What to do with Cremated Remains
When people choose cremation for a loved one, they usually do not take into consideration what options are available for the cremated remains. If this is something that worries you and you want to know about the options you have, it can help to ask a provider of cremation services in Schenectady, NY. Here are some of the choices you can decide from after you have had a loved one cremated.
Scattering or raking the cremated remains is a popular option and one that can be great for your family if you are looking for a meaningful way of handling the remains that is also simple. Scattering the remains can be done anywhere and it can easily be incorporated into a ceremony or even into the memorial service. Raking the remains is done by doing as the name suggests, raking them into sand in memorials that are placed in cemeteries or even at the beach. It can be a very soothing way of laying a loved one to rest.
You can place the urn with the cremated remains in a columbarium. This is another excellent choice that many people decide on. If you want to be able to visit your loved one like you would a gravesite, this can be perfect. Columbarium options come in different sizes, too, so that you can place a companion urn or two urns in the same space if that is what you want.
If you want to have your loved one near you, you can choose to place the urn with the remains in your home. Some people gain a lot of comfort from this. You can even choose to have a keepsake urn, which can look like a picture frame, hold some of the remains so that no one has to know it is an urn. There are keepsake urns that are available in the shape of jewelry, with compartments for the cremated remains.
If you want to ritual of burial you can do this even with an urn. There are areas in a cemetery that are designated for the burial of urns. There are also water burial options that you can choose. The only thing that water burial requires is an urn that is biodegradable, which come in lots of different options.
These are the best options you have when making a decision on what to do with the cremated remains of a loved one. Consult with your family to see what they recommend and what they would prefer and be sure to reach out to the provider of the services, as well. Whether you would prefer to place the urn in a columbarium niche or in your home, or if you prefer to scatter the remains, you can find great options. Learn more by turning to a Schenectady, NY cremation service provider like us at McVeigh Funeral Home, Inc. We can offer our suggestions and guidance. Stop by our location at 208 N Allen St Albany, NY 12206 or call us today at (518) 489-0188.
