It’s not that they feared cemeteries.
It’s just that the ocean always felt more like them.
They were the kind of person who always needed to see the horizon.
Who found peace in the pull of the tide, or stillness in the sound of waves tapping the shore.
Who took their shoes off the second they hit the beach.
Who said things like, “I could live here forever,” and meant it.
So when the time came, a headstone never quite felt right.
The idea of them tucked into a grid, under a manicured lawn?
That wasn’t them. That wasn’t the life they lived—or the love they left behind.
And you're not alone in feeling that way.
More people are choosing natural goodbyes.
Places that feel less like a destination, and more like a return.
Less formal, more personal.
Less concrete, more water.
At Forever Places, we help people honor their loved ones with ash scattering services in Canada’s most beautiful natural places—including the sea.
We find quiet shorelines where the wind speaks softly and the waves can carry their memory far beyond the breakers.
No audience. No pressure. No awkward folding chairs.
Just a simple, powerful moment in nature.
Here's how it works:
You choose the location. It could be a beach they visited every summer. A coastal town they loved. A spot they never quite made it to, but always dreamed of.
After that, we mail you a prepaid, pre-addressed shipping kit that meets all Canada Post regulations for mailing ashes. It includes easy instructions—nothing complicated. Just a quiet moment of care and a safe, simple way to begin their final journey.
When your loved one arrives, we travel to the site you’ve selected.
We bring a biodegradable urn and choose a time when the tide is right.
And then we wade into the water and scatter them gently, with no one watching but the sea.
Afterward, we send you a digital photo of the shoreline, GPS coordinates, and—if you'd like— a small keepsake bottle of ocean water collected at the site.
It’s simple. It’s beautiful.
And it’s a goodbye they would’ve wanted.
Because some people are just ocean people.
You know the type.
They couldn’t sit still inland. They were always planning their next beach day, next ferry ride, next sea-spray morning.
For them, the water wasn’t just a place. It was peace.
It was freedom.
It was the one place they felt like themselves.
And now, even if you can’t make the trip, even if you’re not sure how to organize something like that—we can do it for you.
With care.
With privacy.
With love.
We believe in quiet farewells.
Not everyone wants a crowd.
Not everyone wants a grave.
Some just want to float out with the tide, gently and freely, like they always lived.
That’s what we offer.
No scripts.
No standing on ceremony.
Just a natural resting place, in a spot that meant something.
Let us help you return them to the sea.
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🕊️ A gentle journey begins.
