Living Memorial soil blend has been specifically formulated to reduce the high pH of cremated ashes as well as neutralising the sodium salts. It also contains specific bacteria that break down the ashes to release the beneficial nutrients for use by plants.

Most potting composts and soils have a neutral pH and are not able to alter the pH found in cremated ashes to allow for the release of the nutrients. They will also not neutralise the sodium by themselves and cannot break down the ashes effectively.

Living Memorial do not recommend the scattering of human and pet remains as these can be damaging to the area where they are released.

They can be especially damaging when scattered in large quantities in areas of natural beauty that might be especially popular sites for people to visit. However, with Living Memorial soil blend, it does provide a solution so that should you choose to scatter you can do so safer in the knowledge you are doing less harm.

If you do choose to use Living Memorial soil blend for scattering, you will need to thoroughly mix the cremated remains and the soil and leave to stand for 90-120 days until the harmful sodium and pH levels have been reduced.

We recommend doing a container or in-ground planting when using Living Memorial soil blend.

If scattering the organic mix combined with the cremated ashes around a plant works best for you then protect it by adding a layer of organic material such as straw or topsoil over it. This protects the blended mixture from erosion by wind, precipitation and watering.

If you do choose to use Living Memorial soil blend for scattering, you will need to thoroughly mix the cremated remains and the soil and leave to stand for 90-120 days until the harmful sodium and pH levels have been reduced.

Living Memorial soil blend can be used with any variety of plantings. If your plant normally requires a special compost – such as ericaceous compost for roses and rhododendrons – then you can use this in conjunction with Living Memorial soil blend.

It really is very easy to use our soil – no gardening expertise is needed. We’ll also send you a set of simple instructions that will explain how to use whether you are burying, planting in container or scattering.

There is no difference in Living Memorial soil blend for person or pet use, it’s just the quantity of soil that varies. Living Memorial Person comes in a single size for up to 100kg body weight, whereas there are two sizes for Living Memorial Pet - Small for up to 7kg body weight, and Medium for up to 14kg. For pets over 14kg you can order a Living Memorial Person container or contact us directly for advice.

You can buy directly from this website selecting whether you need for person or pet use. We’ll aim to fulfil your order so it is delivered to you within 7 working days. For wholesale or business use please contact us directly to discuss your requirements.