Let Us Do the Planning for You: Peace with an Ash Scattering Service
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When a loved one passes, the last thing you want to worry about is figuring out what to do with their ashes. It’s an emotional time, and the logistics of planning a farewell can feel overwhelming. Many families find themselves stuck, unsure of how to move forward or where to turn for help. For some, the thought of keeping ashes at home feels unsettling or just doesn't feel right. But the truth is, you don't have to do this alone.
At BONAVENTURE, we offer a peaceful, supportive solution to help you honor your loved one’s memory—without the stress of planning the details. Let us handle the logistics so you can focus on healing and remembering.
The Weight of Planning: Why It’s So Hard to Take the Next Step
For many, keeping the ashes at home feels like a heavy responsibility. As one person shared,
“We had no children so I have to rely on a nephew to take us to where we wanted to be scattered.”
This can be a difficult, emotional task—especially when there’s no one in the family to carry out the wish. Others find themselves caught between what they want to do and what they’re able to do.
One person wrote,
“I told myself that I’d cast them into the wind overlooking San Francisco city or Yosemite, and three years later her ashes are still with me. I’m pretty much presuming that original planning will stay in the planning phase forever.”
It’s easy to put off these important decisions because grief doesn’t follow a timeline. It’s understandable that taking action feels hard. That’s where we come in.
Families Ask Are Ashes Bad Luck?
If you’re feeling this way, you’re not alone. The emotions tied to keeping ashes at home can be complicated. Many feel like it’s a reminder of the loss that’s too present in their lives, and it can be hard to know what to do next. Many families find themselves in a situation where keeping the ashes at home doesn’t bring comfort—it feels like a burden. One person shared,
“My brother just passed away. I really don’t want to keep the ashes in my home. It seems creepy to me.”
Others have described the feeling of being stuck with ashes in their home for far too long. As one person reflected,
“His ashes came home in a box, which sat on a shelf in my closet for a year. It felt unfinished. Stuck. Limbo. I found it creepy to display the ashes as a shrine or keepsake, and odd to make something else out of them as a keepsake.”
We’ll Do the Planning for You: A Peaceful, Meaningful Farewell
At BONAVENTURE, we understand that grief is personal and that every family has its own way of healing. But we also know that the logistical burden of planning a memorial can add to the emotional load. That’s why we’re here to do the planning for you.
With our unaccompanied ash scattering service, you don’t have to worry about the details. We’ll help you choose the perfect location—whether it's a majestic mountain lake, a serene forest, or the glowing shores of a bioluminescent beach. You won’t have to deal with finding the right spot or arranging everything yourself. Let us do the work while you focus on honoring your loved one’s legacy.
As one person shared,
“We had an agreement, to have her scattered into the wide creek that flows to the ocean we loved to visit. Now every time I’m down that way with our son, we drive by and say hello.”
BONAVENTURE ensures that your loved one’s final resting place is as special and meaningful as their life. We’ll take care of all the logistics—from secure, tracked shipping to a documented ceremony and optional memorial plaques. Whether you can be there in person or not, we’ll make sure everything is taken care of with dignity and respect.
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A Simple Solution: Let Us Help You Let Go
You don’t have to carry the weight of planning and organizing alone. At BONAVENTURE, we’re here to help you through this difficult time by making the process as simple and peaceful as possible. Whether you’ve been holding onto ashes for years, or just can’t seem to find the right moment, we’re here to take that burden off your shoulders.
Sometimes, healing begins not in holding on—but in letting go. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to scatter your loved one’s ashes, let this be it. Let BONAVENTURE handle the details, so you can focus on honoring your loved one’s memory in a meaningful, beautiful way.
Conclusion: The Peace of Letting Go
At BONAVENTURE, we’re here to guide you through the process with care, empathy, and respect. By choosing us, you can take the next step in your grief journey with peace of mind—knowing that we’ll handle everything from planning to execution. You don’t need to keep the ashes at home or feel stuck any longer. Let us take the planning off your hands and help create a peaceful, natural farewell for your loved one.
Contact BONAVENTURE today, and let us do the planning for you.
A Shared Place of Peace
Whether you’re planning ahead or holding onto ashes today, you deserve to know there’s a way to honor this desire:
To rest together. In beauty. In nature. In peace.
At BONAVENTURE, we’re honored to help make that happen.
To Recap:
As you plan a joint scattering, there are a few important logistical and ceremonial considerations to keep in mind. Understand local and federal regulations — for example, if scattering at sea (beyond three nautical miles), the EPA requires notification within 30 days, and inland sites like national parks often have their own permitting processes.
If you're planning a small family-led ceremony, it’s helpful to scout the location in advance for accessibility, privacy, and environmental suitability (no busy trails, protected wildlife zones, or sacred Indigenous land). Think about what you want to say or share in the moment — select readings, quotes, music, or rituals that reflect your shared values and create a sense of closure. Some families also choose to write a letter to the departed or bring symbolic objects like flowers or stones (be sure they’re biodegradable if left behind).
If multiple people are involved, clarify roles ahead of time — who will speak, who will scatter, who will capture the moment (if photos are desired), so no one feels unsure on the day. And finally, always bring what you need: wind-checking materials, a small biodegradable scoop or container, water if hiking, and a way to document the exact location (for your own remembrance or future family use).
How BONAVENTURE Makes It Possible
We understand that these wishes come from a sacred place. That’s why we’ve created a process that is simple, secure, and thoughtful from beginning to end.
1. Choose a Scattering Location
Select from over 18 stunning natural destinations — including national parks, quiet coastlines, mountain ridges, or desert skies.
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2. Request Your Free Cremains Kit
We’ll send you a USPS-compliant kit (for each individual) with prepaid shipping, instructions, and all required packaging — no guesswork.
3. Coordinate a Joint Scattering
Let us know you’d like ashes to be scattered together — whether they arrive at the same time, or separately over time. We keep detailed records and honor all shared memorial requests.
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