If a loved one that has passed on had chosen to get cremated, after a cremation service, you will be left with his or her ashes. You can choose to keep the ashes in an urn for years or decades, though it is a fact that you will have to scatter them at some point. In this case, it will be imperative for the ash scattering ceremony to take place in an area that the deceased loved one would have found special. There are some facts you should know about scattering ashes in Florida.
In the US dispersing of the remains of a relative is not an activity that is as closely controlled as a burial. This however does not mean that you are at liberty to do anything that you please during the activity. It is important for the process to take place in an acceptable manner and you should therefore get well acquainted with a few practical and legal concerns.
The activity of scattering remains after a cremation service is not regulated by law. The process of finally letting go of the remains of a loved one will therefore not be deemed illegal; neither will it be openly protected by state or federal laws. The local as well as the municipal authorities may even so regulate the activity and there are limitations and permissions you should know about when dispersing ashes in Florida.
If you are planning to disperse the ashes of your loved one on public land, you will first need to inform the local authorities. This will however not be necessary if you intend to release the remains of your relative on a piece of land that you privately own. In the same respect, you merely need to get the permission of a specific land owner if you want the ashes scattered on private land that belongs to someone else.
You will also have some practical concerns to think about. When choosing the best location to perform the scattering ceremony, you should know that the cremated remains of a person are not as understated as fireplace ashes. They are grainy and white, meaning they are highly visible on the ground and in water.
You therefore have a duty of carefully choosing the most ideal location. It is enough to simply avoid areas that experience high traffic. See to it that your location of choice is not close to frequently used paths or roads. You want the final send off of your relative to be dignified without disrupting the peace of other people.
In case your deceased loved one did not leave behind specific directives, you will in this case have to choose a location that you find to be most appropriate. There are various natural settings you can choose, including forests, fields, golf courses, lake shores and parks. Simply focus on locations that had meaning to the fallen relative.
If you deem it appropriate, you could even settle for a faraway destination. You may even choose options that will not involve scattering the remains at all. Finding professionals that can provide the much needed support during these difficult times is important.
In the US dispersing of the remains of a relative is not an activity that is as closely controlled as a burial. This however does not mean that you are at liberty to do anything that you please during the activity. It is important for the process to take place in an acceptable manner and you should therefore get well acquainted with a few practical and legal concerns.
The activity of scattering remains after a cremation service is not regulated by law. The process of finally letting go of the remains of a loved one will therefore not be deemed illegal; neither will it be openly protected by state or federal laws. The local as well as the municipal authorities may even so regulate the activity and there are limitations and permissions you should know about when dispersing ashes in Florida.
If you are planning to disperse the ashes of your loved one on public land, you will first need to inform the local authorities. This will however not be necessary if you intend to release the remains of your relative on a piece of land that you privately own. In the same respect, you merely need to get the permission of a specific land owner if you want the ashes scattered on private land that belongs to someone else.
You will also have some practical concerns to think about. When choosing the best location to perform the scattering ceremony, you should know that the cremated remains of a person are not as understated as fireplace ashes. They are grainy and white, meaning they are highly visible on the ground and in water.
You therefore have a duty of carefully choosing the most ideal location. It is enough to simply avoid areas that experience high traffic. See to it that your location of choice is not close to frequently used paths or roads. You want the final send off of your relative to be dignified without disrupting the peace of other people.
In case your deceased loved one did not leave behind specific directives, you will in this case have to choose a location that you find to be most appropriate. There are various natural settings you can choose, including forests, fields, golf courses, lake shores and parks. Simply focus on locations that had meaning to the fallen relative.
If you deem it appropriate, you could even settle for a faraway destination. You may even choose options that will not involve scattering the remains at all. Finding professionals that can provide the much needed support during these difficult times is important.
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