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Burial at Sea: Full Body, Cremation, Regulations, and More

Have you ever wondered if you could have a burial at sea? Some people find the idea very romantic and inspiring.

The good news is that an ocean burial is not just for pirates and sailors. It’s an option for anyone who loves the sea – or even the Great Lakes.

Continue to read and find if you are eligible to have your body or cremated remains buried at sea.

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15 Creative Funeral Alternatives to Celebrate a Unique Person

Why do people choose something different than the traditional funeral?

Well, for one thing, people are unique and thus love to honor and celebrate their unique loved one. Plus many of the burial alternatives you’ll see below have never been an option before now.

Thanks to new technology and incredible ideas, there are many ways to celebrate your loved one with a funeral alternative. Take a look below – we have put some great ideas together for you.

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Final Disposition Options: Cremation, Burial, and More

Final disposition is what happens to a body after death. What are your options for burial? For cremation? And what alternatives are available?

Planning ahead and making your final arrangements in advance is a great idea. This will save your loved ones from tons of stress, and it will probably save them money as well.

The first decision you’ll face in thinking about your funeral arrangements is the question of what to do with your body.

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Scattering Ashes: Everything You Need to Know

Scattering ashes is increasingly becoming the favored choice for a loved one’s final disposition.

In part, this is because cremation is much simpler, cheaper, and provides more creative options than a traditional cemetery burial. But then the question becomes, what do you do with the ashes?

Well, most families either place the remains in a cremation urn and bury (in a smaller, more affordable plot), place in a columbarium niche, or keep the urn at home. But a fourth option – scattering – is one of the most romantic, free-spirited, and memorable.

Below, you’ll learn where, why, and how to scatter cremated remains.

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No Funeral or Memorial Service? Here’s What to Do

No funeral? No memorial service? What if someone doesn’t want a big “goodbye?” Is there anything you can still do?

Thankfully, there are alternatives to the traditional funeral. With a little thoughtful planning, you and your family can figure out what will work best. There are numerous ways to remember and honor a loved one that can be meaningful for you.

Continue to read on and find some ideas that will help you honor their memory without dishonoring their wishes.

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How to Create a Memorial Wall: 10 Best Ideas

Let’s talk about how to create a memorial wall in honor of your departed loved one.

This wall could be indoors, outdoors, an entire room, a small space on a wall-mounted shelf, the exterior wall of your garage or shed, the entire back fence, or any other wall surface area.

Here are some creative memorial wall ideas and tips to pay tribute to your beloved.

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How to Memorialize a Loved One (50+ Creative Ideas)

It hurts so badly to lose someone we love. But you can help work through the pain and the grief by memorializing your beloved.

Pick one major project or a few smaller ones. You can do a major, more intentional tribute each year on their “death anniversary” date, or a few small projects at various times throughout the year.

There are many ways to pay tribute to your loved one. Today, we’ll look at 50 creative memorial ideas.

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