Why So Many New Yorkers Are Choosing Ash Scattering
A space-conscious, sustainable, and deeply meaningful alternative to traditional memorials.
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📞 Speak to a Memorial Specialist: (515) 206-4845
📧 bonaventurememorial@gmail.com
In a city where square footage is at a premium and quiet reflection is hard to come by, many New Yorkers are rethinking what it means to lay someone to rest. Cremation offers flexibility — but for families still holding on to ashes, the next step isn’t always clear.
At BONAVENTURE, we offer an intentional, low-impact alternative: unaccompanied ash scattering in stunning natural settings, carried out with care by our team. Each tribute includes a full memorial package and helps reforest the planet — because we plant 10 native trees for every farewell.
Here’s why this option is resonating with so many families in New York and beyond:
🏙️ 1. Urban Living Leaves Little Room for Grief
New Yorkers know how to make the most of limited space — but when it comes to remembering someone you love, a crowded apartment can fall short. Many people quietly keep urns in closets, on high shelves, or inside drawers — not because they don’t care, but because there’s no private outdoor space, family plot, or long-term plan.
If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s a more meaningful way to say goodbye, you’re not alone. In fact, studies suggest that up to 20% of cremated remains are never scattered or interred — simply because families aren’t sure what to do.
Our scattering services offer a respectful way to release those ashes in nature, giving families closure while avoiding the permanence and cost of traditional burial.
🕊️ 2. You Want a Tribute That Reflects Who They Were
Whether your loved one enjoyed travel, found peace in the outdoors, or asked not to be placed in a cemetery, scattering their ashes in a remarkable natural setting can feel far more fitting than storage or burial.
With BONAVENTURE, you can choose a mountain vista, coastal cliff, desert landscape, or forest overlook — all carefully scouted for beauty and ecological sensitivity. We carry out the scattering on your behalf and provide you with a digital memorial package including the date, location, and photos of the setting.
This is a farewell that reflects who they were — not just where they happened to live.
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📞 Speak to a Memorial Specialist: (515) 206-4845
📧 bonaventurememorial@gmail.com
🌱 3. A Simpler, Greener Option for Today’s Families
New York families are increasingly seeking eco-conscious ways to honor their loved ones. According to the National Funeral Directors Association:
68% of families want environmentally friendly funeral options
Over half of all deaths now result in cremation — a number that continues to rise
Many cite climate concerns, land use, and cost as driving factors
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📞 Speak to a Memorial Specialist: (515) 206-4845
📧 bonaventurememorial@gmail.com
BONAVENTURE’s ash scattering services are designed for modern values. Our process:
Requires no chemicals, embalming, or concrete vaults
Involves no land use or disruption of nature
Avoids the environmental impact of traditional burial
Helps restore natural ecosystems by planting 10 native trees per tribute
Unlike symbolic tree dedications, our tree planting is part of a larger reforestation initiative that targets regions affected by wildfire, habitat loss, and climate stress.
Crowded cities limit memorial options
A Small Apartment Shouldn’t Limit a Meaningful Goodbye
You don’t need a backyard to lay someone to rest beautifully.
You don’t need a cemetery to mark their impact.
And you don’t need to keep ashes in a box to prove you care.
With BONAVENTURE, you can honor someone you love in a place that matches their outlook on life — and contribute to the healing of the earth at the same time.
💚 Ready to Let Go, With Meaning?
Our team handles every detail with professionalism, empathy, and environmental care. Ashes are shipped securely to us, and we take care of the rest — from location scouting to the ceremonial scattering and tree planting.
Let us help you turn “what now?” into a farewell that truly fits.
👉 Learn more about our tribute packages here.
🌿 See Available National Park Destinations →
📞 Speak to a Memorial Specialist: (515) 206-4845
📧 bonaventurememorial@gmail.com
Where Can You Scatter Ashes Outside of New York?
Eco-Friendly, Out-of-State Memorial Options for NYC Families
If you're a New Yorker holding onto cremated remains and searching for a more meaningful way to say goodbye, you're not alone. With limited burial space, strict state regulations, and urban living constraints, more families are turning to eco-conscious ash scattering services outside of New York.
