Ashes can be scattered in many places, and it's important to choose the right location.

Before you scatter ashes, you must get permission from whoever owns or manages the site you have in mind.

Wollongong Memorial Gardens

Our specially designed gardens provide an ideal location to scatter ashes and place a plaque as a lasting tribute to your loved one. You can also rest easy knowing that the site will be well cared for and available to visit for many generations.

See our Create a Memorial pages or call us on (02) 4227 7780 for more information.

Public places

While scattering ashes in public spaces—such as parks, beaches, rivers, bushland, and sporting grounds—is not permitted under Council policy, we can assist you in finding an alternative location.

If you would like to consider options for scattering ashes, please contact our office on (02) 4227 7780 for options available within our Memorial Gardens & Cemeteries.

At home or on private property

You can scatter ashes at home or on private property, but there are a few things you should consider:

• If you're not the property owner, you will need to get permission of the owner first
• You or your family may not always live at that location
• It is possible that your current home or garden could be removed or replaced to make way for a new development in the future.