When you go for cremation, you should pick the cheapest cremation service available, since eventually, you’ll turn into ashes and choosing the expensive service will just be a waste of money. There would probably be a lot of crematorium in your location so that won’t be a problem.

One of the questions asked will be, what to do with the ashes after the cremation ceremony? There are a lot of options on what to do with the ashes and their pros and cons.

You should be aware if you scatter it in private property and ask permission to the owner. If you are in public land, you should contact authorities and councilors in your area and ask if you are permitted to scatter the ashes. It is important to be cautious with your area’s land laws since you can get fined or get issued because of negligence.

You can spread the ashes by portions or divide the ashes to scatter. If you plan to do it by portions, you can do a prayer, and scatter a portion of their ash then pass it to the next person. Preparing a container can be good, so you can reminisce a memory with that person before scattering it.

Scatter on land

Pros: Scattering the ashes on land is free, and the deceased would love it if they are scattered in their happy place. Though you should keep a lookout for park rangers if you haven’t asked permission, they might reprimand you and give tickets. As much as possible, ask permission.

Cons: It’s easy to spread the ashes, the problem is if you forget to put a marker on the area where you scattered the ashes, visitors and families might get angry because they can’t find the spot to visit in a big land.

Scatter by air

Pros: This suits deceased who are free-spirited like pilots, bungee jumpers, gliders, balloonists, and other adventurous people who want to feel the air. Some may even consider fireworks which manufacturers now do by mixing the ashes with the powders for the fireworks. Sending them off on air would be a dream come true to them.

Cons: Scattering by land can get you to lose their marker, and so does air scattering. By scattering the ashes in the air, especially fireworks, it can be expensive, and you don’t have a specific spot for the resting place.

Scatter at sea

Pros: You don’t need a license in scattering ashes in the sea since there are a lot of beaches and coastlines who are accessible for this event. This is also low-cost, and you only should worry about the boat rental. This type of scattering is good for someone who loves the sea more than anything else.

Cons: Be careful of the ocean breeze and the direction where the wind is going to avoid the ashes right back at your face. If you plan on throwing the container or urn after, use biodegradable containers such as cardboard and paper. Management of cruise ships doesn’t allow this so you should just throw it in a bin.

Bury at home

Pros: If you have a big lawn, you should consider this first since it’s free and you get to mark and place a statue in the place buried. Burial at home makes them near to you. You also don’t have to hassle yourself in going to landowners to ask permission.

Cons: When it is time for you to sell the house, it would be difficult to visit since you might disturb the new owner. You can also decide to take the remains with you or leave it which can decrease the value of your property.

Bury in a cemetery

Pros: The remains can be buried in a small area which cost lesser than the full body site. In this case, you get to have a place to visit your loved one. You should also ask the cemetery’s management since their rules may differ than other cemeteries.

Cons: Burying it in a cemetery can be expensive than the other options.

Place in a columbarium

Pros: A columbarium is a place for funeral urns. Some cemeteries may have columbaria, and some may not have one. Churches often keep them in walled areas or gardens.

Cons: This can cost a lot since you’re buying a place for the remains.

Build a monument

Pros: Since we talked about mixing the remains with fireworks, why not mix them with cement to make a monument. You can build this in front of your lawn or garden.

Cons: Not all may agree and be pleased with this idea.

Build a shrine in your home

Pros: You can build a shrine if you want. This is practised by Asian countries, and they place this in a spot in the house. Having a shrine is accessible to everyone in the family. They can remember and pay respect to the deceased by visiting your home.

Cons: If accidents happen inside the house, it can hit the urn and scatter the remains inside.

There are a lot of funny scenes found in T.V.s and movies where actors get a mouthful of ash because they forget to check the direction of the wind. This can happen in real life so you should be careful in scattering the ashes.