As more and more people are opting for cremation, one of the reasons cited are the multiple options available above and beyond a traditional burial. While burial of ashes is not unheard of, many choose to have their ashes interred in their cemetery’s columbarium or they select a scattering service.

In a recent survey, it was determined that a full 20 percent of those who opt for cremation as a means of final disposition elect to have their ashes kept at home. The reason why is interesting, however. Even as cremation and its many options increase in popularity, 1 in 5 families say they have decided to keep the ashes of their deceased loved one at home because they are unaware of other options available to them.

To be certain, there is nothing wrong with placing your loved one’s urn in a place of reverent prominence in your home. However, the full scope of available options should be understood before that final decision is made. From burial at sea to other scattering and interment options, the sky (literally and figuratively) is the limit.

The Final Frontier

Celestis, Inc. provides Memorial Spaceflights for your loved one, carrying their cremated remains aboard a rocket. Families can select to have the ashes scattered in a low Earth orbit, taken to the moon, or ejected into deep space. If a journey to the nearest edge of the Cosmos will suffice, the company will also bring the ashes back to Earth for the family after the Memorial Spaceflight.

For those who have a bit more of a flair for the dramatic, Angels Flight will send your loved one out in a blaze of glory by incorporating their scattering into a mesmerizing fireworks display. Merging the memorial of a loved one with such an inspiring event helps some to more easily deal with the entire grieving process.

Life From Death

The people at Spíritree offer a fantastic way to eternally memorialize your loved one by incorporating their cremated remains into a plantable urn that will soon yield a tree. This option provides family members and future generations the ability to come and revisit their loved one while also giving back to the earth in the greenest way possible.

Keeping the cremated remains of your loved one at home is a viable option but it doesn’t have to be your only option. Preplanning your cremation is much more important than just being able to lock-in today’s prices for your future cremation, but it also allows you to educate yourself about the plethora of options available after cremation occurs. Call the professional and compassionate staff at Smart Cremation today to learn how you can customize your cremation and memorial service.

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Published On: January 5th, 2015Categories: Cremation Planning