![]() ![]() In contrast, the timing and site for a civilian burial at sea usually is determined by some special connection or moment for the deceased. Bodies must be in weighted coffins with holes drilled in them.Ĭoffinless Navy burials in which the flag-drapped body slides over the side into the ocean are conducted for health reasons and only in wartime, Ms. Most at-sea burials by the Navy are of cremated remains, said Jan Davis, a spokeswoman for the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery in Washington. The Navy will bury them at sea, but only while a Navy ship is on official maneuvers, which means the family cannot be present. Springer said.Ĭoffins are out, except in the military, and then only under strict guidelines. Some presumably scatter only part of the 61/2 pounds of ashes - a shoe box full - and keep the rest, Mr. Many, such as the Rileys, undoubtedly held their own private services. No figures were available for 51 percent of the cremations because relatives kept the ashes. Jack Springer, executive director of the Cremation Association of North America in Chicago, said a 1995 survey of members showed the ashes from about 11 percent of the country's 480,000 cremations that year were scattered over land or water. Burials at sea off the New England coast, and no doubt up and down the East and West coasts, are not unusual. ![]() Tom's wish is shared by many who feel a special love for the sea. "This was our backyard," Beth said of the bay. The Rileys once lived in Hull, near Hingham, and he had his boat on the water as often as possible He wanted his ashes spread in the place where he had some of his most enjoyable moments - on the water. She and Tom, who lived in Loudon, N.H., had discussed such a burial many times, she said. ![]() Then it was 10-year-old Tim's turn.įinally, Beth emptied the box, and the remainder of Tom Riley's ashes scattered in the wind. Then Tia, 21, also teary-eyed, took some and tossed them into the water. Tearfully, she reached in and took out a handful of her husband's ashes and scattered them into Massachusetts Bay. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rita’s name to Home Health Foundation, Attn: External Relations, 360 Merrimack Street, Building 9, Lawrence, MA 01843.įor directions or to offer online condolences, please visit on the rear deck of the Hingham ferry, her children at her side, Beth Riley watched the water rush by for a moment, then opened the small white box labeled "crematorium." at Immaculate Conception Church in Newburyport, followed by burial at St. Her Funeral Mass will follow the calling hours at 11:30 a.m. Parking available behind the Funeral Home. at the Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home, 193 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950. Langan, Jr.įamily and friends may call on Monday, December 4, 2017, from 9 to 11 a.m. ![]() LaFlamme and his wife, Virginia of Newburyport 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and was predeceased by her brother, Charles J. Walsh and her husband, Robert of Haverhill two sons, Norman C. Rita is survived by her daughter, Linda R. Rita then became a stay at home mom, raising their family in Haverhill. LaFlamme, during WWII in 1943 when he was on leave from his service in the US Navy. Following her graduation, Rita was employed as a dental assistant. She was educated in Lawrence and was a graduate of St. She was born in Methuen on October 11, 1922, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Nora (Gainey) Langan. LaFlamme, a life-long resident of Haverhill, died on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill, Mass. ![]()
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