Sample Landowner Permission Letter for Scattering Ashes with Guidance

The information below should be included on your landowner permission letter. There is also a template on the next page you can use. Edit as needed. Be sure to include:

1. Name and/or organization that owns the land
2. Name of the applicant
3. Address of the land or site
4. Landowner contact information
5. Date of permission
6. Any restrictions
7. Any further visitation requirements
   

[Date]

[Your name]

[Your address]

Dear [Your first name],

This letter confirms that I am the property owner of [Address] where you would like to scatter the cremated remains (ashes) of your loved one [specify name]. I grant you and members of your immediate family permission to use my property for this purpose.

Further to that permission you are permitted to scatter the ashes at [describe the specific location(s) - optional] with the following restrictions [define restrictions or  “without restrictions”].

[Optional] 
Your family is also permitted to access the land and visit the scattering location chosen in future with the following provisions [specify how to gain permission, or any restrictions].

Thank you,

[Landowner Name]

Phone:

Email: