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AWAKE Canada’s leader in eco-friendly resting places. Giving families a greener goodbye, turning ashes to earth with our patented soil solution and smart design.

To all the moms, missing your mom 🌷There’s no right way to do this day. You can celebrate her. You can grieve her. You c...
05/10/2026

To all the moms, missing your mom 🌷

There’s no right way to do this day. You can celebrate her. You can grieve her. You can let your own family celebrate you, and feel her absence in the same breath. It can all be true at once.

And if you’re carrying today for your own family while quietly carrying her too — we see you.

If she’s been on your mind lately, and you’ve been thinking about a way to keep her close... a plant on the windowsill, a tree in the backyard, a garden corner that feels like hers — there’s no rush. There’s no timeline for this. Only yours.

Whenever you’re ready, we’re here. 💙

05/07/2026

A place to visit. A garden that grows. A memorial that changes with the seasons.

Scattering gardens are one of the most meaningful — and most overlooked — options for families looking for something rooted in nature.

Some cemeteries offer them, and they may be closer than you think.

Check our link in our bio to find a partner near you, or send us a message and we’ll help you figure out what’s available. 🫶 🌿

This video features the scattering garden at the Stayner Union Cemetery in Clearview Township.

Myth: You can scatter ashes anywhere in the garden and plants will thrive.Fact: Cremated remains have extremely high pH,...
05/06/2026

Myth: You can scatter ashes anywhere in the garden and plants will thrive.

Fact: Cremated remains have extremely high pH, sodium, and salt levels that are actually toxic to most plants. Without the right preparation, more than half of plants won’t survive.

It’s not common knowledge, and it’s not your fault if you didn’t know.

Ashes to Earth™ Memorial Planting Kits use a patented soil blend that converts remains into healthy, plant-ready earth. So the living memorial your family imagines actually has the roots to grow.

Want the list of our recommended plants? Send us a DM 🌱

“Where do we purchase a memorial planting kit?”We hear this question often, and the answer is: at your local funeral hom...
04/30/2026

“Where do we purchase a memorial planting kit?”

We hear this question often, and the answer is: at your local funeral home.

Our memorial planting kits are available through funeral homes, who prepare them for planting and walk you through your options — gently, clearly, and at your own pace.

If you’re wondering about memorial planting, scattering, or creating something living with cremated remains, your funeral home can help you.

One family member who chose memorial planting shared:

“It explained everything clearly and helped me make that big decision about what to do with the ashes… with grace and ease.”

If you’d like support exploring what’s possible, your funeral home is there to help — when you’re ready.

💚 Want to find a funeral home in your area that offers Ashes to Earth™ memorial planting? Send us a message and we’ll connect you.

The hardest part isn’t always the funeral.Sometimes it’s the quiet months (or years) after, when you’re holding their as...
04/29/2026

The hardest part isn’t always the funeral.

Sometimes it’s the quiet months (or years) after, when you’re holding their ashes and everyone expects you to move on or “know what to do.”

A lot of families keep ashes at home because the decision feels heavy. Permanent. Emotional. And honestly… confusing.

A family member recently shared their feelings when they found Ashes to Earth™ memorial planting kits after five years:

“I am so grateful for that product that allowed me to move through and move on. It helped me make that big decision about what to do with his ashes. I hope others can make peace with the endings… with grace and ease.”

If you’re still deciding, you’re not doing it wrong. You’re just human.

When you’re ready, your local funeral home can walk you through nature-based memorial options like Ashes to Earth™ planting kits — step by step, in your own time.

Save this for later, or share with someone who might be in this stage too 💚

Three ways families are choosing to remember this spring:🌳 Planting a memorial tree — in the backyard, at the cottage, o...
04/27/2026

Three ways families are choosing to remember this spring:

🌳 Planting a memorial tree — in the backyard, at the cottage, on family land

🌸 Creating a memorial garden — with flowers, herbs, or a quiet space to return to

🌲 Scattering in a meaningful place — Algonquin, a favorite trail, by the water, in the woods

If any of these feel right for you, your local funeral home can walk you through nature-based memorial options like Ashes to Earth™ planting kits — designed to turn cremated remains into healthy soil that supports long-term growth.

💚 Which option speaks to you? Let us know in the comments: tree / garden / scattering

💚 Save this for when you’re ready, or share with someone who might be wondering the same thing.

Sometimes grief feels helpless, like there’s nothing you can do except get through the day.Sometimes healing can be foun...
04/23/2026

Sometimes grief feels helpless, like there’s nothing you can do except get through the day.

Sometimes healing can be found doing something small and hands-on.

One family asked their funeral director if they could help mix the cremation soil for their memorial planting. It made them feel like they were truly part of it — not just watching from the side.

Turning the soil. Taking part. Planting something.

If a hands-on memorial feels right for you, like planting a tree in the backyard, scattering in a meaningful place, or creating a living garden, your local funeral home can walk you through nature-based options that give you an active role.

💚 What do you think? Would this kind of participation feel helpful in grief? Let us know in the comments — or share with someone who might find healing with their hands.

04/22/2026

Earth Day is a good reminder: remembrance can be rooted in something living.

If nature-based memories matter to you, ask your local funeral home about plant-friendly options for ashes.

🌻 What would you plant for them? Let us know in the comments.

💚 Who would you plant it with? Share with someone you’d want by your side.

Not everyone wants an urn.Sometimes grief is complicated enough, without the extra decisions. Sometimes going back to th...
04/20/2026

Not everyone wants an urn.

Sometimes grief is complicated enough, without the extra decisions. Sometimes going back to the earth, in a way that’s simple and dignified, is the most meaningful choice.

Sound relatable?

Our cemetery partner in recently told us many families are choosing nature-based memorial options for both the simplicity and the significance — and when local cemeteries offer these options, families aren’t just left scattering “anywhere” without assistance.

They have a place that remembers. A record. A connection. Someone to support them. Somewhere to return to when they need it.

If your municipality offered this, would you choose it?

💚 Let us know in the comments. Share with someone in your community involved in end-of-life options.

This share, from a trusted funeral home partner, breaks our hearts every time we hear it:“I’ve experienced more than one...
04/16/2026

This share, from a trusted funeral home partner, breaks our hearts every time we hear it:

“I’ve experienced more than one occasion where a family planted a tree with their loved one’s cremated remains… and the tree died.”

A second loss. A second heartbreak. Something no family should ever experience.

If you’re considering planting ashes this spring — with a tree, in your garden, at the cottage, or somewhere else meaningful — how you do that matters more than you might think.

Ashes alone can actually harm plants and soil. Even with the best compost.

The good news: the right foundation changes everything.

Ask your local funeral home about memorial planting options proven for long-term plant health. Our Ashes to Earth™ kits will be on shelves with many Ontario providers this spring. Designed to turn cremated remains into balanced, healthy soil so your living memorial can actually thrive.

💚 Save this for planting season. And share with someone looking for a meaningful memorial that gives back to the earth.

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