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About:
Garden of Remembrance
Most crematoria and many burial grounds have a garden of remembrance. In the case of crematoria these normally provide an area for interment or scattering of the ashes, this is usually in a place which can be easily identified in the future.
Churchyards
Churchyards do not usually allow the scattering of ashes, preferring either burial or strewing.
Interment in a grave or
ashes plot
Ashes may be interred in a grave even if that grave is full for normal burials (providing there is a legal right of burial). Most churchyards, crematoria and Local Authority Cemeteries have a dedicated area where individual small graves called Ashes Plots can be purchased. Woodland burial sites are also available for the interment of ashes, however, not all will allow this.
Columbarium or Crypt
Some crematoria have a columbarium; this usually takes the form of a covered walkway between the crematorium chapel and the Garden of Remembrance. One or both walls of the walkway are usually made up of small compartments called Niches, these hold at least one urn or casket, they are then sealed with a memorial tablet. Where a crypt exists either at a crematorium or church a similar procedure is adopted allowing for one or two urns to be contained behind a memorial panel.
Burial/Scattering at Sea
Ashes may be scattered or buried at sea, however, there are relatively stringent conditions with regards to burial.Private Procedures
You may wish to scatter the ashes privately at a favourite place, depending upon your choice of area landowners permission may need to be sought. You may also need to inform the water authority if the land adjoins a waterway.
Points to consider before purchasing an urn.
1. What size urn will I need?
The industry guide is that for every pound of body weight, allow one cubic inch of cremated remains. Standard size urns have approximate 200 cubic inches of internal volume and are suitable for an average adult.2. How easy is it to open the urn to scatter the ashes?
Consider purchasing a multi- purpose urn, these are suitable for display, burial, scattering of ashes and often can be turned into a bird house or hedgehog house after ashes have been scattered.
3. How do I seal the urn if I want it to be displayed only?
Urns typically have either a screw off lid or a screw off plug in the base. An urn can also be permanently sealed with a good quality sealant epoxy resin. Simply apply the epoxy around the screw thread of the lid or plug and then securely tighten on to the urn.4. Who puts the ashes into the urn?
When you receive the cremated remains back from the crematory or funeral home, the remains are normally contained in some type of plastic or cloth bag. If you supplied an urn or ordered one through the undertaker, then the undertaker would place the ashes into the urn for you. You may place the ashes into the urn yourself if you wish to do so.
5. What is a Companion Urn?
A companion urn is a larger than normal urn and is to hold the remains of two people. Sometimes also referred to as a double urn.
6. What is a keep sake Urn?
A keepsake Urn is a small urn that holds a small portion of remains. A Keepsake is a nice option when there are several family and friends that would like to have a portion of your loved ones remains. A keepsake can also be used to hold a lock of hair or dried flower or small photograph.
Your keepsake will have a threaded top or bottom that will allow you to fill your keepsake. You would have to fill a keepsake urn yourself however, should this be uncomfortable action for you to do, talk to your funeral director or funeral home and ask them if they will do this for you.
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Purchase a cremation urn... All urns £35.00 + £8.60 postage
Wychwold Urns, environmentally friendly, suitable for burial.
Includes Small Memorial Plaques and ground stake.
Photographs used are high quality images - Photographer Sarah Long.
Unbleached calico ashes bag inside, double pull ties.
Price:
£35.00 + £8.60 postage, for any design. (postage for mainland UK only)
Personalise it by using your own picture, painting, or varnishing it.
Step 1: Choose the urn shape- Rounded corner chest, Rounded corner upright, Small feet upright .
Step 2: Enter your details
Step 3: Include the text for a memorial plaque.
Step 4: Choose border type for plaque.
Step 5: Choose motif for plaque. We will send you a proof for the plaque, to the email address you supplied.
Step 6: Choose a frame or fretwork front.
Step 7: Choose a photograph or fretwork design.
Step 8: Please tell us your preferred method of payment. We accept Card payments via Pay Pal (you do not need a Pay Pal account), Bank Transfers and Cheques.
Order your urn now...... this is an order system, you will receive confirmation of your purchase and plaque proofs prior to payment being made. All urns come with two plaques one of which can be used to mark the place of scattering. Prices include postage and packaging.
