Recognition and Credentials
Return To Sea operates at the intersection of dignity, regulatory compliance and ocean science. The following credentials and independent recognition reflect our commitment to professional standards, ethical practice and innovation in memorialization.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Return To Sea, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration. This designation reflects verified veteran leadership, majority ownership and operational control, and compliance with federal eligibility standards.
SBA Certification Effective: December 29, 2025
Featured in 'Memento Mori' magazine of the ICCFA - January 2026
Return To Sea will be featured in Memento Mori, the international journal dedicated to innovation, ethics and emerging practices in death care. The article highlights Return To Sea’s ocean-based memorial approach, combining environmental responsibility, scientific integrity and personalized remembrance.​​​
Together, these credentials reflect Return To Sea’s commitment to professionalism, transparency and respectful innovation.