Rhode Island Ash Burials

Had a great experience with Charlie and crew on the Snappa’. He was able to pick us up in Block Island and help us fulfill my dads last wishes - being returned to the sea off the SE lighthouse. It was a great boat and great service. Charlie really seemed to care and gave a beautiful ceremony. If you need his services- I’d highly recommend him. (And if I wanted a fishing charter I’d look him up as well).

After over 20 years of enjoying fishing charters with Captain Charlie Donilon, my father's final wishes of being buried at sea from the Snappa were realized on August 28th. Captain Charlie gave an amazing personal, heartfelt tribute to my Dad and performed an extremely meaningful, emotional, memorable ceremony. Our entire family highly recommends Charlie for burials at sea.

Kind, Caring, Compassionate, and Professional are just a few words to describe Captain Charlie with Rhode Island Ash Burial. We had no idea what to expect and were blown away with how special this experience ended up. It is a true calling for him.
Highly recommend his service if you are planning a burial at sea.
There is room for it to be whatever you want it to be and he is very accommodating. Even on a windy day, making some things hard to hear, it could not have been more perfect of a service for our loved one. Thank you Charlie!! Our family willl be eternally grateful.

On August 22,2020 my sister and I went through Rhode Island Ash Burial to say a final goodbye to our mother & sister. Our day with Captain Charles & his crew was the greatest experience we’ve ever had . He is the most kind, compassionate and caring person anyone could ask for. Captain Charles and crew are all about making your day as special as you want it whether it be simple or extravagant, they really do help with however you’d like to make your sea burial.Most of all,Captain Charles is also very easy to work with and accommodating and very knowledgeable with answers to all your questions . We highly recommend Rhode Island Ash Burial, Captain Charles is the best in the business.

My experience with Charlie Donilon was excellent. Caring and compassionate, he made a difficult task enjoyable. At his suggestion we all told a memory of my husband and the mood just lifted and there was laughter instead of tears. I would highly recommend RI Ash Burials to anyone looking to scatter cremains at sea.

To fulfill my aunts last wishes on where her remains were to be spread, I reached out to Captain Charles Donilon, after finding Rhode Island Ash Burials at Sea online. Captain Donilon was incredibly kind and compassionate throughout the planning. During the sea ceremony, he listened to all of our stories of my aunt, and showed her the same love and respect as if he was also part of our family. During the ceremony, he read his favorite poem, which brought us comfort and reflection of my aunts life. This was the most beautiful, heartfelt, and meaningful service I have ever attended, and it was all thanks to Captain Donilon for providing this exceptional service to others. I highly recommend Rhode Island Ash Burials at Sea with Captain Donilon and his beautiful vessel, Snappa, for a wonderful burial at sea experience.

Captain Charlie was very welcoming and knowledgeable. Above all, compassionate. A vey difficult day made easier by his professionalism. Highly recommend

Charlie and team were extremely gentle, polite and considerate.