After guiding hundreds on Yellowstone’s trails, I’m sharing some of my insider tips for the best places to scatter ashes. And what to do to save money and be safe while you’re there.

Ash scattering tips in National Parks, private land, and across hidden wilderness.

Answering top questions about cremation and ash scattering.

Meet the BONAVENTURE team and learn about our process of scattering ashes in National Parks in some of America’s most sacred places.

Grand Tetons National Park: We’re family owned and operated, scouting locations for the most breathtaking places in the United States to scatter ashes. This is from the most recent expedition.

Ash scattering ideas: a quick resource guide.

Explore the latest funeral and cremation trends shaping how we honor loved ones—from virtual funerals and crowdfunding memorials to personalized destination scattering in iconic national parks. Discover meaningful, sustainable, and customized ways to create lasting legacies.

BONAVENTURE helps answer some of the internet’s most asked questions about cremation and ash scattering.

Learn to scatter ashes the right way: From National Parks to right in your own backyard.

We’ve compiled 50 creative ways to scatter ashes— some ideas are poetic and some are tailored to hobbies and interests. But all of the ideas are crafted for maximum beauty and unique tributes for the loved one.

The choice to keep a loved one’s ashes at home is deeply personal, shaped by tradition, belief, and what brings you comfort. While some cultures view it as a disruption to the spirit’s journey, others see it as a way to stay close to those we love. At Bonaventure, we believe there’s no right or wrong—only what feels meaningful to you.

Many families choose to keep ashes in decorative urns, share them among relatives, or scatter them in places of significance like national parks or the ocean. If you’re unsure about what’s best, we’re here to help you explore options that honor your loved one’s legacy.

A Guide to Meaningful Memorial Destinations & How to Honor Your Loved One with Beauty and Care

Read on for a guide to selecting an ash scattering location for your loved one based on their personality type and interests.

National parks are sacred ground for many families—not just because of their beauty, but because of the memories made there. Whether it was a first road trip, a honeymoon hike, or a decades-long tradition of visiting wild places together, a final scattering in one of these majestic settings can feel like a homecoming.

Today, we’re answering some of the most common questions around join ash scattering.

Is it legal to scatter ashes in your state? This state-by-state guide explains the rules and offers a stress-free, professional alternative.

For those who found joy in birdsong, wonder in wide skies, and peace in the rhythm of wings, few tributes are more fitting than scattering ashes beneath the great migrations.

In this guide, we’ll explore the logistics, benefits, and profound significance of destination ash scattering, a practice that combines nature’s beauty with a meaningful farewell. From majestic national parks to tranquil shores, this ritual offers a unique opportunity to celebrate life in places that were cherished by the departed or hold deep personal meaning. 

Scattering ashes is a way of offering the body back to the world it came from—gently, reverently, without walls or weight. It’s a final walk home, marked by petals and memory, not marble and brass.

A total guide for combining ashes, if you or your family choose to do so yourselves before shipping, scattering, or storing them in a shared urn.