Unique & Weird Things You Can Do with Ashes
Are you pondering some unique and weird things you can do with the ashes of your deceased loved one after cremation? One of the reasons many people choose cremation service over a funeral service is that there are plenty of options they can pursue after the body disposition. Sure, you could bury the urn, keep the urn as a memento, or scatter the ashes. But what if you’d like a more creative option? Here are some out-of-the-box ideas to ponder.
Weird Things to Do With Ashes
Memorial Jewelry

It’s possible to transform your loved one’s ashes into jewelry. There are different ways to do this. Some companies will subject the ashes to extremely high heat in order to create what is sometimes called an ash bead that can be incorporated into jewelry like, say, a ring or a bracelet. Another type of memorial jewelry or cremation jewelry refers to a piece of jewelry that contains a compartment where ashes can be put into. So if either of these cremation jewelry options interests you, find a funeral home that can facilitate the process.
Let There be Fireworks

There are companies that will attach ashes to fireworks and then hold a fireworks display. This can be a perfect final send-off for your loved one after a memorial service or a celebration of life service. If your relative had loved to live life to the fullest and to celebrate notable occasions, then a fireworks display incorporating their ashes might be a most fitting option.
Scatter Far and Wide
While scattering isn’t necessarily a unique option, in and of itself, it can be if you decide to scatter in different states or even in different countries. Did the deceased love to travel to different places? Were there places they had mentioned wanting to visit someday? If you are able to, you might want to travel with the intention of scattering their ashes in some of the places you visit. This can be a powerful way to honor the memory of someone you love. A funeral home will be able to tell you what to do if you want to travel with the ashes by plane.
Fly High in a Balloon

It’s possible to have a company place your loved one’s ashes in helium balloons. This can be a great way to give them a unique final send-off. You could hold a memorial service or a celebration of life service before releasing the special balloons that will allow your loved one to soar through the sky and ascend to the heavens. You’ll need to find a company that offers such an option, but rest assured that there are some businesses offering this unique service.
Bury Them

The cremation process is an ancient ritual for the living. However, what happens to your ashes? If you choose burial and have a special place in mind, it may be better because not only will you feel more at peace knowing that your loved ones can visit but also so they know where to go when their time comes. The ashes of the dead should be kept in a sacred place like their columbarium, not at home or scattered on unholy ground. The Vatican recently released a statement reminding Catholics this practice is forbidden and has not been sanctioned by Rome in centuries.
Store Them at Home
Some families choose to keep the cremation urn at home for a few months, or even years. They might want it close by so they can remember their loved ones every day, and some use it as a way of having that person’s presence in the house without them being there physically. Many cultures have a tradition of scattering cremated remains on the Earth. This is often done to symbolize rebirth, or as an act of remembrance and love for the deceased person who has passed away. If you’re not Catholic and don’t feel like storing your loved one’s ashes in their special place- at home might be just right!
Build a Reef Made out of their Cremated Remains
Cremains reef will allow you to create a reef made out of their cremated remains, which are mixed with concrete and then placed into the ocean where they can live forever. It’s another way that people who have loved ones who have passed away can honor them and make sure they never forget about them.
One person’s trash is another one’s treasure. This sentiment can be applied to the recent trend of building reefs out of cremated remains. The idea of building a reef out of cremated remains is becoming more prevalent. The process involves the use of water, coral skeletons, limestone, and sand. Reefs are vital to the life cycle on earth as they provide food for many species including fish and sea turtles. It’s also believed that reefs can help protect coastlines from erosion.
Plant Life Though Cremation Ashes
When a loved one passes, many of us feel it’s important to hold on to some form of their memory. Many people find the idea of storing a boxful of ashes on their mantle to be creepy, but you can plant them instead! One way some families choose this type of commemorative burial is by planting trees with cremated remains that can grow over time into something significant like a family heirloom tree – whether you want your departed relative to live again through plant life or just simply give back more than they were given when alive. Several companies offer “living urns” which can be planted and grow into trees or plants where they will live their legacy for generations to come.
Tattoo with Cremation Ashes

Tattoo artists have long been known for their creative and artistic abilities. They take a canvas, be it skin or otherwise, and turn it into something amazing that will live on forever. There are many ways to create everlasting memories in the form of tattoos. One such way is by mixing your loved one’s ashes with ink and having it tattooed onto you so that they can be close to your heart for life. Tattooing a loved one’s ashes into your skin is the ultimate way to keep them with you forever.
Make a Tune out of Ashes
You can immortalize your loved ones with a vinyl record made from their ashes. Continuing to listen to your loved one’s favorite songs, even after they’ve passed away is a great way for you and others close with them to help cope. You can find companies that will turn ashes into vinyl records so their music lives on in the decades following their death. You supply the music and cover image. If your loved one was a music lover, you can create their legacy by turning their ashes into vinyl records.
What you need to know about scattering ashes
Is it Illegal to Scatter Ashes?
Ashes are a representation of the past, and we all want to remember loved ones in some way. However, what many people don’t know is that there’s also no law forbidding ashes from being scattered elsewhere other than on private property as long as it isn’t prohibited by local laws or ordinances. It is not uncommon for people to scatter them in places that have special meaning such as on the beach, near a lakeside or riverside parks, cemeteries among other locations with significance.
The regulations for scattering ashes at sea are quite strict. People must follow specific rules to make sure they don’t violate the Clean Water Act, and it’s only allowed in certain areas:
- When you get the ashes of a loved one, there’s just something about it that makes people pause and think. Sure, scattering them in space is an option but if not then they should be scattered at least 3 nautical miles away from shore and in water 600 feet deep or more.
- When scattering the ashes, only items that are decomposable such as wreaths or flowers may be added to the water. This is to make sure that they decompose and do not continue harming wildlife or vegetation for years after their death.
- A burial at sea provides some of the most unique options in funeral care as opposed to other forms like cremation or embalming/embalming which typically take up more resources than necessary when disposing of human remains. For more information please refer to the United States Environmental Protection Agency Burial at Sea policy.
How Do I Scatter Ashes?
Scattering ashes is a beautiful way to honor loved ones. There are many different ways you can do this, but whatever method you choose will be fitting for your family and the person who passed away.
- Casting is the act of letting go. This simple ritual creates a unique opportunity to release things that no longer serve you in your life, and it’s something most people can’t say they’ve done before. The best time for this is when there’s little wind so that your loved ones will have their last wishes honored without interruption from Mother Nature.
- Trenching is a popular way to dispose of ashes, as loved ones can pour the ashes into the earth or bury them in biodegradable containers. Ashes may also be scattered on top and then raked all over like soil for it to settle with time.
Planning to scatter ashes in multiple places or divide them among several family members? Be sure to tell your funeral director first! They can have the urn divided before they are returned. Ashes are both a symbol of death and the remains of cremated bodies. They can make for an interesting way to memorialize someone who has passed away, but they also have many other uses that may surprise you.
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