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