Tag Archives: Scattering Ashes

Our Weekly Tip: Memorial at Sea

Scatter the ashes of a loved one - or simply hold a beautiful memorial - beside the sea
Posted on October 4, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of The Week: Celebrate the life of a loved one by scattering their ashes out to sea, or simply holding a gathering in honor of their memory by a body of water. The atmosphere offers a calm, serene mood … Continue reading →

Posted in Practical Tips | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

What is Cremation? An Interview with Michael Tom

A crematory operator lets us peek behind the door to answer our questions about the cremation process
Posted on August 16, 2014 by Aurora Wells (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today SevenPonds speaks with Michael Tom at Pacific Interment in Emeryville, California. Pacific Interment is one of the few cremation services in California that offers witnessing. Get the nitty-gritty on cremation from Michael Tom, who oversees cremation at their East Bay crematorium. … Continue reading →

Posted in Professional Advice | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Memorial Idea for Ashes: Flower Heart

Scatter the ashes of your loved one beside a heart shaped floral arrangement
Posted on July 26, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

3 Tips for Your Own Floral Heart Ceremony: It’s not uncommon to scatter or bury cremation ashes under a favorite tree. Instead of tossing a few flower stems, SevenPonds suggests a memorial idea of placing a heart shaped floral arrangement … Continue reading →

Posted in Practical Tips | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

How Did SevenPonds Come to Be?

We revisit our beginning
Posted on February 17, 2013 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

It’s been two years at SevenPonds since we launched our first blog post and it’s hard to believe we have arrived at our second anniversary already! What a wild ride it has been. I cannot begin to express how heartwarming … Continue reading →

Posted in Sharing Suzette | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

How to Scatter Cremation Ashes at Sea — An Interview with Dave Gallegioni

The owner of a popular San Francisco ash scattering at sea service discusses his business
Posted on November 3, 2012 by Antal Polony (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Dave Gallegioni is the Captain of the Dolce Vita 3, and the owner of the San Francisco based, family-owned and operated SF Bay Boat Memorials, which charters out to families and individuals who want to scatter their loved ones ashes … Continue reading →

Posted in Professional Advice | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments


What is Ash Scattering? An Interview with Gary Trovinger

How scattering ashes from the air can make beautiful and lasting memories for a family
Posted on July 7, 2012 by Liz Matsushita (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The popularity of cremation continues to increase in the United States, and as it does, we’re seeing more and more creative and meaningful options for cremation ash disposition. Gary Trovinger is the owner and pilot of SCATTERINGS, a Bay Area-based … Continue reading →

Posted in Professional Advice | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments