Teraloom in Charleston offers personalized memorial ceremonies at sea, combining solemnity with the city's coastal calm. Discover why this unique service provides families a meaningful way to say goodbye surrounded by nature.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; suitable for all ages and mobility levels with accommodations.
Wildlife
History
Charleston’s waterways have long served as cultural and strategic lifelines since colonial times, weaving maritime heritage into every ripple.
Conservation
Teraloom adheres to EPA guidelines for ash scattering and emphasizes minimal environmental impact throughout their services.
Teraloom
Teraloom in Charleston offers personalized memorial ceremonies at sea, combining solemnity with the city's coastal calm. Discover why this unique service provides families a meaningful way to say goodbye surrounded by nature.
Teraloom is a Portland, Oregon–based travel operator that lists and offers trips across a broad set of U.S. destinations. The company’s public trip roster covers 44 locations spanning the West Coast, East Coast, Gulf Coast, and Hawaii. Examples from the trip list include Portland; multiple Southern California beach towns such as Newport Beach, Long Beach, Santa Monica, and Huntington Beach; Florida destinations including Miami, Clearwater, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Destin, Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, and Clearwater; East Coast and Mid-Atlantic ports such as New York (Manhattan, Staten Island, Freeport), Atlantic City, Cape May, Point Pleasant Beach, Rehoboth Beach, Ocean City (MD), Annapolis/Mayo, and Boston; Southern coastal destinations like Charleston, Wilmington (NC), Outer Banks, Galveston, and South Padre Island; plus Pacific Northwest and other cities such as Seattle, San Francisco, and Honolulu.
Teraloom’s trip listings include named locations and, where indicated, different group formats (for example, Atlantic City and Cape May entries include small, medium, and large group options). The brand is featured on The Adventure Collective, which documents Teraloom’s destination coverage and trip offerings. Prospective travelers should consult the published trip listings for specific itineraries, schedules, pricing, group-size options, and booking details. All statements here reflect the trip names and location information published for Teraloom; users seeking reservations or changes should review the authoritative trip pages and booking policies associated with each listing.
Tours Offered
44 trips
Coastal and city destinations
Headquarters
Portland, OR
Portland, Oregon base
Featured On
The Adventure Collective
Editorial feature listed
Group Options
Small–Large
Small, medium, large group options
Check availability for specific destinations and group sizes across the listed locations and follow booking instructions on each trip page.
Dress for Fluctuating Weather
Wear layered clothing and bring a rain jacket, as coastal conditions can change quickly during the service.
Arrive Early for Coordination
Plan to arrive ahead of schedule to accommodate transportation guidance and ensure a smooth start to the ceremony.
Sunscreen Is a Must
Even in cooler seasons, sun exposure on the water can be strong—apply sunscreen before boarding.
Consider Motion Sickness Remedies
If you are prone to seasickness, bring prevention or medication, especially if you’ll be on the water for two hours.
Layered Clothing
Helps adjust to changing temperatures during the sea ceremony.
Rain Jacket
Protects against unexpected coastal showers and wind.
spring|fall|winter
Sunscreen
Prevents sunburn during open water exposure.
summer|spring|fall
Seasickness Medication
Helpful for those sensitive to motion on the water.