Scattering of Ashes in NV Cremated Human Remains
Excerpt from and in accordance with:
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Nevada
Superintendent’s Compendium Of Designations, Closures, Permit Requirements and Other Restrictions Imposed Under Discretionary Authority
para: 36 Cfr §2.62 (b) - Memorialization…the summary of park specific rules implemented under the discretionary authority of the park Superintendent. It serves as public notice with an opportunity for public comments, identifies areas closed for public use, provides a list of activities requiring either a special use permit or reservation, and elaborates on those public use and resource protection regulations that pertain to the specific administration of the park.
601 Nevada Highway, Boulder City, Nevada 89005
Phone: 702-293-8921
Fax: 702-293-8936
- A permit is required for the scattering of ashes from cremated human remains in Death Valley National Park, and/or according to the following terms and conditions:
- The remains to be scattered must have been cremated and pulverized.
- The scattering of remains by persons on the ground is to be performed at least 100 yards from any trail, road, developed facility, or body of water.
- The scattering of remains from the air is to be performed at a minimum altitude of 2000 feetabove the ground.
- No scattering of remains from the air is to be performed over developed areas, facilities, or bodies of water.
- Except for authorization to disperse human remains by scattering, nothing in the permit shall be construed as authorizing an entry or activity otherwise prohibited or restricted by law or regulation.
