Honoring the Deceased with Cremation Ashes

Schilling Funeral Home Admin • April 10, 2023

What do you do with your loved one’s ashes after their cremation service in Amboy, IL ? People don’t always know what to do with cremated remains, and that’s OK. Deciding what to do with what’s left of your loved one is big and can often feel overwhelming, especially if your loved one didn’t leave specific instructions for what they want to be done with their remains. The good news is that you can do almost countless things with cremation ashes or cremains.

What one person decides to do with their own or their loved one’s ashes may seem strange to another, but in the end, it is a personal thing. You may find some of the options odd, and that’s ok. You might also find the perfect “final resting place” idea for yourself or your loved one. From scattering at sea to works of art, here are beautiful things you can do with ashes to help honor the memory of your lost loved one:  

  1. Candle Urns – Candle urns are like standard cremation urns except that they have a place to put a candle on top, making them double as a candle holder and an urn. This allows you to light a candle in your loved one’s memory whenever you want.  
  2. Scattering at Sea – Scattering ashes at sea is exactly what it sounds like scattering the cremated remains of your lost loved one in the ocean or another large body of water. According to US law, all scattering must occur at least three nautical miles – about 3.5 miles – from shore.  
  3. Balloon Release – You can have your loved one’s cremains placed in a helium balloon so they float up into the sky. Most balloons will get about 5 miles into the atmosphere, upon which the low temperature will cause the balloon to pop and the ashes to scatter on the wind.  
  4. Wall-Mounted Urns – Wall-mounted urns, or plaque urns, allow you to hang your lost loved one’s cremains on your wall like a work of art. The wall-mounted urn holds cremated remains discreetly and securely. 
  5. Cemetery Burial – You can bury your loved one’s cremains at a cemetery. Ash burials can be at the foot of a casket, in an urn plot, in an urn garden, or in a columbarium niche.  
  6. Handwriting Pendant – You can purchase a pendant engraved with your lost loved one’s handwriting and keep their cremains inside. This will keep them close to you and help you remember their writing.  
  7. Biodegradable Urn – A biodegradable urn is a great way to lay your loved one to rest and to do right by the planet. These urns are made from plant fibers and recycled paper, so they degrade over time, returning the ashes to the earth.  
  8. Flower Urn Vase – Don’t want your loved one’s urn to look like an urn? Try a flower urn vase, which is an urn that holds ashes as well as flowers so you can keep your loved one close and beautiful with fresh plants.

We are here to help with any and all of your Amboy, IL cremation service questions , no matter what you decide to do with your lost loved one’s ashes. Call or visit us today. 

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