In 1998, a Florida man mixed his father-in-law’s ashes into concrete and sank the first memorial reef off Sarasota; the idea grew into more than 2,500 living reefs across 25 U.S. coastal sites

Don Brawley founded Eternal Reefs after honoring his father-in-law’s wish to be included in a reef. The company uses a process of mixing cremated remains with marine concrete to create memorial structures. Since its inception, over 2,500 memorial reefs have been deployed along the US coast. Families can actively participate in creating the memorials, making it a unique tribute. This initiative reflects a blend of memorialization and marine conservation efforts.
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