Tips For Selecting And Using Biodegradable Cremation Urns

By Sally Delacruz


Cremated ashes can be legally disposed of in several different ways. When wanting to scatter the ashes of a deceased person at sea, however, people have to refer to some fairly specific requirements. One of these is the need to use biodegradable cremation urns. It is safe to put these vessels into the sea. They will be gradually broken down by the elements and they will not cause harm to the environment in the process.

The biggest appeal of these designs is the fact that they are friendly to the environment. Cremated ashes contain a number of strong contaminants, which is why there are so many rules pertaining to the disbursement of these ashes. This is largely due to the fact that most people are embalmed for a private viewing ceremony before cremation. Embalming fluids do not leave the body before burning and thus, they are still present in the ashes.

Dental fillings as well as other synthetic products can be included in the resulting ashes also. This makes it necessary for containers to be air and water tight if they are going to be sent out to see. It can be comforting to know that the container is going to be broken down so that the enclosed ashes will eventually be released.

Although these containers might seem like they are very basic in their design, they can actually be very ornate and attractive. There are a number of aesthetically pleasing options available. This means that you will be able to find both eclectic and traditional structures as well as a number of affordable products.

You can use green urn products for more than at sea disposal. These are commonly used as keepsake holders and as part of traditional burial plans. Putting ashes of a deceased person in a cemetery plot will provide a place where people can visit and pay tribute to those who shared their lives, without having to spend the high costs of more conventional burial arrangements.

The manner in which the ashes will be housed or interred, however, is going to play an important role in determining which urn design will work best. Many families invest in small-sized plots for interring the ashes of their loved ones. A number of cemeteries now have landscaped gardens for the interment of cremated ashes.

Columbariums are also a burial option for cremated ashes. These structures are large and contain a number of vertically positioned niches. Families can buy niche spaces for the storage of their departed loved ones. Because niches can be fairly small, it is important to choose an urn that is going to fit.

Certain cemeteries will often have very specific requirements that people must adhere to as well. This is often especially true when it comes to a person's selection of burial containers. Although cemeteries might attempt to get people to purchase containment units from them, this is not something that people are obligated to do. They can work with any supplier of their choosing and should not be charged handling fees by funeral homes or cemeteries in the process.




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