6 Places to Scatter Ashes
Ash scattering at Lake Simcoe, Ontario. Photo by Marika Brooks.
Deciding where to scatter ashes after death is very personal, and your choice can vary based on personal preferences, cultural or religious beliefs, and sentimental attachments. Here are six of the most common places to scatter ashes:
Scattering in Nature
Mountains, rivers, oceans, and forests are often chosen for their natural beauty and symbolism of continuity and eternity. Scattering ashes in nature is the most frequent choice, and over 60 percent of people request this (according to a US survey).
Favourite Places
Someone you love may wish to have their ashes scattered in a location (or multiple locations) that hold personal significance—such as a favourite park, beach, or vacation spot. Remember to confirm the regulations early on in your planning. Scattering in Provincial Parks is fully legal, for example, however Jasper has their own specific guidelines.
Memorial Gardens
Many families opt for scattering in designated memorial gardens. More local cemeteries are designing areas specifically for scattering ashes, such as City of Hamilton and Milton’s Evergreen Cemetery.
Home Gardens
Ashes might be scattered in the deceased person's own garden or a family garden, providing a sense of connection to the land. For a healthy and eco-friendly garden scattering, do your research and look into our proven Planting Kits.
Religious or Sacred Sites
Depending on religious beliefs, ashes may be scattered in places of worship, sacred grounds, or specific locations with religious significance.
Sky Burial
In some cultures, a sky burial involves placing the deceased's ashes on a high platform or mountain, allowing them to be dispersed by the wind.
There are many beautiful scattering places across Canada for your family or loved one to choose from. If preserving this resting place with an eco-friendly scattering is important to you, send us a message or look at our Let Your Love Grow Planting Kits.