Scattering ashes

You may scatter the ashes of a deceased person. This is permitted on the beach in accordance with the guidelines in the General Local Ordinance or in a scattering area at cemeteries. If you wish to scatter the ashes elsewhere, you will need permission from the landowner.

Here's how it works

After a cremation, the ashes of the deceased are collected in an ash container. This ash container remains in the general niche of the crematorium for one month. During this month, you decide what you want to do with the ashes.

You may use the ashes, for example:

  • scatter on the beach in accordance with the guidelines of the General Local Ordinance
  • Scatter ashes in a scattering area at the cemeteries upon approval of the request
  • store at home
  • interment in a designated area of a crematorium or cemetery
  • buried in a grave
  • take abroad (export)

Make an appointment

To scatter ashes at the cemetery, please request the application form by email at begraafplaats@voorneaanzee.nl

Need help arranging or apply something from the digital government? Then contact the Digital Government Information Point.

Costs

For questions about costs of scattering ashes, email nl or call 14 0181.