They've taken place in May to take advantage of the gentle seas of springtime. About a week to 10 days ahead of time, the principal administrator notifies family members to deliver the remains of the departed to the Office.
台北市殯葬管理處表示，受限於經費及人數規模，以往聯合海葬都是一年一次，並選在 5 月海象平穩時舉辦。