Can you scatter ashes into the ocean?
U.S. federal law generally allows you to dispose of human ashes (andintact corpses!)
Can you scatter ashes in a national park?
Scattering ashes is generally allowed in most national parks, but not all of them.
You cant scatter ashes on Alcatraz, for instance.
In Yellowstone Park, for example, you are not permitted to scatter ashes in the parks thermal areas.
To apply for a permit,visit the website of the national park youre aiming forand apply online.
There is generally a small fee for a special use permit, around $25.
It might take a month or more for everything to be finalized, so plan in advance.
Can you scatter ashes in a national forest?
You are generally not permitted to scatter ashes in a U.S. national forest.
Can you scatter ashes in state forests, state parks, or local parks?
State forests generally dont allow scattering of ashes.
More locally managed parks are a crapshoot.
In any case, ping the relevant authorities to get the information you need.
Can you scatter ashes from an airplane or dirigible?
Can you scatter ashes on private property?
Can you scatter ashes at the beach?
It depends on the beach.
Can you scatter ashes at a cemetery?
They generally charge a fee.
If a cemetery is privately owned, you need the owners permission.
Can you scatter ashes into lakes, rivers, and streams?
You cannot scatter cremains into inland waters.
Do you need a permit to scatter ashes outside of a national or state park?
Some states require a permit to scatter ashesanywherewithin their limits.
Some states do not.
Your best bet is to do a little research first to figure out what laws apply.
