What do people do with cremated remains (cremains)?
January 31st, 2009
We are often asked what do most people do with the cremated remains of their loved one? There are many options, here are some for your consideration. Cremated remains are often buried on cemetery property just as you would bury a casket. An urn and possibly and urn vault may be chosen as receptacles for the
cremains for the burial. They may be buried in a local cemetery or shipped out of state for burial elsewhere.
Many people in our area choose to scatter cremains in the ocean or other body of water in the area.
We have a selection of biodegradable urns which disolve in water for a dignified way of scattering.
We can also assist in arranging for a boat to accomodate a few or many for a ceremony to accompany the scattering. Another option is burial of the cremains at sea with the Eternal Reef. This is a fairly new program and for more information you may visit their website at Eternal Reefs.com.
Something we have found many people like whether scattering or burying cremains is the use of keepsake urns and jewelry designed to hold a very small amount of cremains. This allows for partial scattering of the main part of the cremains and then keeping a small portion as a keepsake or worn as a necklace or bracelet in memory of their loved one. Samples of these can be found on Andrews website under urns. Other more unusual options are having cremains made into a gemstone for use in jewelry and even sending a small portion of cremains into space. As always we at Andrews are glad to assist in arranging whatever you may choose or helping to create a unique idea for memorializing your loved one.
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I can understand your thoughts, but it is a very common practice to have partial scattering of cremains in several places.
I must admit the bridal bouquet is a bit much but everyone has their own ideas about things. Thanks for commenting.
There is another alternative use of cremains. Mixing cremains with paint and creating a memorial painting produces a uniquely tangible remembrance of a lost loved one which will last for generations. This too uses only a fraction of the cremains and does not interfer with other plans.
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