The Scattering Garden at Courtenay Civic Cemetery is a natural, respectful space for placing cremated remains. Whether placed in the garden, a niche or the ground, all remains are treated with the same dignity as traditional casket burials. A permanent record is kept in the cemetery database.
Note: Cremated remains placed in the Scattering Garden cannot be recovered.
Memorial options
Memorial books
The garden includes two granite memorial books where families can place a bronze plaque in memory of a loved one.
- A memorial book can hold one 3 x 4 inch bronze plaque.
- A plaque can be added even if the person is memorialized somewhere else.
Memorial boulders
Natural memorial boulders are environmentally friendly stones.
- Boulders can hold up to two 4 x 6 inch bronze plaques.
The City supplies and installs all plaques. Contact us for details and pricing.
Availability maps
The following maps show availability for memorial books and boulders. They are updated as availability changes.
Each map includes numbered spaces. Those marked in green are available for reservation. Please refer to these numbers when making arrangements. Cemetery staff will confirm availability with you.
- View the memorial book availability map – updated August 22, 2025
- View the memorial boulder availability map – updated August 22, 2025
Note: These maps are in PDF format and may not be accessible to screen readers. If you need help reviewing availability or would like the information in a different format, please contact us.
Scattering options
Scattering may be performed by the family or by the City, as long as all permissions are in place and fees are paid.
View photos of the Scattering Garden [PDF/1.8MB]
