{"id":225,"date":"2022-02-28T15:43:16","date_gmt":"2022-02-28T15:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neflfuneral.com\/?p=225"},"modified":"2022-09-07T17:02:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T17:02:14","slug":"things-to-know-about-scattering-ashes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.neflfuneral.com\/things-to-know-about-scattering-ashes\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Know About Scattering Ashes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no surprise that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neflfuneral.com\/pages\/funeral-home-cremations-fleming-island-fl\">cremation services in Fleming Island, FL<\/a> are becoming very popular. However, many people don\u2019t spend a lot of time thinking about what happens after a cremation. You can bury the ashes, keep them in your home, or scatter them. If you want to go the scattering route, it\u2019s important that you know and understand the facts and rules surrounding the process, such as the following.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Decide Who Will Scatter<\/strong> \u2013 It seems obvious, but it\u2019s important to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neflfuneral.com\/plan-ahead\/\">make a clear plan for who will scatter the ashes<\/a>, and this might not be as straightforward as it may seem. Sometimes families wish for a religious leader to do the scattering, or other times families hire a company to help.<\/li>\n<li><strong>There Might Be Bones<\/strong> \u2013 Most cremations reduce the body down to fine ash mixed with coarse, sand-like ash containing bone fragments. Be aware of this fact when considering scattering.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You Don\u2019t Have to Scatter It All<\/strong> \u2013 You can scatter as much or as little of the ashes as you want. Sometimes different members of the family each take a turn scattering, or some of the ashes are kept to be scattered at a later date, in a different location, or not at all.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be Aware of Location Rule<\/strong>s \u2013 Rules and regulations about where you can scatter ashes varies from state to state, and even city to city. Be sure to read up on your local laws to avoid getting fined for scattering in a prohibited place. The same goes for more unique scattering locations, such as at sea or in national parks. Sometimes you even need a permit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>There is More Than One Way of Scattering<\/strong> \u2013 Scattering can mean more than just tossing ashes into the wind. There are in fact two main ways of scattering ashes: casting and trenching. Casting is scattering the ashes into the air, and trenching is burying the ashes just below the ground surface. You can also rake ashes into soil, cast ashes from an airplane, or even send ashes into space.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take Photographs<\/strong> \u2013 You can take photographs of the scattering to help preserve memories, and to have something more concrete to honor the deceased. Sometimes people regret scattering as it takes away any concrete memorial, so the photographs can be a good stand in for the ashes themselves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check Wind Direction<\/strong> \u2013 Be sure to take note of the wind direction on the day you want to scatter. You do not want to have ashes blown back into your face. It\u2019s not unhealthy or dangerous, just very uncomfortable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Private or Memorial Scattering<\/strong> \u2013 You can choose to scatter the ashes privately or <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.neflfuneral.com\/memorial-service-tips\/\">in conjunction with a memorial service<\/a>. It all depends on your or the deceased\u2019s preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-226 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.neflfuneral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/cremation-services-in-Fleming-Island-FL.jpg\" alt=\"cremation services in Fleming Island, FL\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.neflfuneral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/cremation-services-in-Fleming-Island-FL.jpg 750w, https:\/\/blog.neflfuneral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/cremation-services-in-Fleming-Island-FL-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.neflfuneral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/cremation-services-in-Fleming-Island-FL-219x146.jpg 219w, https:\/\/blog.neflfuneral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/cremation-services-in-Fleming-Island-FL-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/blog.neflfuneral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/cremation-services-in-Fleming-Island-FL-113x75.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are many ways to scatter ashes and memorialize a loved one after a Fleming Island, FL cremation service. Schnauss North East Florida Funeral Home and Cremation Services is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neflfuneral.com\/about-us\/\">here to help if you want to learn more<\/a>. Call or visit us today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no surprise that cremation services in Fleming Island, FL are becoming very popular. 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