If Life Is a Story, Let the Ending Be Beautiful
A Guide to Destination Ash Scattering
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📞 Speak to a Memorial Specialist: (515) 206-4845
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Life is not so very unlike a book—one brimming with curious chapters, delightfully unique characters, unforeseen twists, and no small measure of serendipity. We tumble through the pages, sometimes upside down, sometimes quite on purpose, until at last we arrive at the final chapter. And that final chapter should not be a dull footnote or a pale page, but something splendid and brave and full of meaning.
For in the grand story of life, the ending matters. It is the ribbon that ties the tale together, the last sweet echo of a well-loved song. And how shall one mark such a moment? With pomp? With practical prose? Or perhaps, with something more poetic?
At BONEVENTURE we want every ending to celebrate and honor families’ loved ones: we work to recognize and pay tribute to final journeys with a destination ash scattering ceremony.
The Beauty of a Proper Sendoff
Just as one wouldn’t end an adventure story with “...and then it just sort of stopped,” so too should the end of a life be marked with great care. A destination ash scattering is not merely practical—it is meaningful. It is the page on which one scrawls the last sentence in gold ink.
Some choose a wild and whispering forest, others a mountaintop where clouds perform their sky-ballet. Still others prefer the sea, where every wave seems to hum, “Onward, onward!” in foam-tipped refrain.
Whatever the setting, the ceremony is a way to remember and to release. It is a moment that says: You were loved. You are remembered.
Why a Destination Ceremony?
Some stories are too grand for a static resting place. They require landscapes. Starlight.
Here’s why destination ash scattering speaks so deeply to the heart:
1. A Place That Matches the Plot
Was your dearly departed a mountain-climbing, marshmallow-toasting, waterfall-wading marvel of a person? Or a globe-trotting, salt-air-loving wanderer? Then let the place of their farewell echo the life they lived.
Nature Lovers may wish to scatter ashes in a national park or the hush of the woods. Try Yellowstone or Glacier National Park for breathtaking grandeur.
Travel Enthusiasts might consider Hawaii—lush, vibrant, and reverent—or perhaps the shimmering bioluminescent beaches where ocean light dances under a velvet sky.
The story continues where the soul feels at home.
2. Healing in the Wild
Something extraordinary happens when we say goodbye amidst beauty—under open skies, beside laughing streams. It soothes the ache. It tucks sorrow gently into the folds of the earth.
Need help finding the perfect natural setting? Our Scattering Locations Guide offers gentle inspiration across the United States.
3. Not Just Mourning, But GoodBye with Grace
A destination ceremony is not a grim affair, nor is it stuffed with starch and solemnity. It can be joyful, tender, even a touch eccentric. Perhaps a poem is read. Perhaps a toast is made.
BONAVENTURE helps make this possible—quietly behind the curtain, like a stagehand ensuring the lights shine just right on the moment that matters most.
🌿 See Available National Park Destinations →
📞 Speak to a Memorial Specialist: (515) 206-4845
📧 bonaventurememorial@gmail.com
Locales for a Meaningful Farewell
Choosing the right setting is no small decision. Here are a few options that seem especially suited to meaningful goodbyes:
1. The Ocean: For the Adventurous and Eternal
The sea sings of mystery, of memory, of far-off lands and never-ending journeys.
Explore BONAVENTURE’s ocean ash scattering options, or send ashes in to for us to scatter from the shores of the Puget Sound, Pensacola Beach, and beyond.
🌊 Don’t forget: The EPA requires ocean scatterings to be at least 3 nautical miles from shore. Luckily, BONAVENTURE handles the entire process for you—notifications, permits, and all.
2. Ash Scattering in Mountains and National Parks: For the Brave and Free
From Yellowstone to Mount Rainier, national parks offer views that quiet the soul. Picture a scattering at sunrise, golden light bathing the cliffs, memories rising like mist.
BONAVENTURE coordinates with the National Park Service to secure all necessary permissions and preserve the sacredness of these lands.
3. Lakes and Rivers: For the Gentle Dreamers
Flowing water is nature’s lullaby—gentle, eternal. From winding rivers to silent lakes, water-based ceremonies offer calm and reflection. Explore lake and river options to match your loved one’s spirit.
🌿 See Available National Park Destinations →
📞 Speak to a Memorial Specialist: (515) 206-4845
📧 bonaventurememorial@gmail.com
Making the Ceremony Magical
✨ Personal Tributes
A favorite poem. A playlist of well-loved songs. A letter carried on the wind. BONAVENTURE helps families plan bespoke ceremonies with personal touches woven into every detail.
🪵 Keepsakes and Plaques
BONAVENTURE offers custom wooden memorial plaques engraved with your loved one’s name and the precise coordinates of the scattering.
But What of Laws, Permits, and Paperwork?
Ocean scattering? Three miles out, no permit, but EPA notification within 30 days. BONAVENTURE submits all reports on your behalf.
National parks? Yes, you’ll need a special permit. BONAVENTURE handles the entire application process.
Private lands or state parks? Permission required. Let us help with that, too.
To avoid a paperwork-induced headache, let BONAVENTURE orchestrate the logistics while you focus on the love.
A Most Beautiful Ending
Let your loved one’s ending be unique. Let it be luminous. Let it take place in a place your loved one cherished. Let it reflect their quirks, their courage, their kindness.
Let it echo long after the last line is read.
“In the end, we all become stories.” — Margaret Atwood
So let the last chapter sing.
Would you like help choosing your destination or planning a ceremony with BONAVENTURE?
Begin your story’s final chapter here: www.destinationspreading.com
