What Should I do with My Loved One’s Ashes After Cremation?

Families in the Ft. Worth Dallas Texas areas have many options when figuring out what to do with a loved ones ashes after the cremation takes place. Although municipalities have laws relating to this, have  peace of mind in knowing that there’s nothing about cremated remains that can harm the environment. Did Dad have a favorite fishing hole, or vacation spot? Maybe he already has cemetery property. Your heart should dictate your actions.

When a family member passes away, It’s important to be mindful of their final wishes regarding what to do with their ashes after cremation, and every effort should be made to honor their wishes. There’s few places completely off limits. Just be discreet. Of Course, there are other things to think about. A families financial position will usually help determine the final resting place of a loved one’s ashes as well. Cost of cemetery property, grave opening and closing charges, the expense of traveling to these hot spot destinations, as well as the idea of placing the ashes in an urn and associated expenses could also be a consideration. For the cost conscious consumer, families will find an array of affordable urn options on the internet. Color, size, shape, material make up…all contributing factors in the final price of an urn.

Some families make their own urn, while others might find a special little personal item or trinket for long term placement of a loved one’s ashes. There’s a lot of cremation merchandise, including urns and keepsake jewelry available the internet. Most internet cremation websites have virtual urn showrooms with a plethora of choices. When a family decides to make or build their own urn, funeral homes and cemeteries are required to use whatever the family has provided them. Be careful, most niches or columbariums (places at cemeteries specific for the placement of cremated remains) have size requirements for urns. Be sure to call the cemetery, or check with your funeral director before you take on a project of your own. Building an urn for a close friend or family member may offer a sense of satisfaction and possibly might be a way for one to work out their grief.

Please give us a call if you have a loss of a loved one. We are available 24/7 to help you. We will walk you through our simple process and give you a free quote without any hidden fees.DFW: 817-910-4497Amarillo: 806-425-2449