What To Do With Cremation Ashes

Death is an inevitable aspect of life. When it happens, arranging a funeral service is necessary to give the bereaved a sense of closure. While burials are the traditional option for disposing a body, new interment options are gaining momentum. One of the popular alternatives to burials is cremation.

Cremation involves burning a body to ashes in a crematory. The ashes are put into a customized container called an urn and handed over to the deceased's family for disposition.

One of the FAQs about cremation is how the disposition of remains happens. In other words, where do the ashes go? Unlike regular burials, which require digging up a grave for body disposition purposes, cremation allows more flexibility in the disposition of ashes.

Here's a look at some popular ways of disposing cremation ashes. 

Keep Them At Home

There's absolutely nothing wrong with keeping cremation remains in the house. It can be a comforting and meaningful way to feel close to the one they lost. That said, storing an urn at home may not bring peace and comfort to others. 

As a result, it works well only if everyone is OK with it.

Store Them In A Columbarium

Sometimes, families decide to keep the urn of ashes but disagree on the choice of the home where they will be stored. In such cases, a columbarium can be a safe and neutral option. A columbarium is a section (typically a room or building) of a cemetery designed for storing urns.

That way, anyone can visit the deceased whenever they like.

Scatter Them In A Cemetery Or Special Place

When families don't feel the need to keep their loved one's remains in an urn, they can have the ashes scattered in a cemetery or a place of significance to the deceased. Many people opt to have their cremated remains scattered on their private land or in public areas like the river, sea, forest conservancies, or beaches.

Bury Them At Home, In A Public Place

People who own their home can have their cremated remains buried on their private land as long as the local council permits it. Some cemeteries, public parks, and forest conservancies serve as burial sites for urns. In most cases, these sites accept biodegradable urns only.

For loved ones, making plans for the final resting place of cremated remains can be an emotionally and mentally draining experience. The professionals at a local crematory can make the necessary arrangements on your behalf, allowing you the chance to grieve properly. Keep these tips in mind when looking for crematories near you.