5 Reasons Ash Scattering is the Future of the Funeral Industry
(And How We Reflect 2025’s Top Funeral Trends) Top 10 Funeral Trends Orignialy Appeared on Holland Supply Inc.
If you’re planning a farewell for someone you love—or thinking ahead for yourself—you’ve likely noticed the funeral industry is evolving. Traditional services are giving way to experiences that are more personal, environmentally responsible, and emotionally fulfilling.
At BONAVENTURE, we don’t just follow these shifts—we embody them. Our ash scattering service reflects five of the top 10 funeral trends of 2025, helping families choose something more beautiful, intentional, and future-focused.
Let’s take a closer look at the trends—and how BONAVENTURE brings them to life.
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🌿 1. Green Memorials
Trend: Eco-Friendly Funerals
Sustainability isn’t just a lifestyle anymore—it’s becoming a meaningful part of how we say goodbye. Families are actively seeking green funeral options that leave a gentler mark on the planet.
How BONAVENTURE leads the way:
We offer eco-conscious ash scattering services in pristine natural destinations like forests, mountains, and coastlines.
Our process involves zero land use, no chemicals, and no waste, with deep respect for each environment.
For every scattering, we plant 10 native trees in honor of your loved one’s memory.
Green memorials are more than a trend—they’re the new standard for modern farewells.
🌱 Eco-Friendly Funerals
Honoring a Loved One Without Harming the Earth
Sustainability isn’t just a lifestyle anymore—it’s becoming a meaningful part of how we say goodbye. As awareness around climate change, overconsumption, and land scarcity grows, more families are actively seeking funeral options that leave a lighter footprint.
In 2025, eco-conscious memorials are no longer the fringe—they're the future. The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) reports a steady rise in demand for green practices, from biodegradable urns to conservation-focused burials. And families aren’t just choosing these options for environmental reasons—they’re choosing them because they feel more human, more natural, and more aligned with the life their loved one lived.
How BONAVENTURE Honors the Earth — and Your Loved One
BONAVENTURE was built for families who want a farewell that’s both beautiful and environmentally responsible. Here’s how we support a greener goodbye:
No Chemicals, No Embalming, No Concrete Vaults
Traditional burials often involve toxic embalming fluids, synthetic caskets, and sealed vaults that take generations to break down. Our scattering services eliminate all of these, keeping both soil and water free of harmful substances.Zero Land Use or Overcrowding
Land scarcity is a growing issue—cemeteries take up millions of acres worldwide. BONAVENTURE offers a spacious, sustainable alternative by returning ashes to open, protected natural spaces where no development will follow.Low-Carbon Process
We offer unaccompanied scattering, which significantly reduces the environmental impact of long-distance travel for families. Our team transports the ashes in one efficient route, rather than multiple vehicles or flights.Natural Settings Only
From glacial rivers to desert plateaus, every scattering location is selected for its ecological value, natural beauty, and protected status. No artificial landscaping. No waste. Just pure connection to nature.Eco-Conscious Memorial Options
Families can choose to embed a portion of ashes in a wooden keepsake plaque or elect to have no physical marker at all—just the GPS coordinates of where their loved one returned to the earth.
A New Standard of Stewardship
Green funerals aren’t just a trend—they’re a return to something older and wiser. They reflect the growing belief that death should be as intentional as life, and that saying goodbye doesn’t have to mean consuming more or leaving a permanent mark on the planet.
With BONAVENTURE, your loved one’s final chapter becomes part of the natural cycle—quietly, reverently, and with deep ecological respect.
Because when a life has been beautifully lived, the goodbye should be too.
2. Scattering Ceremonies
Trend: Celebrating with Nature, Not in a Chapel
Ash scattering has become one of the fastest-growing funeral trends, especially for families looking to create a farewell that feels freeing, intimate, and emotionally significant.
How BONAVENTURE elevates the experience:
We offer unaccompanied scattering in over 17 stunning locations: bioluminescent beaches, alpine overlooks, wildflower meadows, and more.
Families receive a handcrafted wooden plaque engraved with the GPS coordinates of their loved one’s final resting place.
We handle permits, transportation, and the scattering itself—with reverence, professionalism, and care.
No crowded room. No outdated rituals. Just a peaceful return to nature.
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
🔥 3. Direct Cremation—With Meaning
Trend: Simplicity, Without Sacrificing Significance
Direct cremation is now the most common funeral choice in the U.S.—but many families are left asking: Now what?
