Greener Goodbyes

Eco-friendly resting places that leave the earth better.

  • “My mother’s flower is blooming wonderfully, so healthy. It’s incredible to give it love and attention everyday and has helped so much with the healing process."

    Laura Meatte — Guelph, ON

  • “WOW I truly didn't know what to expect. So much care and thought, not to mention love for a great resting place. This is what love smells like!"

    Frances Stern — Thornhill, ON

  • "After 5+ years on my dresser, my Beloved’s ashes now are supporting this beautiful Japanese Maple with leaves in all the colours he loved."

    Kay Henry — Sidney, BC

  • “Your exceptional skills for Sheldon’s Celebration Of Life produced a 10 out of 10. I have only received positive feedback... We are very grateful and applaud your presentation and delivery.”

    Sheldon’s Family — BC + ON

  • "So very grateful for this, it’s the most beautiful gift you can give someone.”

    Laura Meatte — Guelph, ON

  • “This was a very peaceful and spiritual process for us. We miss her every day, but Let Your Love Grow helped us to commemorate her—to help nurture not hinder the plants, trees and soil."

    Corinne Radake — Burlington, ON

  • "Thank you... It was very emotional, in a good way, to open the box and experience the respectfulness and compassion!"

    Kay Henry — Sidney, BC

From ashes to earth.

Memorial trees, scattering gardens, and sustainable cemeteries.

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Living Cemeteries

Cemeteries across Canada are including more sustainable options for burial and cremation. We’re partnering with select sites to give ashes and aquamated remains a green resting place. Ask us about eco-friendly scattering gardens or sites in your area.

Our team is also hard at work planning our own Living Cemetery just 60-minutes north of Greater Toronto in Simcoe County, Ontario. Our full vision includes protected green space, dedicated Family Trees, wildflower scattering areas, and native planting gardens, with spaces to relax, celebrate, and remember.

Reach out to learn more. Sign up below for updates and pre-sale opportunities.

Planting Kits

For a private memorial planting or scattering. This at-home kit includes our patented soil blend—sustainably turning ashes to earth wherever they are laid to rest. Perfect for memorial gardens, potted plants, or special places in nature.

Browse our Planting Kits, or watch our YouTube video.

Where can I scatter ashes in Canada?

Scattering and spreading ashes is legal across Canada on any private property (with permission), as well as protected parks, and crown land.

Have a question about scattering sustainably? Reach out, we’re happy to chat.

Celebrations of Life

For the celebration of a lifetime. Plan a one-of-a-kind memorial service, scattering ceremony, or send-offs that combines storytelling, nature, and the science of healing. Our inclusive in-house Celebrants create a comfortable and supportive space to honour your loved one.

WHEN SHOULD A CELEBRATION OF LIFE BE HELD? Today’s Celebrations of Life can happen any time after a death (and sometimes even before). Many families hold a Celebration of Life instead of a funeral in the week after their person has passed. It’s also common to wait some months (or ever years), until the estate is sorted and you feel ready.

Questions about planning a Celebration of Life? Email us for support and next steps.

Get in touch.

Ask us about your options for a greener goodbye. We can connect you with cemetery partners, share guidance on scattering, or help you plan the perfect memorial.

Planting Kits and virtual support are available Canada-wide. Celebrations of Life are available in-person across Ontario.

Have a group who’d like to know more about green burial options? Email us about booking a presentation or workshop.

info@awakecanada.com

Featured Blog Posts

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Press: Global News features AWAKE on green burial in Canada
Press: Global News features AWAKE on green burial in Canada
6 Places to Scatter Ashes
6 Places to Scatter Ashes
Q: What are Scattering Gardens?
Q: What are Scattering Gardens?
AWAKE is now available at Nova Scotia’s newest natural burial site
AWAKE is now available at Nova Scotia’s newest natural burial site
Grief, Online. To post or not to post, when someone dies.
Grief, Online. To post or not to post, when someone dies.
Looking at Ashes
Looking at Ashes

PS. What about composting?

Talk of human composting has hit the news stands widely, with laws passing in many US states this past year. Known as “natural organic reduction” or “terramation”, human composting speeds up the process of turning our bodies to organic matter after death.

This practice is not currently permitted in Canada. Our team is partnering on new developments in the UK and US, and will be ready to launch when Canadian legislation opens.