Losing a loved one is a challenging, emotional time. Although planning a funeral or memorial service can be stressful or even overwhelming, laying your loved one to rest can also be a significant part of the healing process. If the deceased requested a cremation, you must decide what to do with the remains. DiPonzio Funeral Home Inc in Rochester, NY, shares five beautiful, personal ways to memorialize a loved one. 

4 Ways to Handle Cremation Remains 

1. Scatter Them

Many people ask surviving family to scatter their ashes somewhere meaningful to them, like the sea. Sometimes, families choose a spot with sentimental value, where they shared pleasant memories with the deceased. Just remember to check local and state laws and regulations before scattering remains in a public place.

2. Store or Inter Them

Other families keep the remains in an urn. They can store these either at home on a mantle or shelf, or put them in a mausoleum or columbarium. Others may inter the cremated remains in a cemetery to be close to other deceased loved ones.

3. Plant Them

Planting ashes is a tradition in some cultures, including Buddhism. Survivors put ashes in the ground and plant a tree or another plant, such as a rose bush, in the spot. The ashes fertilize the plant, which grows into a living memorial of the deceased and serves as a reminder of the circle of life. 

4. Turn Them Into Jewelry

When a loved one passes, it’s natural to want to keep a piece of them with you. Creating jewelry from the cremated remains is a unique, beautiful way to do so. You can have them preserved in one capsule or make many pieces to give to close friends and family members.  

If you’re a Rochester resident who’s recently lost a loved one, or if you’d like to pre-plan your funeral, turn to the compassionate professionals at DiPonzio Funeral Home Inc. Since 1931, they’ve been one of the community’s most trusted funeral homes. Call (585) 429-6700 or visit their website to learn more about cremation services.