Monday, November 26, 2018

A Guide To Scattering Ashes In Florida

By Barbara Smith


If a loved one that has passed on had chosen to get cremated, after a cremation service, you will be left with his or her ashes. You can choose to keep the ashes in an urn for years or decades, though it is a fact that you will have to scatter them at some point. In this case, it will be imperative for the ash scattering ceremony to take place in an area that the deceased loved one would have found special. There are some facts you should know about scattering ashes in Florida.

Traditional burials are closely controlled in the US. This is not the same when it comes to the disposition of the remains of a loved one. While this may be the case, you will be required to scatter the remains of your relative in an acceptable manner. Before getting started on the process, here are some legal and practical concerns you should know.

Generally, scattering the ashes of a relative after a cremation service is not a process or activity that is regulated by law. This means that it is not illegal and it is also not explicitly protected by federal or even state regulations. While this may be the case, the municipal and local authorities sometimes regulate the process. You therefore need to have a good idea about the permissions and limitations in place within Florida.

If you are planning to disperse the ashes of your loved one on public land, you will first need to inform the local authorities. This will however not be necessary if you intend to release the remains of your relative on a piece of land that you privately own. In the same respect, you merely need to get the permission of a specific land owner if you want the ashes scattered on private land that belongs to someone else.

You will also have some practical concerns to think about. When choosing the best location to perform the scattering ceremony, you should know that the cremated remains of a person are not as understated as fireplace ashes. They are grainy and white, meaning they are highly visible on the ground and in water.

You therefore have a duty of carefully choosing the most ideal location. It is enough to simply avoid areas that experience high traffic. See to it that your location of choice is not close to frequently used paths or roads. You want the final send off of your relative to be dignified without disrupting the peace of other people.

There are instances when a deceased loved one may not have made a direct request that dictates where his or her ashes will be scattered. In this case, you will need to make the choice. You could decide to go for a natural setting like a lake shore, forest, park, golf course or even a bare field. For you to get it right, choose a place that had meaning to the deceased.

There are instances where families find it better to choose faraway destination. Then again, others choose not to scatter the ashes at all and incorporate them into jewelry. Irrespective of what you intend to do, you may find it best to seek support from a team of seasoned and compassionate professionals.




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