Who Can Scatter the Ashes?

If the loved one had specified the individual to scatter their ashes or plan was made ahead of time, the deceased’s wishes have to be honored. Else, it’s the next of kin’s responsibility to make sure the departed soul is laid to rest.  

Have the decision run by immediate family members and make sure they are on board.  

Here are some unique ideas for scattering the cremation ashes:   

The most popular option for scattering the remains is casting them in the air. It often entails releasing them from a mountaintop or other high point so that the wind can scatter them.  

An individual has many options to give a unique send-off to the departed soul. For instance, you can strap your loved one’s remains to fireworks and let them go off in the sky or scatter them in a sacred place. You can also drop the ashes from a plane, as federal aviation regulations don’t bar this. However, many states require you to remove the ashes from their container before scattering them by air.  

Another meaningful option to honor your loved ones is by burying them in the ocean – especially if the deceased loved to spent time at beaches or go fishing. Also known as “burial at sea”, this process has gained widespread among Americans lately.  

Water ceremonies include carrying the urn away on a boat and tipping the remains into a lake, river, or sea. If you want to lower the remains with the urn, make sure it is biodegradable.  

What can be more exciting and memorable than traveling with the remains of the departed soul to places they always want to go. It is a great way to honor their last wishes and reflect how much your care for them.  

You can also bury them at a specified place in their favorite city or country.  

This is a unique way to always keep your loved ones close by. You can easily have the ashes converted to gems and have them set within the jewelry you love to wear, be it a necklace, bracelet, or ring. 

All you need is a small portion of the deceased’s remains to turn them into a memorable keepsake.  

If the departed soul was a fan of exploring nature and traveling to scenic places, then why not bury them in a natural landscape – and preserve their memory forever. What place you choose to lay your loved one to rest depends on your preferences, it can be a beach, mountaintop, garden, or any natural wilderness. You can do this anytime after cremation services Hellertown, PA.