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 Many families are choosing cremation as an alternative to traditional burials. This choice adds a different dimension to the decisions one will have to make concerning preparations and place of rest. Here are a few of my thoughts on what you should take into consideration:
Scattering Urns
Scattering urns are designed for the scattering of the cremated remains, or cremains as they are called within the death-care industry.
Companion Urns
Companion urns are designed as additional, smaller receptacles for cremains to allow for further distribution of cremains among various family members. Obviously, no one wants to see conflict over grandmother’s ashes, so companion urns allow a division of the cremains.
Burial Vaults
Burial vaults are designed for the burial of urns. Just as vaults are designed to protect caskets and to prevent cave-ins, the burial vaults protect the urn from breakage. This allows for a place to visit the deceased, as with a grave site.
Memorial Benches
Memorial benches are frequently used both within cemeteries to hold the cremains and to establish a location for memorialization but are also used in other locations by special permission, such as at schools, universities, public parks and golf courses. Even when ashes are scattered, many families are choosing to memorialize their loved one to use as a focal point for remembrance and to facilitate the grieving process.
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