What are Your Options for Cremation Ashes?
Are you pondering what to do with the ashes of a loved one after they’re cremated? If you’re planning cremation services with a Mooreland, IN funeral home, you will need to consider such a question. The good news is that there are many options, and you can always ask the funeral director for recommendations so that you can make an informed decision.
What follows is a look at some of the things you can do with the ashes post-cremation. This is just a handful or recommendations, however, so you can ask the funeral director you work with for more suggestions.
Scatter
One popular option is to scatter the ashes. You can scatter ashes on the ground, on the water, or even in the air. Scattering the ashes on the earth can be as simple as scattering some in a flower garden that the deceased had enjoyed tending to. Scattering on the water will require you to launch out from shore to be able to scatter the ashes overboard. And scattering in the air will require you to throw ashes into the air. But you don’t want to do so when the wind is blowing back towards you, and you don’t want to have the ashes blow forward onto anyone either. It’s best to scatter at waist level or lower down in order to cut down on any blow back.
Keep in Urn
Another idea is to keep the ashes in a cremation urn. This is a popular option for a lot of families. You can take the ashes home with you in an urn and then place the urn in a special place of honor. In this is the route you wish to take, you might want to get an extra special urn. After all, if you’re going to have it on display, you might as well get a really nice urn. The funeral director will be able to help you get an appropriate urn to meet your needs.
Cremation Jewelry
Have you considered cremation jewelry? You can get jewelry that has a compartment where cremation ashes can be placed. By so doing, you can symbolically keep your deceased loved one with you always — wherever you go. So consider what your favorite types of jewelry are and then talk to the funeral director you plan with about your options.
Plant a Tree
You can ask the funeral director your deal with for options if you’d like a special urn that includes ashes and a tree seed or seedling. This can be a powerful way to remember your deceased loved one. As the tree grows over the years and decades, you will have a living memorial that keeps your deceased relative’s memory alive.
Do you need to plan a cremation with a funeral home? We’re a professional funeral home that specializes in helping families and individuals in Mooreland, IN with cremation services and funeral services planning. Our goal is to help people who need help planning final services for others or preplanning body dispositions for themselves. We offer funeral services, cremation services, veteran’s services, and permanent memorialization options. When you need our help, give us a call or pay us a visit.
