A Legendary Farewell on ol' Rocky Top

Eternal Alaska is honored to offer a one-of-a-kind Ash Scattering Memorial on Rocky Top, the iconic peak celebrated in the beloved University of Tennessee anthem, “Rocky Top.” Nestled deep within the Great Smoky Mountains, this summit is known for its rugged terrain, sweeping vistas, and powerful sense of Appalachian pride.

This service is ideal for loved ones who cherished Tennessee, the Volunteers, mountain hiking, or the spirit of the Smokies. The journey to the top is physically demanding—steep, rocky, and rewarding—but that’s part of what makes this memorial so meaningful.

Our licensed Ash Administrator will make the challenging trek to the summit and carefully scatter your loved one’s ashes into the clean mountain air. And in a special tribute, we will softly play “Rocky Top” during the release, allowing the ashes to drift across the ridgeline as the song echoes through the mountains they loved.

What’s Included? - Scattering Moment Video: A short, tastefully filmed clip showing the ashes being released into the desert breeze. - High-Resolution Digital Downloads: 2–3 professionally captured photographs of the scattering site, delivered as print-ready digital files suitable for framing at any size. - Ash Scattering Certificate: Includes the exact date, time, and GPS coordinates of the memorial. - Real-Time Tracking: Apple AirTag + Google Tracking, so you’ll know exactly when the ceremony is taking place.

Rocky Top is more than a mountain—it’s a symbol of freedom, joy, and Tennessee heritage. Standing at the summit, surrounded by endless blue ridges, the wind carries everything upward. The ashes drift into the Smoky Mountain air, becoming part of the hills, forests, and stories that have stood here for generations.

It’s a farewell filled with heart, history, and unmistakable Volunteer spirit.

Why Choose Eternal Alaska

Since 2021, families from all 50 states have trusted Eternal Alaska to create meaningful ash scattering memorials in remarkable places. Whether on a glacier, a mountaintop, a quiet forest, or a legendary roadside landmark, our mission remains the same: to turn cremation into ceremony, grief into gratitude, and ashes into everlasting stories.

Final Wishes. Granted.

(Message us and ask about adding on the 24" x 20" matted and framed print, a memorial video, or even live-streaming. The ashes will be mailed to our office in Alabama or we can make arrangements to meet with the family and receive the ashes.)