BONAVENTURE fills the gap with a meaningful next step.
How we help:
Our services are built for families who opted for direct cremation but still want to create a powerful, beautiful memorial.
You don’t have to plan a big event or coordinate travel—we handle everything on your behalf, from start to scattering.
Even years later, our services help families find peace, closure, and purpose.
The simplicity of cremation meets the depth of legacy.
🏕️ 4. 🏕️ Themed Tributes
Trend: Personalized, Passion-Based Memorials
In 2025, funerals are no longer about fitting into a mold—they're about reflecting the life that was lived. Families are moving away from scripted ceremonies and leaning into celebrations of identity. That means creating tributes that speak to the passions, habits, hobbies, and favorite places of the person they’ve lost.
Did your loved one wake up early for every sunrise hike? Did they book trips just to be near the ocean? Were they most themselves in the woods, on the road, or under a canopy of stars?
That’s where BONAVENTURE comes in.
Our ash scattering services are designed for those whose lives were deeply intertwined with nature, travel, and quiet moments outdoors. Instead of a casket or marble headstone, we help families create a final chapter that matches the rhythm and spirit of the life they knew best.
We offer:
Destination-based memorials: From alpine lookouts to bioluminescent beaches, every location is hand-picked for its beauty and tranquility.
Nature-first scattering ceremonies: We follow all ecological and permitting guidelines to honor both memory and environment.
Personalization options: Add engraved wooden plaques with GPS coordinates, choose locations that meant something special, and even select seasonal timing to align with your loved one’s favorite time of year.
For some families, it’s about honoring a traveler’s wish to see one last place.
For others, it’s about finally setting someone free in a landscape that reflects their inner world.
Whatever the story, BONAVENTURE helps you tell it—without compromise, without stress, and always with reverence.
How BONAVENTURE brings tribute to life:
Nature lovers, ocean swimmers, mountain hikers, and travelers-at-heart can all be honored in destinations that match their passions.
Our most popular themed options include:
✨ Bioluminescent shorelines for dreamers
🐬 Dolphin-filled seas for animal lovers
🌋 Volcanic parks and mountain trails for explorers
🌲 Ancient forests for peaceful souls
This is how BONAVENTURE turns legacy into place—and place into legacy.
🌀 5. Non-Traditional Farewells
Trend: Redefining What a “Goodbye” Looks Like
Funerals are getting a facelift. Gone are the days when every memorial looked the same—black suits, somber music, and rows of folding chairs. Today’s families are rewriting the script. They’re choosing farewells that reflect personality, passion, and purpose.
Some host twilight ceremonies with fireworks or biodegradable lanterns. Others time their tributes to natural events—like scattering ashes at dusk when the tide rolls out, or at dawn as birds take flight. We’ve seen cannons fired in salute, guitar solos on cliff tops, and silent goodbyes among redwoods.
Because not every goodbye fits inside a chapel. And not every love story ends in quiet.
How BONAVENTURE Helps Families Say Goodbye Differently
At BONAVENTURE, we believe final farewells should feel like the person they honor. Whether your loved one was bold, introspective, adventurous, or gentle, we help you create a send-off that’s true to them.
Here’s how we support non-traditional goodbyes:
No ceremony pressure – There’s no expectation to gather, host, or perform. Our unaccompanied scattering service allows for peace, privacy, and personalization.
Timeless landscapes instead of rented venues – From mountain ridgelines to bioluminescent bays, we scatter ashes in the kinds of places that stir something deeper.
You choose the moment – Whether you want a quiet scattering or something symbolic and unforgettable, we help you find the right setting and timing.
Grief without deadlines – Some families reach out days after a loss. Others wait months or even years. We honor your timing, not someone else’s schedule.
This new wave of memorials is less about following rules and more about honoring lives in meaningful ways. If your loved one deserved something a little different, we’re here to make it happen—no tuxedos or timelines required.
💠 Why BONAVENTURE Exists
We created BONAVENTURE to help families who want more than just a funeral—they want a memorial that means something.
We help you:
Choose a destination that reflects who your loved one was
Ship ashes securely using a free, USPS-approved cremains kit
Trust that everything—from permits to scattering—is handled with care
Receive a custom wooden plaque with the exact GPS coordinates
Our mission is simple: help you honor life, beautifully.
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