In this article we have put together the most commonly asked questions regarding cremation urns. We hope this blog will inform you of everything you need to know about urns for ashes.
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What are Urns for Ashes used for?
Cremation urns for ashes are a vessel used to home your loved one’s ashes after they have been cremated, which can be personalised to your particular liking with design, shape, material and colours.
Do Cremation Urns need to be sealed?
We recommend that some of our cremation urns, such as some ceramics, are to be sealed using the gorilla super glue gel that can be found on our website under accessories. Other cremation urns have a threaded lid, which means they do not need to be sealed with glue as the threaded lid acts as a robust closing mechanism.
Can you put Ashes in an Urn yourself?
Absolutely. You have the option to put your loved one’s ashes into your choice of cremation urn yourself, or have a funeral director place your cherished one’s ashes into the urn for you.
Do you have to keep Ashes in an Urn?
There is no right or wrong way to store your dearly departed ashes. The options are endless with what you choose to do with your loved one. If you are looking for further inspiration, you can visit our inspiration blogs to help you decide what option is best for you.
Is it illegal to spread or Scatter Ashes?
No. In the UK it is completely legal to pretty much scatter or spread your loved one’s ashes anywhere you please. Although, in some cases you may need to contact a landowner for permission to see if it is safe to do so with the environment agency.
Are Ashes loose in a Cremation Urn?
Not necessarily, After your loved one has been cremated, their cremains will be placed into a bag, inside of a temporary urn. The reason for this is so that it is easier for yourself or the funeral director to transfer your cherished one’s ashes into their permanent cremation urn of your choice.
You have the option of whether you want to pour the ashes directly into the urn itself, or place the bag containing the ashes into the urn of your choice. Our biodegradable urns come with a biodegradable bag that you would store your loved one's ashes in.
How do you Scatter Ashes on Land?
Make sure you have permission from the landowner if it is private land beforehand. It would be advisable to avoid a windy day too. The easiest way to scatter your loved one’s ashes would be to place them into a scattering tube and let the wind slowly cast them away into nature.
What to do with your Urn after Spreading/Scattering your loved one’s Ashes?
After scattering your loved one’s ashes, thinking about what to do with the empty urn could be a tedious thought process. There are many different things you can do with your empty urn. For example, you could reuse your urn and keep it in the family.
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You may like to keep the urn as a keepsake for your loved one. If you purchased an eco-friendly and biodegradable urn you could bury the urn into land for it to meld into the earth. The same goes for a water soluble urn, it can be dropped into a body of water to disperse slowly. We recommend our water soluble, biodegradable and eco-friendly land and water burial urns.
How deep does an Urn need to be buried?
The depth you are suggested to bury a cremation urn is three feet deep. If this cannot be obtained, it is recommended that it should be at least 12 inches deep.
Where do you bury Cremated remains?
There are many different options of places for your loved one’s ashes to be buried. For example, a cemetery plot, your garden, a special place of your loved one’s or maybe even a columbarium. The options are endless as there are no laws against burying human cremation ashes.
Making the decision to choose cremation for someone you love isn’t something you do every day. Most people don’t know much about it, even though it’s a choice almost everyone will inevitably have to make one day. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions and concerns families have about cremation, answered by our experienced funeral directors.
Embalming is only performed if the family requests it. It is not necessary for cremation. Many families choose embalming before cremation if there is to be a traditional funeral or viewing before the cremation takes place.
You most certainly can have a service if you choose cremation. Cremation does not limit what kind of service you may have. It is just a method of disposition, or the final handling of the body. Traditional funerals, wakes, rosaries, celebrations of life, and other types of memorial services are all options when you choose cremation. You can even hold a graveside service and bury the cremated remains in a traditional grave. We encourage all families to plan a memorial service of some kind for their loved ones. Gathering together as a community has significant healing benefits for those grieving.
No. It is illegal for more than one person to be present in the cremation chamber at the same time. Every person under our care at French Funerals & Cremations is given the privacy and dignity of individual cremation services.
Yes. If the family chooses, a maximum of 10 immediate family members may gather for a half-hour before the cremation takes place for a private viewing and to share their final goodbyes. They may then escort their loved one to the cremation chamber, where the family is welcome to assist in placing their loved one into the cremation chamber and even starting the process. Many families find this experience to bring them peace, knowing they were able to be with their loved one every step of their goodbye.
Once the cremation is complete, the cremated remains, also known as ashes, are returned to the family in the urn that the family has purchased. If no urn is purchased, the ashes are returned in a simple, temporary box. Once the remains are returned to the family, they decide what is to be done with the ashes. Most commonly, families choose to scatter, keep, or bury the ashes in a gravesite. However, nowadays there are countless creative options a family has when it comes to handling cremated remains.
Yes. Cremated remains may be shipped via United States Parcel Service using their Cremated Remains Kit. Cremated remains may also be transported by air with a traveling passenger. Most airlines will not allow ashes to be placed in checked bags, requiring them to be carried on with a passenger. Learn more about going through airport security with cremated remains.
Yes, it is legal to scatter cremated remains in the state of New Mexico. However, special permission (in many cases a permit) must be granted by the organization or owner of the property if you do not own that property. At French Funerals & Cremations, we offer a beautiful scattering garden for families to place their loved ones’ remains. We also offer niches or graves that can be personalized.
A benefit to choosing cremation is that the cremated remains can be divided among family and friends. Each individual may do what meets their needs in grief most, whether it’s keeping their loved one’s remains close by in an urn, keepsake jewelry or piece of art; scattering them in a place that held significance; or holding on to them until they’ve had time to think about what they’d like to do with their portion of the ashes.
An individual’s final wishes are extremely personal and important. To make sure your wishes are carried out when you’re unable to advocate for yourself, we encourage people to create a funeral preplan. By stating your wishes in writing and paying for your arrangements ahead of time, you can help make certain your wishes, whether they’re cremation, burial, or all the details of your service, are honored. Learn more about French’s advanced planning.
Most certainly. As we stated earlier, cremated remains can be buried in a traditional grave. If you prefer, a separate gravesite is not necessary to bury cremated remains, and can be placed in the grave of a significant other.
If you have more questions about cremation or any of our other services, we are always here to answer them. Reach out any time, day or night, at 505-843- or at one of our locations nearest you in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho.
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