No Room for Ashes at Home?
Try an Ash Scattering Service in Nature: BONAVENTURE offers eco-friendly ash scattering services in breathtaking destinations—helping Californians return cremated remains to the earth with peace and dignity.
A Thoughtful Alternative to Keeping Ashes in California Homes
BONAVENTURE is a trusted ash scattering service that helps families across California find beautiful, permanent, and eco-friendly resting places — even if they can’t travel.
Instead of keeping ashes tucked away in your apartment or storing them indefinitely, we help you return your loved one to nature in one of 18+ stunning destinations — from the wildflowers of Mt. Rainier to Yellowstone, Glacier, and the bioluminescent beaches of the Northwest.
All you have to do is choose the location that speaks to you. We handle the permits, transportation, and ceremony — and we send you a beautiful handcrafted memorial plaque with GPS coordinates of your loved one’s final resting place.
No travel required. No planning headaches. Just peace.
Scattering Ashes in the San Francisco Bay — and Beyond
Whether you want to scatter ashes in the San Francisco Bay Area, along the California coastline, or in a wildflower meadow in Yellowstone, BONAVENTURE offers an eco-conscious way to honor your loved one — even if you can’t be there in person.
✦ Popular Scattering Destinations for Californians:
Pacific Coast Cliffside – Perfect for ocean lovers and dreamers
Sailing with Dolphins in the Gulf – Ideal for free spirits and sea-goers
Old-Growth Forests – Quiet, sacred, and spiritual
Yellowstone & Glacier National Parks – For those who lived with awe
🌿 See Available National Park Destinations →
📞 Speak to a Memorial Specialist: (515) 206-4845
📧 bonaventurememorial@gmail.com
Why More Californians Are Choosing Ash Scattering Services
As cremation rates rise and housing grows tighter, Californians are quietly embracing a new kind of farewell: returning ashes to nature in places of great beauty, without the burden of storing them at home or arranging costly ceremonies.
For many, it’s not just a matter of convenience — it’s a matter of respect, responsibility, and keeping a promise.
1. There’s Simply No Room at Home
In cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, space is a luxury few can afford. Many families find themselves storing ashes in closets or cupboards — not from neglect, but because there’s truly nowhere else to put them.
This growing challenge has led many to seek dignified alternatives — ones that honor a loved one’s memory without adding pressure to an already cramped home.
2. They Asked to Be Set Free
It’s common to hear a loved one say, “Scatter me in the ocean” or “Let my ashes fly in the wind.” But when the time comes, carrying out that wish can be harder than expected.
Many families want to fulfill those final words, but lack the time, travel ability, or resources to make it happen. Services like BONAVENTURE make it possible — coordinating every detail so families can keep their promise, no matter the distance.
3. Families Need a Sense of Closure
Holding onto ashes can provide comfort for a time — but eventually, it may begin to feel like holding onto grief itself.
Scattering in nature gives families a way to mark the moment, say goodbye, and find peace. It’s not about forgetting. It’s about letting go with dignity, in a place that reflects love and meaning.
4. It’s More Environmentally Responsible
Traditional burials come with a heavy environmental cost: embalming chemicals, deforestation for caskets, and cement vaults that never break down.
Scattering ashes, by contrast, is a gentler, greener way to return to the earth. BONAVENTURE works closely with park rangers, conservationists, and environmental scientists to ensure every scattering is ecologically sound and leaves no trace behind.
Where Can You Scatter Cremated Ashes?
BONAVENTURE offers ash scattering services in some of the most awe-inspiring destinations in the U.S. — all chosen for their serenity, beauty, and connection to nature.
🌋 Yellowstone National Park
Best for: Nature lovers, outdoor spirits, seekers of wonder
Let your loved one rest in a land of geysers, bison, and ancient earth.
🌊 Bioluminescent Shores (Pacific Northwest)
Best for: Dreamers, romantics, ocean souls
Scatter ashes in a glowing ocean under the stars — a magical, otherworldly farewell.
🌲 Old-Growth Forests
Best for: Environmentalists, hikers, spiritual souls
These ancient woods offer a sacred, quiet return to nature.
🐬 Scattering at Sea with Dolphins (Pensacola, FL)
Best for: Free spirits, animal lovers, those called to the sea
A gentle ocean farewell, surrounded by dolphins and guided by care.
🌿 See Available National Park Destinations →
A Simple, Secure Way to Say Goodbye
You don’t have to travel, climb a mountain, or navigate red tape. BONAVENTURE takes care of it all.
Request Your Free USPS Cremains Kit
Order a USPS-compliant kit or visit your local USPS for a free kit that ensures safe, secure shipping.Choose Your Destination
Browse breathtaking scattering locations across forests, coasts, and mountains.We Handle Everything
From permits to transportation, we manage the full scattering process with dignity.Receive Your Personalized Memorial Plaque
Every family receives a handcrafted wooden plaque, engraved with:Your loved one’s name
GPS coordinates of the scattering location
An artistic scene of the destination
Optional inlay of ashes, sealed within — at no extra cost
🌿 Why Choose an Eco-Friendly Ash Scattering?
