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Places Funeral Homes Don’t Recommend Ash Scattering

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Donohue Funeral Home • February 28, 2022

When you cremate a loved one, you can scatter their ashes in a number of locations, but there are also places you can’t scatter ashes and the funeral home knows the difference.

While there are tons of different things you can do with cremated remains after cremation services have occurred, funeral homes in Upper Darby, PA have recommendations for places you can scatter remains and places you will want to avoid. Scattering remains is an honorable, respectful thing to do, but there are certain places where you should not take this action. The professionals can go over locations with you, if you have ideas, and they can help you to find a good place that won’t be illegal or wrong in any way. Here are places you aren’t going to want to consider for an ask scattering ceremony.

On The Beach

You can scatter ashes into the ocean, but not from the beach. When you want a water burial for your loved one, into the ocean, you will need to charter a boat and scatter their ashes at least one mile from the shore. This is to ensure that no one comes into contact with the remains and it’s as much for your loved one and your family as it is for other people who might be on the beach. You can’t scatter directly onto the beach, or into the water from the beach.

On Private Property Without Permission

If there’s a lovely patch of land somewhere with a nice tree and a great view, you might think it’s a great place for your loved one to be scattered and to rest. However, if that ground is private property, and you don’t own that property, you cannot legally scatter your loved one there without expressive, written permission. You should not attempt a scattering on the private ground you don’t own unless you obtain that permission first.

In A Sports Stadium

Lots of people go in and out of sports stadiums and enjoy gathering together as a group to watch a game. While your loved one might have been one of the top fans of that particular team, scattering their ashes in that stadium is a no-go. You might want to consider other options, like buying a memorial brick for them along the walkway outside the stadium or having everyone wear a team shirt to the memorial service you have for them. Scattering them in the stadium is not going to be admissible.

At A Theme Park

Theme parks also house a lot of adrenaline fans and even if your loved one would rather be on a roller coaster than anywhere else, if you try to scatter ashes in the theme park, you will be removed from the park and asked not to return. Plus, your loved one’s ashes will also likely be removed and you aren’t going to know what happens to them.

If you have ideas for where you’d like to scatter your loved one’s ashes, contact the professionals at funeral homes in Upper Darby, PA to check those options. The experts at Donohue Funeral Home can offer ideas and options as well to help you decide what is best for your family. Find us on the web for personalized care, helpful resources, and guidance during difficult times.