The Bonaventure Package:

Losing a loved one is a deeply emotional and challenging experience, but the Bonaventure Package offers families an extraordinary way to say goodbye, providing a meaningful, beautiful, and healing tribute. This all-inclusive, unaccompanied ash spreading package is designed to honor your loved one’s memory in a way that is deeply personal, eco-friendly, and aligned with their passions, whether they loved nature, adventure, or the sea.

The Bonaventure Package covers all aspects of the tribute—from world-class locations and deeply meaningful ceremonies to personalized touches and environmentally conscious practices. This package offers a seamless, stress-free experience for families, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: saying goodbye, finding peace, and celebrating a life well lived.

17 World-Class Locations for Ash Scattering Ceremonies

The Bonaventure Package offers 17 breathtaking and world-class locations for the scattering of ashes. These locations are handpicked for their natural beauty, serenity, and symbolic significance, allowing families to honor their loved one in a setting that reflects their spirit and passions. Some of the unique places where families can choose to scatter ashes include:

• Bioluminescence in Puget Sound: Experience the magic of scattering ashes into glowing waters, where bioluminescent organisms create a stunning, ethereal backdrop.

• Whale Migration Routes: For those who loved the ocean, this option provides a chance to release ashes along the migration paths of majestic whales.

• Yellowstone National Park: A natural wonder filled with geothermal features, wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes—perfect for those who cherished the great outdoors.

• Hot Air Balloon Ceremony: Honor your loved one from above with a soaring, panoramic tribute as ashes are scattered from a hot air balloon.

• Dolphins off Pensacola Beach: A serene beachside tribute where dolphins may appear, bringing a sense of peace and beauty to the ceremony.

These locations offer diverse options for creating a tribute that is not only personal but also reflects the deep connection your loved one had with nature.

A Beautiful and Unique Crematory Ash Ceremony

The Bonaventure Package includes a beautiful and unique crematory ash ceremony tailored to fit your loved one’s personality and life. Whether it's an intimate gathering or a larger celebration of life, we work with you to create a ceremony that reflects their spirit.

Our team helps you design every detail, from the tone of the ceremony to any special rituals or personal touches you’d like to include. Whether it's a specific reading, a moment of reflection, or a favorite song, we ensure that the ceremony is deeply meaningful and healing for everyone involved.

Option to Have a Poem or Personal Message Read During the Ceremony

Families have the option to include a poem or personal message during the ceremony. Whether you choose a favorite poem that reflects your loved one’s life, a heartfelt message, or a piece of writing that was particularly meaningful to them, the inclusion of a personal reading can add a deeply emotional and comforting touch to the ceremony.

This personal element helps set the tone for the tribute and offers family members a chance to express their feelings and share the connection they had with the deceased.

Providing Closure and Healing for Families Through a Meaningful Tribute

One of the most powerful aspects of the Bonaventure Package is its ability to provide closure and healing. The act of scattering ashes in a special location—whether it’s a favorite place, a place with personal meaning, or a serene natural setting—can help families find peace in their grief. It allows for a tangible connection to the deceased, helping loved ones release their grief and begin the process of healing.

The experience is designed to bring closure to the emotional journey, leaving family members with a sense of peace and gratitude for the time shared with their loved one.

Simplicity and Peace of Mind

At Bonaventure, we believe in making the tribute process as easy and stress-free as possible. Our team handles all the logistics, allowing you to focus on the emotional aspects of the ceremony. Here’s how the process works:

Step 1: Send Ashes via Free USPS Cremains Kit

Simply send a portion of your loved one’s ashes to us using a free USPS cremains kit, which includes a prepaid shipping label. This kit makes the process easy, secure, and cost-effective.

Step 2: We Take Care of Everything Else

Once we receive the ashes, our team of experts takes over. We manage all aspects of the tribute—coordinating with park authorities, arranging transportation, securing necessary permits, and organizing the ceremony itself. Everything from start to finish is handled by our experienced team, ensuring that your loved one’s tribute is beautiful and seamless.

