Are You Going to Scatter Ashes? There are Some Things to Think About

Do you want to scatter the ashes of a deceased loved one? If you’re planning a cremation service with a funeral home in St Albans, WV, you can count on the funeral director. They will pick your brain and help you make the big and the small decisions. Do you want recommendations for what you can do with the ashes? The funeral director is the person to ask. If you’ve decided to go with scattering, there are some things you need to contemplate

Here’s a look at a few of the things to consider if you’d like to scatter the ashes after the cremation.

Where Do You Want to Do it?

You’ll want to mull over where you want to scatter the ashes. Again, the funeral director can be a great help in recommending places where you can do this. One idea is to consider what type of locations would best honor the memory of the deceased. If they enjoyed nothing more than spending time at the family cottage in a rural area, then you can spread the ashes in a rural region. If they used to enjoy going fishing, then scatter the ashes on the water would work. If they loved planting flowers, then you should consider scattering the ashes in the garden.

Should You Hold a Memorial Service Ahead of the Scattering?

Do you want to hold a memorial service before scattering the ashes? You don’t have to if you don’t want to, but it can be a good idea nonetheless. In these days of COVID-19 gathering restrictions – even outdoor gatherings – you can hold a small outdoor memorial service near the site where you’ll be doing the scattering. After the service, you can scatter the ashes and, if appropriate, close things off with a meal at home with some members of your own household.

What Role Should the Weather Play in Where to Scatter the Ashes?

The time of year might be a factor in determining where you scatter the ashes. You can scatter on the earth, in the air, or on the water. But if it’s really chilly outside, you or others in your family might find it to be too cold to scatter on the water. If you decide to scatter the ashes on a windy day, you might experience some blowback. No one, you can well imagine, will want a face full of ashes or to get ashes on their clothing simply because of the wind. The lower to the ground you can scatter the ashes, the better. Also choose a day when the wind is moderate.

Do you have any questions about scattering? We’re a dependable funeral home serving families in St Albans, WV. If you want some help, you can count on us. We specialize in helping people with their final services planning and preplanning. It’s our goal to treat people the way we’d like to be treated if we were in their shoes. For prompt and professional service, give us a call to speak with our funeral director or with one of our other staff members. We’ll give you the help you need so that you can make informed decisions.