Cremation Services: 3 Creative Ideas For Your Loved One's Remains

If you are looking to stay away from the traditional burial, columbarium, and scattering of the ashes, then you have a lot of options at your disposal. Believe it or not, there are actually a lot of interesting and unique ways that you can disperse your loved one's cremated remains. Some may be more expensive than others, but there are also some that are more than affordable.

1. Launch Them into Space.

If you have a loved one who has already dreamed of becoming an astronaut or traveling into space, yet was never able to, then this may be something you want to consider. Now, you would think that this would be extremely expensive; however, it might not be as much as you think. Celestis offers a variety of packages to fit various budgets. While some packages may be out of your price range, the smallest package starts at $1,295. If you're worried about your loved one's remains being lost forever, it is possible to pay for a package where the cremated remains to actually return to Earth.

2. Let Them Grow Back as a Tree.

Wouldn't it be wonderful to look out into your front or back yard at a beautiful willow, majestic oak or flowering cherry tree and be reminded of your lost loved one? Well, it can easily be done by allowing the ashes of your loved one to actually provide the nourishment for a sapling and watching it grow. Urns Northwest offers this particular type of service, which they call Memorial Tree Urns, for just $120.00. Keep in mind that you will want to make sure to choose a tree that will grow in your particular zone.

3. Let Them Live with You Forever in a Tattoo.

Another idea is to get a tattoo with your loved one's remains. Some individuals are finding tattoo artists who will mix the cremated remains and the tattoo ink prior to applying it to the skin. This is a way to ensure that your loved one stays with you, by your side, forever. They will never be forgotten, as they will always be with you. However, you will want to make sure you take the time to speak to both your healthcare provider as well as a few tattoo artists about the potential health risks, if any, and opt for a tattoo professional who has experience with the process.

For local prices and cremation options, contact a local funeral home that offers cremation services. Contact a business, such as Final Care Cremation Services, for more information on cremation services. 

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planning for a funeral while coping with the loss

How do you go about planning a funeral for someone that you love when you are trying to cope with the loss? I have had the unfortunate experience of having to go through this twice in the matter of two short years. First, I lost my father and about 18 months later, I lost my mother. I learned a lot during the planning process for my father that helped me get through the process for my mother. Everything that I learned about planning for a funeral while coping with the loss is included here on my blog to help you get through some of the most difficult days of your life.

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