Good news, you are allowed to scatter ashes on Crown land in the Ontario area that is unoccupied – including those covered by water. Even better you don’t need a permit. Crown land includes provincial parks and conservation reserves, and the Great Lakes.
The Authorities ask that you carry out any ceremony an environmentally sensitive way and that if accompanying leaves or flowers that are necessary for religious rites, then these be kept to the minimum.
Individuals wishing to scatter cremated ashes on private land, or private land covered by water, must obtain the owner’s consent.
We want to put some of our dad’s ashes at a municipal Ontario park. Is this allowed?
What does it mean when it says you can spread ashes on Crown land in the Ontario area “that is unoccupied”. What does “that is unoccupied” mean?
So I would say that would mean building in the vicinity – this is how would interrupt it. They use these terms so that people have consideration for others and ‘common sense’ but can mean it comes across as vague.
Is it legal to scatter the ashes over the river Canadian side?
I think so but if any one over there in Canada could confirm if this is true – it would be appreciated.
Regards
Richard
Is it legal to throw cremations in the garbage?
Hi Patti
Possibly, I know people have put them down the drain before now.
Regards
Richard
Where in Ontario, close to London, can I spread ashes of my Dearest Husband.
I will be traveling from the USA to Lake Rideau to spread ashes. Can you tell me it is permitted at Rideau lakes, specifically, to spread ashes?
Hi there – I am afraid I don’t know, sorry. We are based in the UK.
Best wishes for your search
Richard
Why is this site in UK and dealing with Canadian waters. You need to work on this site your links don’t work. Are you in busy?
That is a very good question Rose, I write about anywhere and everywhere that is interesting – just sharing knowledge. I did this post about eight or nine years ago. I have no idea why Google priorities me over a more local sites. Hopefully our Canadian cousins don’t find this offensive…!
I will look at the links and point them in the right direction.
Regards
Richard
Is it OK to Scatter someones Ashes off a Pier like for example the Oakville Pier???
Yes but if the pier is private, you would need to ask the owners.
I don’t think the Oakville or Bronte pier is private cause people are aloud to walk out on it.
Private piers often allow public access.
Can you scatter someones ashes off a Pier Like for example the Oakville Pier??
Yes but if the pier is private, you would need to ask the owners.
Is it ok for someone to dump human ashes on your property? Without your knowledge?
Hi Jackie
No it is not okay. They need your permission.
Regards
Richard
Is a Toronto park considered crown land for the scattering of ashes? Specifically, along the Humber River, Magwood Park?
Hi Christine
I am afraid I don’t know that level of detail – we are based in the UK.
Kind regards
Richard
Toronto Park, Green space or Waterfront is prohibited and you would NOT be allowed to scatter human ashes! Check the Burial and Cremation Services Act for the Province of Ontario. The Act Subsection 4 (3). I have seen remains scattered in Provincial Parks in Ontario.
https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.thestar.com/amp/news/gta/2021/05/23/we-live-in-a-very-diverse-city-as-cremations-increase-toronto-eyes-a-designated-site-for-the-scattering-of-ashes.html
This is fairly recent, June 2021
I want to be cremated and put in a nice vase and given to my daughter to have in her home. Is this allowed
Hi Cheryl, yes it is.
Is it possible to keep a loved ones ashes at home?
Dear Lois
If you are referring Ontario, then yes I believe so I have not read anything that prevents this.
Kind regards
Richard