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Keeping it on the Down Low: Ceremony for Spreading Ashes

September 23, 2009 urngarden.com

scattering ashes from the eiffel tower

Some families like to scatter ashes from way up high, this lady is releasing a keepsake amount of cremated ashes from the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Or this undisclosed location:

scattering ashes ceremony

We prefer to keep it on the down low, whether spreading ashes on the ground or over the water:

spreading ashes ceremony

U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Gabriel Hernandez
U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Gabriel Hernandez

If you plan to spread the ashes on the ground, a shallow trench or groove can be dug in the soil or sand where the ashes can be placed. This process can be personalized by drawing out the person’s name or a heart shaped trench. Add candles or luminaries around the trench to create a spiritual ambiance and can be later used as a keepsake for those that attend.  Wildflower seeds and  tree plantings are another way to personalize the event. At the end of the ceremony, participants can either rake over the remains in the trench, or have the water from the ocean sweep the remains out to sea while family and friends join hands and remember the individual’s life.

urns for scattering ashes

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Dust in the Wind: Scattering Ashes Ceremony

September 22, 2009 urngarden.com

The most common method of scattering ashes is known as “casting” , which is basically tossing the ashes into the wind.  Let’s talk about the WIND.  Consider wind direction and try to cast down to prevent “blow-back”.  The dense nature of human ashes combined with a fine powder forms a whitish-gray cloud when it becomes airborne.

Some families want to release the ashes all at once, and others want to spread the ashes as a group, each member taking a turn scattering the remains.

This family opted to split the ashes in individual envelopes, some DIY-ers use paper cups.   Your family funeral director can make this process much easier if you need assistance or have questions regarding this process.

Scattering tubes and biodegradable scattering urns are also available.

urns for scattering ashes

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Golf Urns

July 8, 2009 urngarden.com

vintage golf postcard

We’ve talked with several families that are planning an ash scattering ceremony that centers around a golf theme. Some plan to spread a portion of the ashes on the golf course or have a memorial service at the club house.

For easy scattering, our golf course scattering tube simplifies the process and the urn is completely biodegradable and safe for in-cabin air travel.

scattering tubeSometimes they want to divide a small portion of ash between family members and need a small keepsake, but for families that need a cremation urn to hold all of the ashes of an adult and want a golf-theme, this is a good choice, hand painted on a beautiful blue sky background this golfer practicing the perfect swing is a nice way to honor someone who loves the walk.

golf cremation urn for ashes

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golf urn for ashes

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Memorial Service Ideas

December 8, 2008 urngarden.com

scattering ashes at sea

In an age of “in lieu of flowers” we shouldn’t forget the power of flowers for a grieving family. Especially this time of year, the sensory impact of live flowers can actually add a healing element to the memorial service. With cremation and the trend of simplicity in funeral services the floral aspect is often overlooked.

urn wreath

Wreaths are an excellent choice for a ceremony where the urn will be present or families that plan to spread the ashes.

funeral wreath

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Bon Voyage: Memorial Service at Sea

March 22, 2008 urngarden.com

One of our families is planning a memorial service to be held on a cruise. The widower cleared it with the cruise line and explained that they’d like to scatter the ashes at sea. No problem, the urn just needs to be biodegradable.

The Journey biodegradable urn will work perfectly for a sea burial.

sea burial urns

Thank you Princess Cruise Line for the referral.

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