Ashes & Memorials
Keeping, scattering, burying or sharing the ashes, and the memorials families choose.
What Can We Do With the Ashes? Keep, Bury, Scatter or Share Compare ways to keep, bury, scatter or share cremation ashes, including memorial glass and jewelry, with practical questions about consent, costs and permits. Where Can You Scatter Ashes? U.S. Rules and National Resources Find official U.S. resources for scattering ashes at sea, in parks or on private land. Check permissions, location rules and EPA reporting requirements. Scattering Cremation Ashes at Sea: How It Works, U.S. Law and Resources Learn the U.S. rules for scattering cremation ashes at sea, including distance from land, EPA reporting, suitable containers and boat arrangements. Do We Need to Purchase an Urn? You usually do not need to buy a decorative urn. Learn what to ask about return containers, outside purchases, cemetery rules, sizing and travel. Parting Stone Jewelry: What the Company Offers Understand Parting Stone solidified remains, how they differ from cremation jewelry, and what to ask about ashes, cost, consent and custom settings. What Are Memorial Trees? Learn how memorial trees work, how forest donations differ from a tree you can visit, and what to ask about ashes, permission, care and replacement. What Is a Mausoleum? Learn what a mausoleum is, how crypts differ from urn niches, and what to ask about cemetery access, maintenance, contracts and fees before buying. Can You Send Cremation Ashes Into Space? Yes, a small portion of cremation ashes can travel on a memorial spaceflight. Compare destinations, verified price examples, and questions before booking. What Is a Columbarium? Cremation Niche Costs and Purchase Questions Learn what a columbarium niche holds, which costs to compare, and what to check about placement rights, urn fit, visiting access and ongoing care. Flying With Cremated Remains: Airport and Airline Checklist Check TSA screening, airline baggage policies and international paperwork before flying with cremated remains, with a practical airport checklist.