Yesterday, we covered various ash scattering techniques. As the cremation rate climbs, people are looking for creative and memorable ways to carry out the wishes of their loved one regarding their remains. Although many take home their loved ones ashes in a crematory urn , it is estimated that 21.7% plan on scattering the remains at some point, up from 17.8% in 1997. For this reason, planning a ceremony for the scattering of ashes is an important aspect of consideration. Since many funeral … [Read more...] about Cherish the Memory
Archives for July 2007
Ceremony for Scattering Ashes
Today we'll look at memorial ceremonies for scattering ashes. The best advice on most of these methods is KEEP IT LOW and check the wind, unless you want a face full... More information and resources on cremation memorials for spreading ashes can be found on our site. Scattering Methods * Casting: is the act of simply tossing the ashes to the wind. Usually done by one individual while others look on. Care and consideration of others should be used when casting. Check the direction of … [Read more...] about Ceremony for Scattering Ashes
New Garden Memorials
Some will find this idea "out there", but we're rolling it out anyway to test the waters. With the cremation rates rising, we get a lot of requests for garden memorial ideas. We are partnering with Grotto to bring cremation memorials to families that desire a unique lasting tribute. Grotto provides a way to memorialize loved ones by blending some or all of their ashes with a mixture of white cement, river stone and light sand, making stone statues, planters or other items for the home and … [Read more...] about New Garden Memorials
Like the Son He Never Had
Florida passed a piece of legislation that allows humans to be buried with their pets. Previously, funeral homes were prohibited from handling animal remains and ashes of humans and animals could not be co-mingled. At the Best Friends Animal Hospital at Gateway, office manager, Rainy Hoy, said about half of their clients take home their pet's ashes. "They just want to keep them. They're like family to them," Hoy said. Fort Myers resident Joe Castrogiovanni wouldn't consider euthanizing his … [Read more...] about Like the Son He Never Had