Some people make it clear that they want to be cremated after their passing on. If a deceased family member had this wish, then his or her ashes will be given to you after the cremation service. You can keep the ashes in the urn for decades if you so wish, though, you would at some point have to scatter them. At this point, finding a location that would have a special meaning to your loved one would be a matter of basic importance. There are important facts you need to be familiar with before scattering ashes in Florida.
In the US dispersing of the remains of a relative is not an activity that is as closely controlled as a burial. This however does not mean that you are at liberty to do anything that you please during the activity. It is important for the process to take place in an acceptable manner and you should therefore get well acquainted with a few practical and legal concerns.
Generally, scattering the ashes of a relative after a cremation service is not a process or activity that is regulated by law. This means that it is not illegal and it is also not explicitly protected by federal or even state regulations. While this may be the case, the municipal and local authorities sometimes regulate the process. You therefore need to have a good idea about the permissions and limitations in place within Florida.
When intending to disperse the ashes of your deceased loved one on land owned by the public, you will first need to let the authorities know about this. Permissions will even so not be required if you wish to release these remains on a land parcel that you own. If the area you choose is owned by someone else, you have to seek permission from the property owner in question.
There are practical concerns that must not escape your attention. When deciding on the location for the scattering ceremony, it will be imperative to understand that the remains of a person are not as discreet as fireplace ash. They are white and grainy, meaning that they will be visible on the ground and even in water.
You therefore have a duty of carefully choosing the most ideal location. It is enough to simply avoid areas that experience high traffic. See to it that your location of choice is not close to frequently used paths or roads. You want the final send off of your relative to be dignified without disrupting the peace of other people.
There are instances when a deceased loved one may not have made a direct request that dictates where his or her ashes will be scattered. In this case, you will need to make the choice. You could decide to go for a natural setting like a lake shore, forest, park, golf course or even a bare field. For you to get it right, choose a place that had meaning to the deceased.
In some cases, families choose to scatter ashes in a faraway destination. In other cases, they even decide to forego the whole process completely and decide to incorporate the remains of their family members into jewelry and other precious items. Regardless of how you plan to release these remains, you will need to have the strong support of compassionate and experienced experts behind you.
In the US dispersing of the remains of a relative is not an activity that is as closely controlled as a burial. This however does not mean that you are at liberty to do anything that you please during the activity. It is important for the process to take place in an acceptable manner and you should therefore get well acquainted with a few practical and legal concerns.
Generally, scattering the ashes of a relative after a cremation service is not a process or activity that is regulated by law. This means that it is not illegal and it is also not explicitly protected by federal or even state regulations. While this may be the case, the municipal and local authorities sometimes regulate the process. You therefore need to have a good idea about the permissions and limitations in place within Florida.
When intending to disperse the ashes of your deceased loved one on land owned by the public, you will first need to let the authorities know about this. Permissions will even so not be required if you wish to release these remains on a land parcel that you own. If the area you choose is owned by someone else, you have to seek permission from the property owner in question.
There are practical concerns that must not escape your attention. When deciding on the location for the scattering ceremony, it will be imperative to understand that the remains of a person are not as discreet as fireplace ash. They are white and grainy, meaning that they will be visible on the ground and even in water.
You therefore have a duty of carefully choosing the most ideal location. It is enough to simply avoid areas that experience high traffic. See to it that your location of choice is not close to frequently used paths or roads. You want the final send off of your relative to be dignified without disrupting the peace of other people.
There are instances when a deceased loved one may not have made a direct request that dictates where his or her ashes will be scattered. In this case, you will need to make the choice. You could decide to go for a natural setting like a lake shore, forest, park, golf course or even a bare field. For you to get it right, choose a place that had meaning to the deceased.
In some cases, families choose to scatter ashes in a faraway destination. In other cases, they even decide to forego the whole process completely and decide to incorporate the remains of their family members into jewelry and other precious items. Regardless of how you plan to release these remains, you will need to have the strong support of compassionate and experienced experts behind you.
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