Pre Planning Considerations
For many, the topic of death is one to be avoided, but the truth is that planning for the end of life is one of the most compassionate and selfless acts a person can perform. While often overlooked, pre-planning what should be done with one's ashes after cremation is a critical part of this process. This single, proactive decision is a final gift to loved ones, providing them with essential clarity and direction, alleviating significant emotional and financial burdens, and offering a profound sense of peace to the individual making the arrangements.
Perhaps the most immediate benefit of pre-planning is the clarity it provides to family members during an incredibly difficult time. In the wake of a loss, loved ones are often overwhelmed by grief and emotional distress. This is not an ideal state for making important and often costly decisions about a person's final resting place. Without a clear directive, disagreements can arise among family members with different ideas about what the deceased would have wanted, adding conflict to an already painful experience. By leaving detailed, written instructions the individual gives their loved ones a definitive roadmap to follow. This simple act removes all guesswork and ensures that the final farewell is conducted exactly as envisioned, free from the stress of internal conflict.
Finally, pre-planning provides a powerful sense of peace and control to the individual making the decisions. Just as creating a will gives a person peace of mind about their assets, deciding on the disposition of one's ashes offers comfort in knowing that one's final wishes will be respected. This can be an empowering part of end-of-life care, allowing a person to thoughtfully consider their legacy and their final connection to the world. It is a final, tender act of communication, demonstrating care for their family's well-being and a personal choice for how they will be remembered. By taking these steps, a person transforms a potentially uncomfortable topic into a powerful testament to their love and consideration for those they cherish most.
Offering The Following Options
A Curated Scattering
A Designated Scattering
A Designated Scattering
It all starts with a simple phone call or email. Together, we will determine the best time and place to collect your loved one's ashes and choose a vista that feels like the perfect final resting place.
Lasting Wishes then takes your Loved One to the vista and depending on what you have chosen, we can spread their ashes into the wind, or combine them with the terrain by raking or burying.
This final act is performed with the utmost respect, creating a serene and beautiful farewell
Choose from any of the following vistas, or suggest one yourself.
Mountain Vista: A symbol of strength and eternity, overlooking a vast, timeless landscape.
Ocean Vista: A final journey to the boundless sea, representing peace and infinite possibility.
River Vista: A gentle, flowing tribute to the continuous journey of life.
Meadow Vista: A tranquil resting place amidst wildflowers, symbolizing new life and beauty.
Valley Vista: A sense of protection and tranquility, cradled by the gentle slopes of the land.
Lake Vista: A calm and reflective farewell, where still waters represent peace and serenity.
(Additional charge may apply if collecting in very rural or remote areas)
A Designated Scattering
A Designated Scattering
A Designated Scattering
It all begins with a compassionate conversation.
At a time that is right for you, we will arrange to collect your loved one's ashes. We can talk about the kind of place that would be a beautiful and fitting final tribute.
Lasting Wishes will then take your loved one to the chosen place and, with the greatest care, we will fulfill your chosen wish, whether that is to release their ashes into the wind, or to return them to the earth by raking or burying.
(Additional charge may apply if collecting or scattering in very rural or remote areas)
The Discovery Legacy
A Designated Scattering
The Discovery Legacy
(Due to the nature of this service, we are only able to offer 3 releases per Anum).
The Discovery Legacy is a service for those who wish to create a timeless and profound final tribute. It is an opportunity to transform a loved one's memory into a hidden treasure, entrusted to the future, awaiting a meaningful discovery by future generations.
This service is a beautiful alternative to a traditional burial or scattering. It is for those who find comfort in knowing their loved one's story will be a permanent part of a majestic landscape, waiting to be brought to light at a time yet to be written.
The Journey of a Lasting Memory
- The Personal Collection: The process begins when we come to you to compassionately collect your loved one's ashes. At this time, you will also entrust us with a summary of their life story, written on a special weatherproof paper.
- Eternal Encapsulation: The ashes and the written story are then placed in separate, durable, and weather-resistant vessels. This ensures that both the physical remains and the personal history are preserved for their long journey.
- Entrusted to the Wilderness: We transport your loved one to an extremely remote and meaningful location. Depending on your choice, this final journey may involve a scenic hike, a breathtaking helicopter flight, or a boat trip to a secluded shore.
- The Promise of Discovery: We then carefully and discreetly conceal the vessels within the landscape. The key is to create a resting place that is private and undisturbed, yet discoverable to a keen eye. This could be by tucking the vessels into a natural nook on a cliff wall, placing them within a handmade stone cairn, or burying them and marking the site with a subtle sign. The purpose is not for them to be lost forever, but rather to be found and appreciated by someone exploring the distant future.
This service is a beautiful way to honor a loved one's legacy, creating a powerful story that will endure long after their time, forever a part of the wilderness they now call home.
(Additional charge may apply if collecting in very rural or remote areas)