Scattering
Scattering Ashes: Meaningful Ways to Honour a Loved One
Scattering ashes is a deeply personal and symbolic way to say goodbye. While movies often show ashes drifting into the wind, in reality, cremated remains are more like fine sand and are gently poured from a container. Choosing a peaceful, meaningful location is key – whether it’s a rose garden within a cemetery, a forest trail, a ravine or even a body of water.
Ashes can be scattered in many places, including:
- Cemetery scattering gardens
- Private property (with permission)
- Forests, parks or ravines
- Lakes, rivers or at sea
Before scattering, it’s important to check local and provincial regulations, as not all locations permit this practice.
Scattering Areas Across Our Cemeteries
Mount Pleasant Group offers dedicated scattering areas across our many cemetery locations, each designed to provide a serene and respectful setting for remembrance.
Even when ashes are scattered, families often choose to create a lasting tribute. We offer memorials such as granite boulders, monuments or personalized plaques to honour your loved one’s memory.