4 Things to Keep in Mind if Scattering Ashes at Sea

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Some families choose to scatter their loved one’s ashes at sea. Whether they had loved fishing, boating, swimming, or doing anything else that involved the water, you might find scattering at sea to be a particularly fitting option after the cremation service in Apache Junction, AZ.

 

Here’s a look at 4 things you’ll want to keep in mind if this is something you’re interested in doing.

1. Know the Law

While it’s okay to scatter ashes on bodies of water, you need to know about applicable laws that may relate to how far away from shore you need to be before you can scatter ashes. Most states don’t allow for scattering ashes on the beach. But it may be possible to scatter those same ashes at least 500 years from the shore. You can bet that the funeral director at the funeral home you plan with will have the answers or will lead you in the right direction.

2. Use Appropriate Urn

Do you want to be able to scatter some of the ashes and then place the urn in the water? As long as you adhere to laws about where you can scatter ashes on the water, then al you’ll have to do is ensure that you get an urn that is safe to leave in the water. There are biodegradable urns that will break down in short order once exposed to the water. They will float for a while and will then sink. The funeral director will be able to answer whatever questions you have about biodegradable urns. Better yet, they’ll be able to show you some options you can choose from.

3. Get Help if You Need it

Do you or someone else in your family own a boat? What about a friend or co-worker? If you don’t know anyone who owns a boat, you may wish to hire someone to take you and your family out on the water so that you can scatter the ashes on the water. You might wish to do this after holding a memorial indoors or outdoors – it can be informal or formal.

4. Consider the Weather

Be sure to consider the weather conditions ahead of choosing the scattering day. If you look at the weather forecast, you’ll be able to pick a suitable day.

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Are you interested in finding a provider of affordable cremation services in Apache Junction, AZ? We’re a full-service funeral home dedicated to helping people to plan and to preplan. Ask us about our direct cremation and cremation with a service packages. Our direct cremation offering is the most cost-effective option in and around the area, and we also own our own crematory. For the help you need, give us a call to speak with our funeral director or to other members of our staff. We’ll answer your questions, help you plan final services for a loved one, and even help you preplan a body disposition for yourself. Let us know how we can help.

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