This has to be one of the most unique ways to honor your loved one and create a memorial that truly gives back and supports marine life. The staff are compassionate and deeply involved professionals with everything relating to the reef and their families. read more

Neptune Memorial Reef - Funeral Services & Cemeteries Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Welcome to the worlds largest underwater memorial! I went diving here a few months back and I was just aww struck. I felt like I found the lost city of Atlantis. The visibility is pretty good if you choose the right time of year and best of all its not too deep for you amateur divers. I personally want to be cremated when I die and I want a memorial in the ocean that where i belong. In all honesty this is a great dive for divers of all levels. Located 3.25 miles east of Key Biscayne in Miami, Florida - GPS coordinates N25º 42.036', W80º 05.409' - Neptune Memorial ReefTM is the largest man-made reef ever conceived and, when complete, will have transformed over 16 acres of barren ocean floor. The Neptune Memorial Reef project is environmentally sound and meets the strict guidelines and permitting of the EPA, DERM, NOAA, Florida Fish and Wildlife and the Army Corps of Engineers. And the Neptune Memorial Reef is also a member of the Green Burial Council. Our completed first phase is a classical re-creation of the Lost City, 40 feet under the sea. These structures have produced a marine habitat to promote coral and marine organism's growth while creating the ultimate 'Green Burial' opportunity. A recent marine study conducted by the Department of Environmental Resource Management concluded that marine life around the Reef has gone from the zero to thousands in two years. In addition to providing a permanent legacy for those who loved the ocean, the Neptune Memorial Reef is attracting recreational scuba divers, marine biologists, students, researchers and ecologists from all over the world. The Reef is free and accessible to all visitors. Great time to be out in the ocean do a two tank dive then head to Nixon beach and have a few drinks to end a perfect day.. *I need to buy an underwater camera! Photos and facts were taken from www.nmreef.com* read more

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Located 3.25 miles off the shore of Key Biscayne and an easy trip from Miami Beach Marine, this unique reef is the most prolific reef in Florida (most believe the Eastern Seaboard), the busiest dive site in Miami and the only underwater memorial garden ("cemetery") in the world. Inspired by the Lost City of Atlantis, it has Lions and Gates, Columns and Arches where cremated remains are mixed with cement to create features such as Starfish, Seashells, Sea Turtles, Sting Rays... When it's complete, it will cover 16 acres of seafloor and be the only artificial barrier reef in the world providing wave relief for the fragile turtle nesting grounds of Key Biscayne's beaches. read more

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The memories of my father and the love he had for family, fun and fishing will always be close to my heart thanks to Neptune Memorial coral reef experience. I find myself months later thinking about our beautiful boat ride out to his resting place. Pedro, the captain and photographer made this very special. I didn't know what to expect when my dad, Alan had planned this for himself. What I didn't realize is that he had one last gift for us. Having never been to Key Biscayne, we were in awe of its beauty. The boat ride was peaceful with my dads favorite tunes and he was escorted by a giant bird the whole way. As Pedro dived him down, two dolphins swam by. The videography and photography were amazing and we cherish them! Thank you, Neptune! We miss u dad! read more

Amazin underwater cemetary they are continually expanding and building. I have dived here a few times now and seen great marine life.