Disrespectful Things To Do With Ashes
There are certain behaviors and actions considered to be disrespectful things to do with ashes: those are carelessly disposing of the ashes, scattering without permission, ignoring culture and religious customs, mixing ashes without permission, ignoring the deceased wishes, and also keeping them in a keepsake without proper care. Here are more explanation on these things:
Improper Disposal
One of the most disrespectful things you can do with ashes is to dispose of them carelessly. Throwing cremated remains in the trash or flushing them down a toilet shows a profound lack of respect. These are the remains of a person who was loved and cherished – they deserve to be treated with dignity. Proper disposal methods include infusing them into Living Legacy Tree for them to give life to nature even after they have died, treating the ashes to eliminate harmful substances and then choose a natural burial or turning them into beautiful flower memorial gardens. Dispose properly here!
Scattering Without Permission
While scattering ashes can be a straightforward method of disposal, doing so without proper permission is disrespectful and potentially illegal. Many public spaces and private properties prohibit scattering remains. Always check local regulations and obtain permission before scattering ashes. Popular locations like beaches, parks, and sports stadiums often have specific rules about this.
Using Ashes for Entertainment
Some may consider incorporating ashes into artwork, jewelry, or other keepsakes as a way to keep a loved one close. Examples of this are mixing ashes into painting for an art project or using them as part of a prank. These actions may be disrespectful to the deceased unless the deceased has given permission.
Ignoring Cultural and Religious Customs
Different cultures and religions have specific customs for handling cremated remains. Ignoring these traditions can be deeply offensive to family members and communities. For instance, some beliefs require ashes to be scattered within a certain timeframe or in a particular location.
Mixing Ashes Without Permission
If you plan to have one keepsake for more than 1 member of your family, make sure it’s with their consent. Mixing the ashes of different people without the consent of all the families involved is disrespectful. But at Mornington Green Australia, you can mix more than 1 ashes of your family including pets into 1 Living Legacy Tree. This creates a central final resting place for your whole family and also create a special place for family members and loved ones to gather under the tree, have picnics, enjoy games among the grandchildren, and feel peace together.
Keeping Ashes Without Proper Care
While keeping ashes in an urn at home is common, the question to ask is “Is this what they would have wanted”? Is this how they wanted to be tempered?
One way is to turn them into Memorial Trees in a protected garden at Mornington Green. They will continue to provide life for nature and can be visited by family members where their flowers and leaves bloom throughout the seasons.
Ignoring The Deceased’s Wishes
One of the most disrespectful actions is to ignore the wishes of the deceased regarding their ashes. If someone wished for their remains to be scattered in a specific location or kept in a certain way, you should honor those wishes.
Handling cremated remains requires sensitivity, respect, and careful consideration. What may seem acceptable to one person could be offensive to another. Always consider cultural, religious, and family perspectives when deciding how to handle ashes.
