We are happy to say a requested prayer or verse, but it is not an actual ceremony. Our ash scattering is meant to take place after the family has held their memorial service. (We do not conduct these services.)
While Rest Ashured usually scatters the ashes of a loved one on their behalf, we do try to accommodate all requests. We are happy to work with the family regarding such requests.
We do open the Rest Ashured property for two “Days of Celebration” — once in the spring and then again in the fall. On these two days, we invite family and friends to remember and celebrate their late loved ones. Because of your commitment to keeping Rest Ashured in its natural state, we are not open the public regularly.
It is only necessary to send the ashes for us to scatter. We will provide all the packaging material necessary for it to be mailed safely to us. However, if you prefer to leave the ashes in the urn, you may do so.
Depending on where you live, you may be interested in our Personal Pick-Up Option. (You can also call us to review details.)
Yes, on certain services. On behalf of a grateful family, Rest Ashured is pleased to provide a 50% discount for those whose loved one has served our great country (including prior military and first responders).
In order to receive the Condolence Code necessary for the discount, we request the appropriate documentation verifying the person’s service. This could be a copy of their discharge form, ID card, certificate, etc. If these are not available, please give us a call to discuss other forms of verification.
This discount does not apply to burial at sea.
We try our best to accommodate everyone we work with, to the extent of our ability, and within all legal parameters. Call or email us with your specific needs.
We may be able to help coordinate an aerial release. Please call us to talk about review your plans.
We can sometimes accommodate requests for other mountain-view sites in Virginia and North Carolina. Please contact us to discuss your particular questions.
Scatter Garden
We can say a requested prayer or verse, but it is not an actual ceremony. Our ash scattering is meant to take place after the family has held their memorial service. Likewise, we do not hold such services.
While Rest Ashured usually scatters the ashes for loved ones, please call with questions such as this. We really do try to accommodate all requests.
We do open the Rest Ashured property for two Days of Celebration, once in the spring and then in the fall. On these two days we invite family and friends to remember and celebrate their late loved one.
It is only necessary to send the ashes for us to scatter. We will provide all the packaging material necessary for it to be mailed safely to us.
Depending on where you live, you may be interested in our Personal Pick-up option.
Memory Tree
We can say a requested prayer or verse, but it is not an actual ceremony. Our ash scattering is meant to take place after the family has held their memorial service. Likewise, we do not hold such services.
You may choose whether you would like an evergreen of deciduous tree. Depending on the availability in our area, we may be able to offer more specific kinds of each.
We are usually able to plant the tree within a week of receiving the ashes, but during very hot or cold weather, we may wait for a more favorable climate to ensure the trees’ success.
We do open the Rest Ashured property for two Days of Celebration, once in the spring and then in the fall. On these two days we invite family and friends to remember and celebrate their late loved one.
It is only necessary to send the ashes for us to scatter. We will provide all the packaging material necessary for it to be mailed safely to us.
Depending on where you live, you may be interested in our Personal Pick-up option.
Burial at Sea
Yes, as long as you abide by the EPA guidelines under the MPRSA general permit for burial at sea. Rest Ashured has established our ash scattering at sea with these guidelines in mind and you can feel free to focus on your family.
Please refer to THIS PAGE for current prices.
Yes. Rest Ashured offers Witnessed Burial at Sea services for those scattering ashes at any of our available locations.
We provide both witnessed and unwitnessed options in three locations:
– Outer Banks, North Carolina
– Topsail Island, North Carolina
– Virginia Beach, Virginia
According to the EPA, cremation ash must be scattered at least three nautical miles offshore. Also, a report must be filed with the EPA stating the GPS, among other information. All of this is provided by Rest Ashured. You can see more information at www.epa.gov/ocean-dumping/burial-sea
No, unfortunately EPA Regulations state that you cannot release pet remains into the ocean.
*Please note that attended Burial at Sea is only available from April through October, due to potentially harsh winter weather conditions.