, want a farewell that is closely linked to the region. The trend towards natural burials can also be seen in the selection of the urns, which consist of environmentally friendly materials such as pressed shell limestone and cellulose.

The prices for urns are between 100 and 700 euros, with simple models kept in navy work particularly popular. An individual design is also possible, for example in the form of a historical cog made of salt tone. The most common color for urns is ocean blue, with the most common motif, a jetty into the sea - a pictorial representation of the last way.

memorial trips and emotional ceremonies

The shipping company I. Teßnow, one of the oldest her segment in Pomerania, also offers sea burials and attaches great importance to personal support. The second generation has been working here for over 25 years, whereby every farewell is individually designed. Cooperation with regional functions guarantees that families are not left alone in their grief and the burials of various ports of the Baltic Sea coast are possible.

Special moments during the ceremonies often remain unforgettable. Musical accompaniment, such as the popular band "Santiano", contribute to the emotional depth of the farewell. Sometimes Buddhist monks are on board who bring another spiritual dimension. The managing director remembers moving fates, including a pregnant woman who mourned around her new husband when the sea bureau. Here the farewell becomes an emotional experience that is supposed to donate the surviving consolation.

sea burials are much more than just a trend - they offer the opportunity to say goodbye to loved ones in a special environment and become one with nature. A good farewell, high in the course! »

For more information about sea burials on Usedom, have a look at Ostsee Zeitung and Seebutattung Usedom .