Where is it legal to scatter my loved one's ashes in Kentucky? What the law says
If your loved one wished for their ashes to be scattered in Kentucky after their passing, there are a few things to know to ensure everything goes smoothly. The Cremation Association of North America said approximately 50% of people who want to be cremated say they want their ashes scattered, according to a survey they conducted in 2022. Scattering ashes can be beautiful and emotionally heavy. Here are the legalities of the process, so you can figure everything out beforehand and be present in the moment. What Kentucky law says The short answer to the question, “Can I scatter ashes is Kentucky,” is usually yes . Kentucky law says ashes, in addition to being placed in a grave, crypt or niche, can be scattered in a “scattering area,” or on private property with consent of the owner. A scattering area is defined by KRS 367.97524 as “an area which may be designated in a cemetery and located on a dedicated cemetery property where cremated remains which have been removed from their container can e mixed with or placed on top of the soil or ground cover,” according to previous Herald-Leader reporting . Permission must be granted before scattering ashes on
