Bonaventure Memorials

Honor Their Memory in
America's National Parks.

Fully permitted, professional ash scattering ceremonies in Yellowstone, Glacier, Olympic, the Tetons, and more. We handle everything — you receive beautiful documentation of the journey.

80 Years of Combined Experience
National Parks expertise
Individually Hand Scattered
By a Park Ranger
Fully Permitted & Insured
Official NPS Special Use Permit
Family Owned & Operated
2nd generation park rangers
5 Star Reviews
Trusted by grieving families
10 Memorial Trees Planted
With every scattering
Wilderness Guides
2nd generation park rangers
Included with every service

All Families Receive

Live GPS Tracking
Follow along in real time as the team travels to the scattering location
GPS Coordinates Certificate
Precise scattering location documented on a Certificate of Scattering
Professional Photography
High-resolution photos documenting the season, light, and moment
Park Rangers & Wilderness Guides
Scattering carried out in full accordance with Leave No Trace policies
Full Legal Compliance
All certifications, NPS permits, fees, and logistics handled for you
Family-Run, 2nd Generation Rangers
Over 80 years of combined National Parks experience
Fully Insured
Operating in complete compliance with the Iowa Insurance Division

We're here whenever you're ready

Bonaventure Memorials — National Parks ash scattering service

Upfront, all-inclusive pricing No hidden Fees or surprise charges

I wholeheartedly recommend this family-run business. Sarah-Marie and Joe Sherbon of Bonaventure could not have made this daunting task easier for my family. They provided excellent communication — securing the necessary permit from the National Parks Service, and upon scattering Marie's ashes in the Lamar Valley, providing a beautiful memorial video. I am so grateful for their service and their kindness and support during a very difficult time.

Eleanor Yellowstone

Destinations

Honor your loved one with a peaceful ash scattering in one of 12 beautiful U.S. locations — each one as meaningful as their memory.

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Now offering Preplanning

Plan Ahead with Confidence
Many people choose to arrange their ash scattering in advance to ensure their wishes are honored and nothing is left uncertain. Our preplanning options make it simple to choose your destination, document your plans, and enjoy peace of mind knowing everything is taken care of.

"It is so comforting to know that my final resting place will be in a protected National Park instead of a cemetery."

-Liz (preplanning package)

Now offering Preplanning

Plan Ahead with Confidence
Many people choose to arrange their ash scattering in advance to ensure their wishes are honored and nothing is left uncertain. Our preplanning options make it simple to choose your destination, document your plans, and enjoy peace of mind knowing everything is taken care of.

Two elderly women with blonde hair sitting on a stone bench by a lake, framed by green trees, enjoying drinks and conversation.
Two elderly women with blonde hair sitting on a stone bench by a lake, framed by green trees, enjoying drinks and conversation.

"It is so comforting to know that my final resting place will be in a protected National Park instead of a cemetery."

-Liz (preplanning package)

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We are deeply honored by the families who have trusted us with their most meaningful goodbyes.

Bonaventure Memorials — National Parks ash scattering
Bonaventure Memorials — ash scattering in National Parks

They professionally take care of every detail providing peace of mind at a very difficult time. We highly recommend Bonaventure to honor your loved ones.

Dan & Cathy Preplanning Package

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