With over 68% of Americans now seeking greener burial options, families are rethinking traditional funerals—and finding peace in more natural alternatives.
Environmentally Friendly: Our Experts Care About the
At BONAVENTURE, we specialize in eco-friendly ash scattering services that return cremated remains to the earth gently and respectfully. Instead of caskets, vaults, or land use, our process ensures a lasting tribute that aligns with modern values of sustainability, simplicity, and natural beauty.
We work closely with:
Park rangers who understand sensitive ecological zones
Environmental experts who assess soil, water, and habitat impact
Preservation specialists who help us maintain the natural integrity of every destination including archeological and historical impacts
Each scattering is designed to:
✅ Honor legal and environmental regulations
✅ Minimize disruption to ecosystems and wildlife
✅ Leave nature untouched and protected for future generations
Whether your loved one wished to be scattered in a forest, at sea, or along a wildflower-filled trail, we ensure their final resting place is as respectful as it is beautiful.
🌿 Care for the Environment & Care for Your Loved One
Traditional funerals take a heavy toll on the earth—in ways many families never realize. Every year in the U.S. alone, conventional burial practices lead to:
Over 4 million gallons of embalming fluid—including formaldehyde—seeping into soil and groundwater
Tens of thousands of acres of forest destroyed to make hardwood caskets
1.6 million tons of concrete and metal buried in cemetery vaults
Chemically treated cemetery lawns that disrupt local ecosystems and pollute water sources
While intended as acts of love and remembrance, these methods often harm the very planet our loved ones lived on.
🌿 A Gentler Alternative
At BONAVENTURE, we believe saying goodbye doesn’t have to mean causing harm. Your loved one deserves a memorial as beautiful and thoughtful as the life they lived—one that leaves a meaningful legacy without leaving a mark on the planet.
Honoring the Earth While Honoring Their Life
Our eco-friendly ash scattering services are designed to offer families a compassionate, low-impact alternative to traditional burial or even standard cremation practices. Every element of our process is guided by sustainability and reverence—for both the person being remembered and the natural world they loved.
We offer:
✅ Zero chemicals – No embalming fluids or toxic preservatives
✅ No land use or cemetery waste – Nothing buried, no permanent footprint
✅ Minimal environmental impact – Scattering locations are accessed and used with conservation in mind
✅ Final resting places in breathtaking natural settings – From ocean cliffs and alpine meadows to bioluminescent bays and quiet desert valleys
Each site is carefully selected for its beauty, ecological resilience, and meaning—and every ash scattering is conducted in partnership with local experts to ensure it’s respectful to both the land and any living ecosystems.
Why Families Are Choosing Eco-Friendly Memorials
Traditional burials, while meaningful for many, carry a heavy ecological cost. According to the Carolina Memorial Society, “The amount of wood used each year in the U.S. to construct wooden caskets is 4 million acres of forest—the equivalent of 4.6 million single-family homes.”
The environmental toll doesn’t stop there:
800,000 gallons of formaldehyde-based embalming fluid are buried in U.S. cemeteries annually (source: Seven Ponds).
Cemetery landscaping often requires nonstop irrigation, pesticides, and fossil fuels.
Burial vaults and caskets contribute to millions of tons of steel and concrete waste each year.
Choosing BONAVENTURE means choosing a conservation-first approach. Our founders and staff have decades of combined experience working in the U.S. National Parks—as trail stewards, ecological researchers, and rangers. We care deeply about these wild places, and we know how to ensure your loved one’s final resting place is handled with both care and credibility.
A Living Legacy
Scattering ashes in nature isn’t just a symbolic act—it’s a way of returning to the earth in its purest form. With BONAVENTURE, you can trust that your loved one’s memory will live on in a setting that reflects their spirit and values: wild, free, and gently cared for.
Let your goodbye give back. Choose a memorial that heals instead of harms.
If you’ve been quietly wondering what to do with ashes — you are not alone.
BONAVENTURE is here to help families like yours take the next step, with beauty, ease, and heart.
We believe every person deserves a meaningful, beautiful goodbye, no matter where they live or what they’re able to plan.
👉 Contact us today to begin planning a ceremony that’s peaceful and beautiful.
You shouldn’t have to choose between honoring a life well lived and navigating red tape. At BONAVENTURE, we make it possible to do both—with reverence, beauty, and full legal compliance.
🌿 See Available National Park Destinations →
📞 Speak to a Memorial Specialist: (515) 206-4845
📧 bonaventurememorial@gmail.com
Keywords: What to do with crematory ashes, Ash Scattering Services, Eco-friendly funeral service, Return Ashes to Nature, Trusted Scattering Services
