Aspiring Ashes — This Is the Future of Remembrance
Directions for Using Cremation Ash Soil Mix
Creating Living Memorial Soil Blends from Cremation Ashes
This page explains how to prepare cremation ashes for planting, trenching, or scattering using Aspiring Ashes Soil Cremation Mixture, helping create balanced living memorial soil suitable for environmental use.
Planting vs Trenching vs Scattering
Planting with Ashes
Trenching or Burying Ashes
Trenching or Burying Ashes
For Cremation Trees and Shrubs
Your Living Memorial Soil Blend (LMSB) can be mixed with approximately 2 gallons of organic soil builder and placed at the base of the planting hole to support healthy root establishment.
For Potted Plants
Either:
- Blend your LMSB with 2 gallons of plant-specific soil, or
- Place the LMSB lower in the pot, then top off with plant-specific soil to protect young roots while allowing gradual integration.
TEASE and PLANT
Before planting, gently tease the roots to encourage lateral growth rather than circling.
Once placed, follow proper planting practices for your growing zone to ensure long-term stability and health.
Trenching or Burying Ashes
Trenching or Burying Ashes
Trenching or Burying Ashes
Prefer Not to Plant?
You may create a memorial cavity (also called a trench) and gently disperse your Living Memorial Soil Blend (LMSB) into the space.
Backfill with native soil and water thoroughly to encourage natural soil contact.
Because the LMSB has already begun buffering high pH and sodium levels, ashes can be placed near existing landscapes with significantly reduced risk to surrounding roots.
This method allows memorialization without disturbing established trees, shrubs, or garden beds.
Scattering Ashes
Trenching or Burying Ashes
Scattering Ashes
Patience Is Key
Scattering requires advance preparation.
Allow approximately 90–120 days for sustained soil contact so elevated sodium levels and high alkalinity can be sufficiently buffered.
Once prepared, ashes may be scattered as a top dressing in a memorial garden or meaningful natural space.
Optional Preparation Tip: Reduce Waiting Time
A small weekly habit can shorten preparation time.
Using a large container with a secure lid, gently shake the Living Memorial Soil Blend once per week. Briefly expose the blend to air, then reseal.
This routine encourages consistent contact between ashes and biologically active soil and may reduce the preparation period to around 90 days.