Scattering Tubes for a Meaningful Farewell
A special place. A personal tribute. A lasting connection. Passages® Scattering Tubes help families create a thoughtful farewell in a place that holds meaning, with beautiful designs and a simple way to scatter a loved one’s cremated remains.
What Is a Scattering Tube?
A scattering tube is an urn that Passages brought to the market, designed specifically to simplify the scattering of cremated remains. It provides families with a dignified way to carry their loved one’s ashes to a chosen location and release them during a personal ceremony.
Each tube features a removable lid and a perforated push-in tab that opens before scattering. This straightforward design helps families focus on the moment, the memories, and the people sharing it.
Passages Scattering Tubes contain no metal or plastic components. After scattering, the empty tube can be recycled where accepted, or it will biodegrade naturally when buried in the earth.
Their practical design supports a farewell centered on remembrance while giving families a thoughtful choice for what happens to the container afterward.
Choose a Design That Tells Their Story
Every life holds its own stories, favorite places, and sources of joy. Choosing a scattering tube can be another way to reflect those memories. From peaceful landscapes and ocean scenes to flowers and designs inspired by favorite pastimes, the collection offers families a meaningful starting point for a personal farewell.
A Reflection of Their Life
Honor someone who felt at home among the mountains, beneath the trees, or beside the water with a design that reflects the places they loved.
Passages Scattering Tubes come in 27 designs and 6 sizes. Available sizes vary by design. Smaller tubes offer an option for sharing a portion of the cremated remains among loved ones or scattering in more than one meaningful place.
Create a Meaningful Moment
A scattering ceremony can be quiet and private or bring family and friends together to share stories, music, and memories.
When ready to scatter, using the tube is straightforward:
- Remove the lid.
- Push in the perforated tab to open the scattering opening.
- Gently tilt the tube to release the cremated remains.
Whether the ceremony takes place in one location or across several special places, the experience can become a lasting part of a family’s story.
Click the link below for detailed instructions on how to load cremated remains into the Scattering Tube.
Make Their Tribute Personal
Sometimes, the smallest details hold the most meaning. A name, a favorite saying, or a familiar photograph can make a scattering tube feel deeply connected to the person it honors.
Passages offers engraving on all Scattering Tubes, including names, dates, personal messages, and meaningful quotes. Choose from a selection of fonts and line art to reflect a loved one’s personality, interests, or beliefs.
For an additional personal touch, a cherished photograph can be added to the top of the lid. Whether displayed during a celebration of life or held during the scattering ceremony, these details help tell their story.
Share The Farewell with Scattering Kits
Remembering someone together can take many forms. Some families gather in one special place, while others choose separate locations that reflect their own connection to the person they loved.
Passages Scattering Kits make it easier to share the cremated remains among family and friends, giving several people the opportunity to participate in a meaningful farewell.
Both kits feature a presentation case with a magnetic closure. Engraving is available on the top of the case, adding another thoughtful detail to a shared tribute.
Scattering Kits available in Ascending Dove, Bluebell Forest, Mountain View, Ocean Sunset, Rainbow Pond, and Silver Lining designs.
Scattering Kit
Includes five matching Scattering Tubes, each holding 40 cubic inches, for a combined capacity of 200 cubic inches.
Scattering Kits
Token Scattering Kit
Includes six assorted Scattering Tubes, each holding 10 cubic inches, for a combined capacity of 60 cubic inches.
Why Families Choose a Scattering Tube
Simple to use. A removable lid and push-in tab make preparation for scattering easy and dignified.
A wide selection of designs helps families reflect a loved one's interests and personality. Add engraving and personalization for an extra special touch.
Multiple sizes provide options for families who wish to divide the cremated remains or take part in separate ceremonies.
A Memorial Beyond The Ceremony
Each Passages Scattering Tube includes a GEO-code to create an online memorial on Etern.life® at no additional cost. Families can mark the scattering location, add photographs, share stories, and give loved ones a place to remember together.
The memorial connects the story of a life with the place chosen to honor it, helping family and friends preserve that connection and return to the spot.