The Dos and Don’ts of Scattering Remains After Cremation Services
May 25, 2020
Thinking about scattering a loved one’s remains following their cremation services? These dos and don’ts will let you know what you can and can’t do with a person’s remains while scattering them.
Has your family decided that you’re going to scatter your loved one’s remains following their upcoming cremation services in Lee's Summit, MO
? This has turned into a very popular option for those trying to decide what to do with a loved one’s remains. While some people bring their loved one’s remains home with them or place them into a columbarium, many families opt to scatter them in a place that was special to their loved one. Here are some of the biggest dos and don’ts for those who are going to scatter a loved one’s remains.
DO: Scatter your loved one’s remains in a place that meant something to them.
When you’re trying to pick out a place to scatter your loved one’s remains, you should think long and hard about where you’re going to do it. The place that you end up on should be a place that really meant something to your loved one. It should also be a place that will make you and your family members smile when you think about it moving forward. Brainstorm a bunch of different ideas before landing on the one that everyone likes best.
DON’T: Scatter your loved one’s remains on private property.
Your loved one may have been the biggest St. Louis Cardinals fan in the entire world. But that does not mean that you should scatter their remains inside Busch Stadium. While that might technically be a place that they would have loved to see their remains scattered, it’s also private property. That means you could get yourself into big trouble and have your loved one’s remains removed from the premises if you get caught trying to scatter them. You shouldn’t even think to scatter your loved one’s remains on private property after their Lee's Summit, MO cremation.
DO: Scatter your loved one’s remains far off the coast if you’re going to scatter them out at sea.
Is your family considering scattering your loved one’s remains out at sea? It’s a great option for those families whose loved ones enjoyed being out on the water all the time. You’re going to need to be careful about where you scatter remains out at sea, though. The Coast Guard requires them to be scattered at least three nautical miles out at sea. They also forbid people from throwing anything other than their loved one’s remains into the water when scattering them.
DON’T: Scatter your loved one’s remains out in nature without seeing if you need to seek permission first.
More often than not, families are welcome to scatter their loved one’s remains somewhere out in nature. Believe it or not, you’re even allowed to scatter them in most national parks without a problem. But if you’re going to scatter them in nature, you should see if you need to get permission to do it first, depending on where you’re going to scatter them. You should also avoid scattering them on nature trails and in other areas where they might get trampled on when you scatter them.
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