What Will You Do with the Ashes After Your Loved One’s Cremation?

You’ll have a lot of options as to what to do with your deceased loved one’s cremated remains after the cremation service in Quincy, FL. It’s actually one of the reasons why families arrange cremations for their deceased loved ones. Here’s a look at some options for the ashes.

Bury the Urn

One option is to bury the cremation urn. It can be buried on private property – such as in a flower garden that the deceased had loved to take care of. Another burial option is in a burial plot or an urn garden. So there are, as you can see, options if you wish to bury the urn.

Columbarium Niche

Another option is to place the urn in a columbarium niche. A columbarium is a structure that consists of niches, which are sort of like shelves or cubby holes, where urns are placed. Usually located on the grounds of a cemetery, a columbarium is the sort of place you and your other family members can visit from time to time to view the urn of a deceased loved one.

Scatter

You can also scatter the cremated remains of a family member. The ashes can be scattered on the water, on the earth, and in the air. In fact, you can do two or all three of the scattering options if you and yours so desire. Some families hold a memorial or celebration of life service and then conclude the event by scattering the ashes. It can be a fitting way to give your deceased relative an honorable final send-off.

Memorial Jewelry

Many families opt to get memorial jewelry to memorialize their deceased loved ones. You can ask the funeral home you work with about your options. One option is to get the sort of memorial jewelry or cremation jewelry that contains an internal compartment where some of the cremation ashes can be inserted. This sort of jewelry is really like a small urn that is constructed to look like a piece of jewelry. So if you like jewelry, memorial jewelry can be a welcome addition to your collection. In fact, it will pack extra meaning and will become a keepsake that you cherish.

Keep the Urn at Home

Another option to consider is keeping the cremation urn in your home and displaying it a special place of honor. This might be in the family room, on a bookshelf, or somewhere else in your home.

When you need to arrange a cremation service in Quincy, FL, get in touch to speak with one of our licensed industry professionals. We’re a small, family owned funeral home dedicated to helping people make body disposition arrangements. We will explain the process, answer your questions, and help you make plans. With almost two decades of experience, we have a track record of success. For the help you need, give us a call or pay us a visit. We’re here to help in any way we can. Let us help you plan a fitting final send-off for your loved one.