Ever since Gabrielle Union revealed that her late father’s ashes were scattered in South Africa, social media has been divided.. Some people think it’s a beautiful way to honour someone’s final wishes… while others are asking: Wait, are you even allowed to scatter ashes anywhere you want?

Can you scatter ashes at the beach? In a park? At a stadium? In your favourite holiday spot? Or are there actual rules and permissions involved?

According to the Department of Health's: “Requirements and Process for the Issuance of Permits to Import and Export Human Remains”

We had a similar discussion in 2023 when a lady sent us a voice note asking if she can scatter her husbands ashes in a plant at Spur as he loved eating there… At the time we spoke to General Manager of Funeral Service at AVBOB - Pieter van Der Westhuizen to find out where you are legally allowed to scatter ashes…

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