What happens to the cremation ashes?
In eighty per cent of cases, the cremation ashes are strewn or buried in the gardens of remembrance at the crematorium. A few crematoria have niches where urns may be placed, but these are usually on a rental basis and, if not renewed periodically, the ashes would be strewn or buried. The alternative is to remove the cremation ashes from the crematorium in a suitable urn for disposal elsewhere. This may be by burial in a family grave or by strewing the ashes at another crematorium, or in some favourite spot. However, it must be borne in mind that when ashes are strewn in other places, e.g. graves, churchyards, etc., prior permission must be sought and any local rules or regulations obeyed.
