Cremation Ashes Fact Sheet

At Affordable Urns we understand how difficult it is when it comes to planning a funeral. From choosing burial to cremation, selecting the casket or urn, inviting family and friends and everything in between, there is just so much to think of. That's why we've made a cremation ashes fact sheet so that you can have a better understanding of some of the most commonly asked and thought of questions regarding cremation ashes.

How Are Cremation Ashes Made?

Cremation ashes are made by incinerating the deceased body at a crematorium. After the deceased is cremated with a casket, the remnants are removed and carefully grinded up after they've had enough time to cool. This is what we see as the ash and is normally stored in a temporary plastic cremation container box and labelled with the appropriate deceased persons name.

Are Ashes Able to Carry Bacteria or Become Unsanitary?

No, cremation ashes occur at such a high temperature that any and all bacteria, and any other microorganisms, are completely destroyed. Cremation ashes are also a completely inert substance and so therefore don't harbour any sort of bacteria in its purest state. There have been no known associated health risks in handling human cremation ashes.

What Can I Do With Cremation Ashes?

There are many different things you can do with the cremation ashes of your loved one. Once you have collected your cremation ashes from the funeral home or crematorium, you can pick from one of the following arrangements.

Purchase a Cremation Urn

Purchasing a cremation urn for a loved one can be one of the best things to do for them and for helping your family move through grief. You can purchase a cremation urn that fits your loved one perfectly and reminds you of the unique personality. You can place your loved ones' cremation and anywhere in the house and you can even divide their ashes with keepsakes to give to other family members.

Scattering Ceremony

You can handle your loved ones after life care with a scattering ceremony to scatter their ashes at a place of your choosing. This is a lovely way to give you and your family their final goodbyes to your loved one and you can even do it to a place that was special to them, provided you have the necessary permission from the land owner.

Burial

You can consider burying your loved ones' cremation ashes as a way of giving them a final farewell. This can be a great option for families that are on a budget or for loved ones who would have preferred this type of after life care.

Is Permission Needed to Scatter Ashes?

If you are planning on scattering ashes on private land that you do not own or any sort of public land, then yes you do need permission to do so. You can obtain the necessary permissions by simply asking the owner of any private land or by asking the trustee of any park, beach, field or any other public owned land. You may be given some restrictions on how you can scatter the ashes, such as what time of day and where specifically on the land you can conduct your scattering ceremony.

Can You Take Cremated Ashes Overseas?

Generally speaking, you are able to take cremated ashes overseas however you should always check with the consulate of the country in which you are going to and check their local requirements and legalities surrounding cremated ashes entering the country. As a rule of thumb you should always carry the ashes in a sealed urn or other suitable sealed container and also make sure you keep a copy of the death certificate and a copy of a statement from the crematorium or funeral home identifying the deceased, date and place the body was cremated so you can prove your intentions to any customs officers or otherwise interested parties.

Knowing some of the most asked questions in regards to cremation ashes can help you in your time of need so that you can make the right decisions for you and your family. Affordable Urns provides Australians affordable and unique cremation urns while maintaining the best quality to ensure everyone can have access to a proper way to honour their loved ones memory. If you are looking for an exceptional cremation urn, take a look at our site to find your perfect urn today.