Aquaterra

Celebrating Life

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A Choice for Life

Memorial Options for Every Family

At Aquaterra, we believe saying goodbye should be a peaceful, caring experience, not overwhelming or impersonal. That’s why we offer a selection of flexible memorial service packages to fit your family’s needs and timeline. Every detail is handled with compassion, clarity, and sincere care. Whether you're planning a simple farewell or a fully personalized celebration of life, or if you're looking for a modern take on a funeral service, our passionate team is available to guide you every step of the way.

Farewell Packages

Service Options

All of our memorial packages can be customized to include a family viewing or personal farewell before cremation. We also offer custom keepsakes, tribute slideshows, and additional support from our on-staff death doula.

Hallmark Package

Simple & Flexible
Starting at $3,750

A dignified farewell without a formal service. Perfect for families and loved ones seeking a simple, compassionate funeral service.

    • Gentle water cremation (flameless)

    • Transportation included for Northern California

    • Bamboo eco urn + all required permits

    • Professional documentation + filing

    • Complimentary online obituary

Reflection Gathering

Personal & Meaningful
Starting at $4,750

A space for quiet remembrance with close family and friends (up to 20 guests). Includes gentle support so you can focus on what matters most.

    • Private 2-hour gathering in our tranquil space

    • Optional viewing before cremation

    • Memorial coordination (music, photos, etc.)

    • Light refreshments + floral setup

    • Gentle water cremation

    • Transportation included for Northern California

    • Bamboo eco urn + all required permits

    • Online obituary + professional guidance

Legacy Celebration

Comprehensive & Custom
Starting at $6,250

A fully personalized memorial experience for larger gatherings. Includes planning and support from our passionate team every step of the way.

    • Private 4-hour memorial in our serene venue

    • Charcuterie + refreshments for up to 40 guests

    • Full memorial coordination + tribute elements

    • Custom floral arrangements + catering setup

    • Memory book or tribute cards

    • Optional family viewing before cremation

    • Gentle water cremation

    • Transportation included for Northern California

    • Bamboo eco urn + all required permits

    • Priority scheduling + full professional support

    Planning for more than 40 guests? Additional catering available

Not sure where to begin? We’ll guide you through each decision.

Special rates available for Shasta County residents within 30 miles of Redding, call for details.

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Naomi Bjorgan

Midwife, Death Doula
& Funeral Director

Naomi funeral director in Redding, CA offering cremation options in Northern California

We Offer Death Doula Support

We’re honored to offer death doula services for families seeking guidance and comfort during life’s most sacred transitions. Naomi, our midwife, funeral director and certified end-of-life doula, has over a decade of experience supporting families with warmth, compassion, and wisdom. Formerly a licensed midwife, she brings that same gentle care to help individuals make end-of-life choices that honor both the earth and a life well-lived.

Ways to Remember

Honoring a Life in Meaningful Ways

At Aquaterra, we believe remembrance should reflect the life your loved one lived in all its beauty, impact, and individuality. Whether quiet and simple or deeply personalized, we offer thoughtful ways to help you honor their memory.

  • Every life has its own rythm, moments marked by the songs that played in the background. At Aquaterra, we invite families to share music that was special to their loved one. Those songs become the quiet companion to their final journey, playing during the cremation in a space that feels unmistakably theirs. It’s a simple, soulful way we make sure every farewell reflects the life it honors.

  • Some families find peace in a quiet farewell before cremation. We can help arrange a peaceful, private time for your family to honor and say goodbye, in whatever way feels right for you.

  • Share your loved one’s story in a simple, heartfelt way. Our team will help create a complimentary online tribute that can be easily shared with family and friends. Whether you choose to post a few cherished memories or a fuller life story, this space becomes a way to celebrate and invite others to remember with you.

Unique Memorials

Remembering Well

We’re here to help you find the remembrance that feels most meaningful — now or in the future.

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Locally Curated Urns

Choose from a thoughtful selection of urns crafted by local artisans — each one completely unique.

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Cremation Jewelry

Carry your loved one close in a discreet, beautiful piece holding a small portion of remains.

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Scattering Pillow

Honor a farewell in water or nature with a biodegradable scattering journey pillow.

Living urn for remains offered by Aquaterra in Northern California environmentally safe cremation

Memorial Tree Kit

Grow a living tribute by planting remains with a memorial tree kit, creating life from loss.

Here to Help

Paperwork & Permissions

We know paperwork can feel overwhelming, which is why we make it simple and stress-free. Once your loved one is in our care, you’ll receive all required forms directly to your email, ready to complete securely online through DocuSign at your own pace — with the option to start, pause, and return whenever you need. And if you’d prefer to handle paperwork in person, we’re happy to accommodate your needs.

You’ll complete the following forms:

  • Vital Statistics

  • Cremation Authorization

  • Declaration for Disposition of Remains

  • Authorization to Decline Embalming

  • Disclosure of Pre-Need (if applicable)

  • Release of Recycled Metals

Once everything is submitted, we’ll take care of the rest, coordinating with local officials to secure all necessary cremation permits and authorizations.