What to do with a loved one's ashes

Losing a loved one is a pain that words can’t express and even though time is a great healer we never truly forget their presence in our lives. They may be gone but they will never be forgotten. Somehow each one of us would like to make sure that they live on with us in some way or the other. One way of doing this is by keeping some part of their ashes close to us.

There are various ways in which you keep some portion of these ashes with you. Some of them are as follows:

Urn Jewelry

Urns are decorative and come in different shapes and sizes in the form of jewelry. You can choose from various designs and styles such as pendants, rings, earrings and necklaces. These come with tender, loving messages engraved on them such as “With me always” and “forever in my heart”. The best part is that these jewelry pieces are made out of hypoallergenic materials such as stainless steel and organic pewter so that they stay strong and beautiful forever. This kind of jewelry can also become heirloom as it is fashionable as well as personal.

Burial

One of the most common options across the world in various cultures is burying the loved one’s remains. You have the option of choosing from a burial plot at a cemetery, burying the remains in a dedicated urn garden or it could be as simple as burying the ashes on their own private property. Specially designed burial urns are available for this purpose and there are eco-friendly urns also available for this purpose.

Scattering

Scattering the ashes of a loved one is also a way of returning your loved one to the earth.  Large water bodies, hilltops and gardens are usually the preferred places for doing this but there might be legal restrictions in certain areas. The best thing to do would be to check with your local enforcement agency first. A scattering urn would be ideal to keep your loved one’s remains secure while you travel to that special place where you will scatter the ashes.  The ideal place to scatter the ashes of your loved ones will be a place which reminds you the most about that person. This is a place that will hold many memories of you both and also bring you comfort.

A Memorial that lives again

Let your loved one’s legacy live on long after he has passed away. Witness the sorrow of death and the beauty of new life come together in this option. The ashes of your loved one will be placed in a special biodegradable urn that is planted in the soil below a seedling of your choice.

You can take care of this plant and then watch it grow into a tree. You can take peace and joy in the fact that your loved one has been the source of nourishment for something that one day grows to be so big and mighty while comforting others in its shade.

The death of a loved one might often leave us with perplexing question of what to do with the remains. Take your time, think and figure out the best way to honor the memory of your loved ones.

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