At BONAVENTURE, we specialize in unaccompanied ash scattering ceremonies in some of the most breathtaking natural locations in the U.S. — giving families a simple, secure, and sustainable way to honor someone’s memory.
And while we don’t offer scattering services within New York State, many of our clients from New York City and beyond choose from our West Coast and mountain destinations — places their loved ones always dreamed of visiting, or that offer a sense of beauty and peace unmatched by city life.
Most Popular Ash Scattering Destinations for New Yorkers
Choose somewhere beautiful for your loved one’s final tribute and resting place
Explore these unforgettable landscapes, all handpicked for their natural beauty and ecological integrity.
🌋 Yellowstone National Park
Best for: Nature lovers, adventurers, seekers of awe
The sweeping geysers, misty alpine lakes, and wide-open valleys of Yellowstone offer one of the most powerful memorial landscapes in the world. For someone who loved hiking, wildlife, or the raw beauty of nature, this is a breathtaking final tribute.
🌊 Bioluminescent Shorelines
Best for: Dreamers, ocean lovers, those drawn to the night sky
Our night-time ash scatterings on glowing bioluminescent shores are unlike anything else. Crashing waves shimmer with natural light, creating a quiet, reverent, and otherworldly farewell. It's one of our most requested memorials for a reason.
🌲 Ancient Forests of the Pacific Northwest
Best for: Tree lovers, eco-conscious families, those who found solace in stillness
Towering evergreens, filtered sunlight, and forest silence — these cathedral-like woodlands offer a peaceful final resting place for those who felt at home in green spaces. A deeply respectful way to return to nature.
🐬 At Sea, Sailing with Dolphins
Best for: Free spirits, animal lovers, ocean wanderers
Ashes are scattered at sea during a sunset sail in dolphin-rich waters. It’s a celebration of freedom, peace, and movement — a farewell as beautiful and vast as the ocean itself.
⚙️ How Our Process Works (No Travel Required)
BONAVENTURE makes the process simple, secure, and hands-free. There’s no need for you to travel — we handle every detail for you with care.
1. Request a Free Shipping Kit from USPS
USPS-approved materials and step-by-step instructions at your local USPS store or online
2. Choose a Destination That Reflects Their Life
Browse over 17 curated locations including coastlines, mountains, and forests — all selected for their ecological integrity and beauty.
3. We Perform the Scattering Ceremony
Our team handles all logistics — including permits, transportation, and the respectful scattering itself — under the guidance of environmental experts.
4. Receive a Handcrafted Memorial Package
You’ll receive a personalized wooden plaque engraved with your loved one’s name and exact GPS coordinates. For families who wish, a small portion of the ashes can be encased within.
🌱 Why Choose an Eco-Friendly Memorial?
Traditional funerals and burials carry an enormous environmental cost:
Over 4 million acres of forest are cleared each year to produce caskets
More than 800,000 gallons of embalming fluid enter the ground annually
Cemeteries consume valuable green space with no ecological benefit
BONAVENTURE offers a greener path forward.
Every memorial service we perform includes the planting of 10 native trees in critically deforested regions. This isn’t symbolic — it’s a tangible contribution to reforestation and climate restoration.
Our process is:
✅ Zero-waste
✅ Free from chemicals and embalming
✅ Land- and water-safe
✅ Planned with input from environmental consultants and rangers
✅ Legal, secure, and fully documented
🗽 Designed for Modern New York Families
Many families today want a farewell that feels personal, practical, and responsible. They’re not looking for mausoleums or costly ceremonies — they’re looking for meaning.
If your loved one loved nature, wanted to be set free, or simply didn’t want to be buried in the ground, ash scattering is a powerful, peaceful option.
You don’t need to feel stuck with ashes in a closet. You don’t need to sacrifice environmental values to say goodbye.
What to Do With Cremated Ashes When You Can’t Keep Them?
If you’re unsure what to do with ashes and struggling to find space — emotionally or physically — BONAVENTURE offers a safe, serene, and sacred solution.
🌿 Your Next Step Toward Peace
Let go with love. Say goodbye in nature. And finally create a moment of closure and beauty for yourself and the one you’ve lost.
