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Who has the right to the ashes of their loved one?
It is not uncommon for family quarrels to arise over the possession or right to the ashes of the deceased after cremation.
In what scenarios might such fights arise?
A common example is when the Loved One has a second marriage, leaving a spouse who wishes the ashes to be kept or buried in a different location […]
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What is the Cheapest Way to Bury a Loved One?
Losing a loved one is difficult under any circumstances. However, if it is sudden it may be more difficult. Not only does the impact have to be processed, but also an unforeseen cash outlay has to be assumed.
When looking for the most economical way to bury a loved one, many people think first of traditional […]
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How long can I keep the ashes in my home?
Many people who cremate a family member wonder how long they can keep the urn with ashes in their home and do not knowwhere to place it after the service.
How long can I keep the urn in my home?
It is necessary to differentiate 2 situations:
What the law says about ashes in the home
It is important […]
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What to do after cremation?
What options do we have after cremation?
In the past, end-of-life options consisted only of burial in a cemetery. Cremation services offer flexibility and personalization that burials do not. Today their final resting place may be a forest, an ash reliquary, a niche, etc.
Cremation is currently one of the most popular options. This increase can be […]
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How do I know that I have received the remains of my loved one?
What are cremated ashes?
Most people know the term “ashes” when talking about cremated remains, but in reality these remains are bone fragments, processed into the consistency of ashes. They can vary in color from white to gray and resemble sand. These residues are odorless and non-toxic.
How do I know that I have received the […]
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Is it possible to keep your loved one’s ashes at home?
Keep your loved one’s ashes at home?
As more people opt for cremation, one of the reasons is the multiple options available beyond a traditional burial. While burial of ashes is commonplace, many choose to have their ashes interred in a grave in their cemetery, placed in a niche or choose a scattering service.
A recent survey […]
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What are the options for storing cremated ashes?
Options for storing cremated ashes
The ashes of a loved one are usually stored in cremation urns. These urns can be simple but elegant.
Below are some alternatives for storing cremation ashes:
Burying the Ashes
If you plan to bury the ashes it can be in your own garden or in a place where you know your loved one […]
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How do you explain cremation to young children?
How to tell a child about someone’s death
Whether your pet has passed away or if there has been a death in the family and you want to bring your child to the funeral, talking about death with children is never easy.
Death is a somewhat complex and perhaps too dark a subject for a child. In […]
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What are the biggest myths about cremation?
The biggest myths of cremation
In this guide we are going to explain what are the main myths about cremation that people have lately:
1.- If you are cremated or cremated, you do not have a funeral.
Essentially you can choose whether or not you want a funeral service with cremation. A standard cremation includes the funeral service, […]
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Cremate a Relative, how do you know that the ashes do not belong to another person?
Cremating a family member, how do you know that the ashes you receive do not belong to someone else?
It is impossible to declare that cremated ashes returned to a family member are 100% of that person. The likelihood of mixing is inevitable. But ashes that are extraneous to the person being cremated should be no […]
