I’m a skydiver who scattered a loved one’s ashes during freefall. It was emotional, surreal, and stuck with me.

I’ve been skydiving for years, but recently I helped a friend fulfill someone’s final wish by scattering their ashes during freefall. It wasn’t a business thing — I didn’t charge, and I’ve only done it once — but the experience stuck with me in a way no normal jump ever has.

At 13,000 feet I opened the container and released the ashes. They caught the wind and formed this glowing cloud that slowly drifted away as I fell. It was strange and peaceful and overwhelming all at once. I could actually feel the weight of what I was doing.

The person whose ashes I scattered wasn’t a stranger to skydiving. They loved it. This was how they wanted to go out, and being part of that meant a lot. Their family stayed on the ground and watched. There wasn’t any ceremony, just a quiet moment while they looked up.

I’ve been thinking about offering this as a service. Not to get rich — I just think more people should have the option. Most don’t even know this is possible. It’s legal, with permission, and for some people it feels more honest than a traditional funeral.

Curious what others here think. Has anyone seen or done anything similar? Would love to hear your thoughts.