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How do I store cremated remains?
In most states, you may choose any of the following
methods of disposition of cremated remains:
Placement of the urn in a niche columbarium or mausoleum
- there may be additional charges for endowment care, opening or
closing, recording, flower vase, nameplate, and urn.
Burial of the urn in a plot in a cemetery - there
may be additional charges for endowment care, opening or closing,
recording, urn, outer burial container, flower vase, and marker.
Retention of the urn at your residence - the funeral
establishment or crematory will have you sign the Permit for Disposition
showing that the remains were released to you and will file it with
the local registrar. You may not remove the cremated remains from
the urn, and you must arrange for their disposition upon your death.
Storing of the urn in a house of worship or religious
shrine if local zoning laws allow.
Scattering in areas of the state where no local prohibition
exists and with permission of the property owner or governing agency.
The cremated remains must be removed from the container and dispersed
into the soil, or buried, so they are not distinguishable to the
public.
Scattering of the remains in a cemetery scattering
garden.
Scattering at sea, at least 500 yards from shore (this
also includes inland navigable waters, except for lakes).
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