Help me decide what to do with my parents ashes

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I released my dad's ashes into a river. (I'm from a culture where the river/ocean is traditional. The idea is so that their soul can be completely released from any connection to their earthly remains and be free.)

This can cause a clash of cultures. In New Zealand, the Maori do not like ashes being released into waterways, which they regard as sacred. The Hindu community prefers to release ashes into waterways, causing conflict between the two communities.

So be private about it. I'll assume OP is posting from the DMV. Not rubbing it in the face of a Maori shouldn't be too hard.

The point is that what is normal for one culture may be an afront to another culture. The same issue arises here in the US, particularly with tribal lands.

https://www.nhonews.com/news/2021/jun/23/nps-prohibits-scattering-ashes-grand/ T

They've prohibited scattering ashes at the Grand Canyon.

[Anonymous]

You can turn them into a diamond and then always have a sentimental keepsake. There are a few companies that will do this.

[Anonymous]

Reputable company that can make arrangements:

Www.seaservices.com

They have all the permits and you can have a service on the boat or have the company scatter the ashes with no one present but the crew.

[Anonymous]

Was there a park or beach they enjoyed? Or do u know where they met?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I plan on dispersing my mothers ashes one solo cup at a time in places that were significant to her and I.

That’s what I would do.

Screw telling the government.

Unless someone can convince me that it’s bad for the environment.

[Anonymous]

I would keep some in a small keepsake. Maybe a box, the locket thing, or the diamond. Then I would scatter a bit around in our favorite places as I went. Or maybe just bury them in my yard.