Teraloom memorial Services
Choose from some of the most beautiful locations in the world to be the final resting place of a loved one. Ash scattering memorial options are available both at sea and on land. These events can be personalized with a meaningful location, date, time, officiant, flowers and more. We make the process stress-free by obtaining all necessary permits, making desired arrangements, and taking care of logistics.
Teraloom offers three types of memorial services; Accompanied, Unaccompanied, and Assisted. (Photography options and recording the GPS coordinates of exact scattering location is available with every service.)
Accompanied Memorial Service
This service is the best option for families seeking to scatter ashes at sea or have a beautiful ash scattering memorial in nature. An experienced captain or guide will take the family to a designated location where scattering ashes is authorized. The event can be simple or personalized based on the deceased's final wishes or the family's needs. You can personalize an accompanied memorial service to make it a beautiful and remarkable event.
Includes the following:
- PERMITS & APPROVALS
- We fill out and assist in submitting all permits, approvals, and required documentation - making the event streamlined and stress free. This includes filing the required report with the EPA when the service is done at sea.
- PERSONALIZED CEREMONY
- We can help personalize the event upon request. This could involve flowers, music, an officiant (celebrant, priest, pastor, etc.), video, and more. Ceremony templates are available with options such as prayers, eulogies, songs, quotes, and more.
- LOGISTICS & COORDINATION
- Family and friends receive guidance for planning the event. This includes any transportation assistance needed for the deceased. If at sea this could include mapping out the charter trip to include local landmarks or even to an area where you can see marine wildlife. If the service is on land this can range from a long and epic hike to a location that is accessible and suitable for any physical ability.
Unaccompanied Service
A perfect option for those who might be physically, financially, or otherwise restricted from traveling to the place they would like a loved one to be scattered. This option can also be helpful for those who wish to memorialize someone with whom they might not have had a close relationship. In this service one of our trained professionals transports, documents, and disperses a loved one’s ashes.
Includes the following:
- PERMITS & APPROVALS
- We fill out and assist in submitting all permits, approvals, and required documentation - making the event streamlined and stress free. This includes filing the required report with the EPA when the service is done at sea.
- PERSONALIZED CEREMONY
- The scattering is performed by one of our experienced memorial captains or wilderness guides. We can help personalize the event upon request. Ceremony templates are available with options such as prayers, eulogies, songs, and more.
- TRACKING & UPDATES
- Families receive photos and notifications of a loved one's ashes throughout the journey.
Optional Add Ons:
- USPS CREMATED REMAINS SHIPPING KIT
- It contains one Priority Mail Express Box, a roll of Priority Mail Express Tape, bubble cushioning, a self-sealing plastic bag, and a copy of Publication 139; How to Package and Ship Cremated Remains. Free - just pay for shipping!
- Since Priority Mail Express is the only way for people to ship Cremated Remains this kit makes it easy to send a loved one's ashes from one destination to another. Each box is printed with the words "Cremated Remains" in bright color for visibility and is reinforced to be sturdy- ensuring safety and security of the package during processing. The kit includes all the necessary packing items needed to bring peace of mind that your irreplaceable shipment is safe in handling.
- We order the kit to be sent to the funeral home or your residence. Funeral directors should include a copy of the death certificate and a copy of the certificate of cremation with the cremated remains.
- STANDARD TIMING VS. EXACT DATE
- Standard Timing: (typically ashes are scattered within 30-90 days, pending seasonal considerations) With this option we plan the best day for a loved one's scattering event. We keep families updated along the way and will provide an exact scattering date as well as approximate time once the memorial is scheduled.
- Exact Date: Does your family want to have a loved one's ashes scattered on a special day? (birthday, anniversary, date of passing, etc.) Once they select a special date, we will reach out to confirm if we are able to go out on that date given the weather, sea conditions, or other scheduled events.
Do-It-Yourself Service
The best option for those who are interested in scattering their loved one's ashes on their own and would like to receive assistance with this process. This is an affordable option for those seeking an intimate and personal ash scattering.
This Assisted Service includes the following:
- PHONE CONSULATATION
- Speak with a trained funeral professional at a time that’s convenient. Ask questions related to transporting cremated remains, scattering locations, scattering techniques, trails, permits, documentation, etc.
- PERMITS & APPROVALS
- Guidance and assistance with understanding, filing out, and submitting permits (as needed) for one or more specific locations you have in mind to scatter.
- GUIDANCE ON LOCATION OPTIONS
- After consulting the local area guidelines and regulations we help narrow down a list of potential scattering locations. If at sea this could include mapping out the charter trip to include local landmarks or even to an area where you can see marine wildlife. If on land this can range from a long and epic journey to a hike that is accessible and suitable for any physical ability.
- PERSONALIZED CEREMONY
- We can help you personalize the event upon request. A DIY ceremony template is available with options such as prayers, songs, quotes, and more.
Popular Locations:
Seattle, WA
Tampa, FL
California Redwoods
Oahu, HI
Ocean City, NJ
Rocky Mountains
New York City, NY
Galveston, TX
Appalachian Mountains
Outer Banks, NC
San Francisco, CA
Ganges River in India
Add-On Options for a Service:
ECORIAL DIGITAL MEMORIAL
- We create a beautiful and unique digital memorial on the Ecorial app or website. Special features on Ecorial make it possible to mark GPS coordinates as a permanent record of your loved one's final resting place location(s). Ecorial makes it possible to create a custom online memorial for a loved one, you can add an obituary, stories and memories. Ecorial makes it easy to share the memorial with family and friends on social media and via email.
CERTIFICATE OF SCATTERING
- This framed certificate includes your loved one's name, dates of birth and death, resting place location, and scattering event date, time, and exact GPS coordinates. Framed in tempered glass within a rustic brown frame.
CUSTOM PENDANT
- This special vial can securely hold a portion of your loved one's ashes, or soil or water from the scattering location and includes your loved one's name, dates of birth and death, and a sentiment of choice or memorial GPS coordinates engraved on the side of the pendant.
ECO SCATTERING URN
- An environmentally-friendly urn made entirely from bamboo, a sustainable resource. This patented urn offers a unique locking mechanism to secure your loved one's ashes in the urn while traveling. Designed to make the process of scattering straightforward.
ECO WATER URN
- When placed in water, this special all-natural urn is designed to float upright like a buoy. Within a short time, the bottom portion submerged in water will dissolve and release the cremated remains, freeing them to spread underwater. The Eco Water Urn is 100% all natural and biodegradable. The urn itself is made from recycled plant materials and cellulose using only water, heat and pressure and without any glues or binding agents.
PHOTOS & VIDEO MONTAGE
- Beautifully capture the event with a stunning commemoration that can be shared with family and friends unable to attend the service, or revisited later to look back on. (Drone filming and Live Streaming also available) See example: https://www.dropbox.com/s/m6dzwyvozdkno6c/Lois%20Marie%20Eskridge.mp4?dl=0
