What happens to the cremated remains?
There are several options to consider with a cremation. A family can choose to bury the cremated remains in a cemetery, store and display them at home in an urn, or scatter them in a place special to the deceased. Many cemeteries have created areas specifically for cremated remains. These areas may be in a mausoleum, in a columbarium, in a ground burial area or in a cremation garden offering even more choices. It is necessary to check local restrictions on scattering cremated remains on public property or private property.
After a person is cremated, the cremated remains are placed either in an urn or temporary container. The cremated remains are most often buried in a family plot, in a columbarium, scattered at sea by the funeral home or the family takes them for scattering or they are kept as a memorial in their home.