Environmentally Friendly and Green Practices

The Bonaventure Package is designed with an emphasis on eco-friendly practices, so you can honor your loved one in a way that is as respectful to the earth as it is to their memory. Our environmentally conscious approach includes:

• Eco-Friendly Locations: We carefully select ceremony locations that are not only beautiful but also environmentally protected, ensuring minimal disruption to the local ecosystem.

• Biodegradable Materials: During the ceremony, biodegradable urns and materials are used, leaving no lasting trace on the environment.

• Sustainable Practices: We use sustainable transportation when possible, minimizing our carbon footprint and ensuring that your loved one’s tribute aligns with green values.

Families can feel good about knowing that their loved one’s final tribute is both meaningful and environmentally respectful.

Consulting Park Rangers with Expertise in Archaeology, Soil, Aquatic, and Historical Knowledge

One of the unique aspects of the Bonaventure Package is our partnership with park rangers who have specialized knowledge in areas such as archaeology, soil science, aquatic biology, and local history. These experts ensure that all ceremonies conducted in national parks or protected areas adhere to local regulations and respect the natural environment.

Our consulting park rangers help us choose the best spots for ash scattering, ensuring that the process is conducted with utmost care and respect for the location’s historical and ecological significance. Their expertise ensures that the ceremony is not only beautiful but also environmentally responsible.

Experienced Event Planners for a Seamless Experience

The Bonaventure Package includes the support of experienced event planners who have helped organize high-profile events, including royal weddings and Hollywood celebrations. Our planners will work closely with you to ensure every detail of your loved one’s tribute is handled with care, precision, and grace.

Whether it's organizing transportation, coordinating with local services, or helping you decide on the perfect location and time for the ceremony, our event planners bring expertise and attention to detail to ensure everything goes smoothly.

Certified Sailing Captains for Sea Charters

For families wishing to scatter ashes at sea, the Bonaventure Package includes certified sailing captains who are experts in conducting ash scattering ceremonies at sea. These experienced professionals ensure that the ceremony is both safe and dignified, whether on a lake, river, or ocean.

Our captains are knowledgeable about maritime regulations, weather conditions, and safety protocols, ensuring a serene and respectful experience for the family. A sea-based tribute is a peaceful and fitting way to honor a loved one who had a special connection to the ocean or the outdoors.

Custom Engraved Wooden Plaque by Our In-House Artisan

A beautifully crafted custom engraved wooden plaque is included in the Bonaventure Package. Each plaque is made from solid Aspen by our skilled in-house wood artisan. This personalized plaque can be engraved with:

• The name of your loved one

• Coordinates of the scattering location, so that you and your family can always return to this sacred place

• Scene from the Scattering to commemorate your loved one’s unique personality or life journey

These plaques serve as a lasting tribute and allow family members to reconnect with their loved one’s memory long after the ceremony has ended.

Affordable, All-Inclusive Pricing—No Surprise Costs

The Bonaventure Package is affordable and all-inclusive, with no hidden fees or surprise costs. Our transparent pricing structure ensures that families can plan their loved one’s tribute with confidence, knowing exactly what to expect.

The package price includes:

• National park pass fees and any necessary application and permit fees

• Ceremonial coordination, including transportation and logistics

• Custom tribute plaques

• Prepaid shipping costs for sending the ashes

You’ll know the total cost up front, with no unexpected charges, ensuring peace of mind as you arrange this special tribute.

Couples Tribute

For couples who spent their lives together, the Bonaventure Package offers the option to combine ashes for a shared, everlasting tribute. Whether it’s for a joint scattering ceremony or a commemorative keepsake, combining ashes provides a profound way to honor a shared life.

The Bonaventure Package offers a deeply personalized, beautiful, and eco-friendly way to honor your loved one. From world-class locations and expert planning to environmentally conscious practices and a seamless, stress-free experience, this package is designed to create a meaningful tribute that will help you find closure, healing, and peace.

With no hidden costs, a commitment to sustainability, and expert guidance every step of the way, the Bonaventure Package ensures that your loved one’s memory is honored with respect, love, and care.