Unique Ideas for a Cremated Remains Scattering Ceremony and Establishing Lasting Memories
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Cremation and the respective ceremony can be highly personalized and
moving. The following paragraphs will describe how one individual used
the cremation ceremony to pay respect and honor the memory of her loved
one in a unique way.
Sandra King from Cotton Plant, AR called today to say that the family
was so touched by the keepsakes she'd ordered. Her late husband was an
avid outdoorsman and wanted his ashes spread on his favorite hunting
ground and fishing spot while reserving a small amount for the grown
children.
Although many people who opt for cremation overlook to ability to
utilize funeral home visitation, Sandra chose to capitalize on the
tradition offered by a private family viewing. By utilizing a funeral
home for the viewing of the body prior to cremation, family members and
friends are able to experience a sense of closure and see their loved
one as they remember.
The funeral director accommodated Sandra's request for the private
family viewing by draping a gurney, dressing her husband in his hunting
clothes and cowboy hat, and covering him with a blanket made by his
sister. This was a creative and cost effective visitation method that
displayed her husband in attire that showed activities and interests in
his life, while the use of the gurney saved on a casket rental or
purchase. Additionally, she was able to honor her late husband and
family by allowing them some time to view the body and say their final
goodbyes. During the viewing, she also had a DVD that she had created
playing at the service; as well, copies were made and distributed to
the family.
Unlike many people's perceptions, cremation does not limit one as to
the type of ceremony that can be conducted. After the cremation,
Sandra privately distributed the keepsakes to the children, and the
family gathered at a sacred spot. The use of a keepsake is a touching
element that allows the children to always have a piece of their father
near to them and remember the life that they shared together.
Furthermore, cremation does not have to be limited to holding the
remains in an urn or distributing the remains among family members
through keepsake urns or keepsake cremation jewelry. Water scattering
is another method that can be used to disperse of the cremated
remains. Sandra had a wreath made that was cast into the water and
allowed to float downstream, while family members lovingly spread the
ashes .
Other people who prefer water scattering, but desire to use a more
controlled method of dispersing the ashes, can utilize a biodegradable
cremation urn. Unlike traditional urns, biodegradable cremation urns
help ensure that the creatures of the water do not experience
disruption in their natural habitat. Biodegradable cremation urns are
designed to float for a few minutes, and then descend into the water
where the ashes will later be dispersed once the cremation urn
degrades. Floral petals are also a nice way to show final tribute as
the biodegradable urn drifts away and descends into the water.
Due to the finality that is often associated with cremation, burial of
an urn, or water scattering, creating a lasting memory of the departed
to honor the life that they shared with you here on Earth is often
quite healing. Since saying "goodbye" to someone who shared such a
pivotal point in your life is never easy; however, keepsake urns,
memorial jewelry, and memorial stones are a few methods of preserving
the memories.
Keepsake urns or keepsake memorial jewelry can be used to keep dried
ceremonial flowers, a small portion of ash, lock of hair, or sacred
burial ground. Because of the ability to easily clean memorable pieces
such as these, and the versatility that they possess, with many of
these pieces resembling fine art or high-end jewelry versus what was
traditionally recognized as holding remains, makes keepsake urns or
keepsake jewelry an ideal way to hold your loved one near.
Memorial stones or a memorial garden are also a nice way to heal,
restore, and remember the time and life spent with your loved one.
When contemplating the idea of a memorial garden, there is no "right"
way to do it-it can be tiny or large, a quite place to reflect or a
grand expanse, even a single plant kept indoors, or a garden of
memorial stones and plants that fill a yard. However you choose to
memorialize your loved one, having a place to reflect on the loved
one's life can be healing and restorative.
Although every cremation ceremony should be tailored to the departed's
wishes, Sandra reported that this was the first experience that the
many of the family members had with cremation and were surprised and
moved by the loving personalized touches that she created. With the
ideas and personalization that Sandra was able to create that honor her
late husband, we can all gain a sense of appreciation and respect that
goes into planning a cremation ceremony. In addition, these ideas can
be used and expanded on to create you or your loved one's personalized
ceremony.
About the Author
Urn Garden offers a variety of quality, low-cost burial and scattering urns, cremation keepsake jewelry, urn medallions, and garden memorial stones to fit your style-creating a lasting memorial for the departed. Whatever your style, UrnGarden is honored to help you make a difficult selection a little easier. For more information on cremation urns or memorials, please visit UrnGarden or call 417-880-8887.
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