Exploring The Burial Plot Selection Process

Posted on: 16 June 2015

If your loved one has chosen cremation as their end-of-life choice, you and your family probably want to do something meaningful for their passing. Spreading the ashes is a common ceremony, and there are many places you can do so. Some family members opt to keep the ashes in their home in a special container or spread them in the yard or garden, while others may choose to spread the ashes in a location that means something. But there are many options beyond a nearby location, especially if you're looking for something extremely special.

As Part Of A New Tree Or Plant

Instead of simply spreading ashes in a garden or around a tree, you can use the ashes to help start a new life. You can use a special kit or do it yourself using seeds or saplings and spread the ashes around the roots. Similarly, you can mix the ashes in with the soil of a garden before you plant the seeds. Not only is it returning the ashes to the earth, but they will be a part of new life that comes from it.

Into Space

If you're willing to spend some extra money on the ceremony, you can hire a company to send your loved one's ashes into space, to the moon or even into deep space. This isn't an inexpensive process -- expect to spend a few thousand dollars at least -- but it's a very unique and memorable option, especially if your loved one loved space, science, or even science fiction.

Into The Sky

If your goal is to spread your loved one's ashes as far and wide as possible, you might look into hiring a balloon service or even trying it yourself. For this, the ashes are placed inside helium balloons, which are then released outdoors. Once the balloons get high enough they will pop, and the ashes will be spread as far as the winds can carry them. If you want to ensure the balloons go far, buy something a little more expensive than your standard party balloon; those pop much easier and may not have the effect you want.

Alternatively, some services let you use the ashes in custom fireworks, which can provide a beautiful display.

Into The Sea

Spreading ashes at sea is a popular option, but there are a few different ways to do it.

• Use a special urn that will slowly dissolve in the water rather than just sink. These will carry the ashes farther and help them spread more easily.
• If spreading the ashes by hand, put rose petals among the ashes as you spread them. This helps you keep track of the ashes visually, and makes the event a little more sentimental.
• Hire the services of a company that can submerge the ashes underwater or even make them part of coral reef rebuilding efforts.

Considerations

While there are many ways to turn a love one's passing into a meaningful event, you should first check to make sure if they had any specific wishes written down beforehand. Otherwise, try to involve as many friends and loved ones as you can, because spreading ashes is just as much for those who still remain as it is the one who passed away -- and this is important, because after the ceremony is done, it can't be done again. For more information, contact a business such as Jacqueline M Ryan Home For Funerals.