Let Your Love Grow®

Planting Kit Directions

Use your Planting Kit to create a natural memorial unique to your loved one. Follow these steps for use with:

  • Memorial gardens

  • Potted plants

  • Scattering or spreading in nature

For creating a

Memorial Garden

Step 1: Mix ashes with soil product.

First, open the urn or container for the ashes. The ashes will be sealed in a plastic bag inside.

Next, untie the cotton satchel in the Planting Kit. Remove the inner bag of Let Your Love Grow soil product.

Pour soil product and ashes into the cotton satchel. Gradually add ashes by alternating them with layers of soil. Ashes are safe to handle, however they are powdery so know that there may be dust.

Tie the satchel closed. Mix well by rotating the satchel.

Step 2: Prepare the garden.

Choose a special place in your garden. Soil mixture is compatible with all plant species and gardens. If planting a new tree, flower, or shrub, dig hole to required depth (typically twice the size of the planter).

Loosen soil with a shovel, and dig a trench into the desired area. Leave space for plant roots to grow towards the ashes and gradually absorb nutrients. Do not make the trench directly on plant roots, as ashes will take time to neutralize.

Step 3: Spread ashes.

Open the cotton shroud and spread ashes into the trench. You may spread with your hands (the soil mixture is safe to handle), pour from the satchel, or use a garden trowel or decorative container.

The satchel itself is biodegradable and may also be planted with the ashes. You may wish to add flower petals or a note on biodegradable paper.

Use your garden soil to cover ashes and fill the trench. Water the area so soil is moist. Wash hands when complete.

For creating a

Potted Plant

Step 1: Choose a planter.

Select one large pot or multiple smaller pots for your memorial plant. Pots must be large enough for the soil mixture, ashes, plant, and additional potting soil.

Our recommended planter sizes for each Planting Kit are:

• Small | Some ashes: 19 Litres - approximately 30x30cm (12x12")
• Medium | More ashes: 26 Litres - approximately 36x36cm (14x14")
• Large | Full urn: 38 Litres - approximately 40x36cm (16x14")

Step 2: Mix ashes with soil product.

First, you will need to open the urn or container for the ashes. The ashes will be sealed in a plastic bag inside.

Next, untie the cotton satchel in the Planting Kit. Remove the inner bag of Let Your Love Grow soil product, and cut open.

Pour half of soil product into the cotton satchel. Gradually add ashes by alternating with layers with soil. Ashes are safe to handle, however they are powdery so know that there may be dust.

Tie the satchel closed, and mix contents by rotating.

Step 3: Plant.

Pour ashes and soil mixture into planter. Cover with potting soil, and place your chosen plant on top. Kit can be used with any species of plant, indoor or outdoor.

Fill remainder of the pot with potting soil. Water plant and follow the usual directions for ongoing care.

For use with

Scattering Ashes

Step 1: Mix ashes with soil product.

First, open the urn or container for the ashes. The ashes will be sealed in a plastic bag inside.

Next, untie the cotton satchel in the Planting Kit. Use scissors to open the inner bag of Let Your Love Grow soil product.

Slowly pour ashes into the clear inner bag. Ashes are safe to handle, however they are powdery so know there may be dust.

Roll inner bag closed, and retie satchel. Rotate the satchel to mix contents.

Step 2: Let it sit.

The mixture needs time to start transforming the ashes before they are scattered in nature. Store the tied satchel at room temperature for three to four months (90 to 120 days).

Step 3: Spread or scatter.

Choose a special place. In Canada, scattering or spreading ashes in permitted on private property, provincial parks, and crown land. Here are some tips on choosing a scattering place.

When you are ready to scatter, open the cotton satchel and inner bag. Gently scoop mixture, and sprinkle on the ground at your chosen location. You may use your hands (the soil mixture is safe to handle), pour from the satchel, or use a garden trowel. A scattering tube or other decorative container can also be used.

Wash hands when finished scattering.

Questions?

Contact us at info@awakecanada.com for personal support from our team.