Cremation Creativity
A ramble about various cremain use32 total reviews
Comment from Pearl Edwards
I loce your idea of the hour glass here Helen. We used a lovely blackwood chest for Tony's ashes as he was a carpenter and loved working with Blackwood. There are some great ideas around now and this was an interesting read. Cheers
Valda
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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I loce your idea of the hour glass here Helen. We used a lovely blackwood chest for Tony's ashes as he was a carpenter and loved working with Blackwood. There are some great ideas around now and this was an interesting read. Cheers
Valda
Comment Written 18-May-2022
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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Thank you, Valda. I love that you share about Tony and that he loved to work with wood is a wonderful thing and fitting that you chose that kind of box. Thanks for sharing and thank you for the many stars, too. Hugs and blessings!
Comment from jessizero
This was entertaining and informative, as many of your posts are. I always end up learning something from you. Thank you for sharing this story here.
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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This was entertaining and informative, as many of your posts are. I always end up learning something from you. Thank you for sharing this story here.
Comment Written 18-May-2022
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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Thank you so much, Jess! I'm proud of you that you become TOP reviewer in such a short time. Wow!! Congratulations!!
Comment from karenina
Interesting! I knew more and more are opting for cremation but had no idea it was this high of a percentage! AMAZING all the innovative ways people are integrating the cremains in such unique ways! (Although I have to admit, some of those seem kind of "out there.") Funny about the Frisbees...kind of strange to have cremains in a Pringles can but hey, it's his choice, right? I'd like to have my ashes spread out upon the sea...
But, if I'm not mistaken the Catholic Church still takes the stand that ashes cannot be scattered, but must be buried on sacred ground.
At this site:
https://getsure.org/do-catholics-believe-in-cremation/
(updated 5/13/22)
I found these Catholic Guidelines:
The Church has provided strict guidance on how to handle a loved one's ashes:
"The Church requires that the cremated remains (ashes) not be handled by family members."
"It also does not want them present in day-to-day life, as would be the case with keeping ashes in an urn in your home or within "cremation jewelry."
"Finally, the Catholic Church forbids the scattering of cremated remains."
Not sure how I feel about that! TMI? I guess so, but you know me and Google Rabbit Holes!
Interesting write!
Karenina
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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Interesting! I knew more and more are opting for cremation but had no idea it was this high of a percentage! AMAZING all the innovative ways people are integrating the cremains in such unique ways! (Although I have to admit, some of those seem kind of "out there.") Funny about the Frisbees...kind of strange to have cremains in a Pringles can but hey, it's his choice, right? I'd like to have my ashes spread out upon the sea...
But, if I'm not mistaken the Catholic Church still takes the stand that ashes cannot be scattered, but must be buried on sacred ground.
At this site:
https://getsure.org/do-catholics-believe-in-cremation/
(updated 5/13/22)
I found these Catholic Guidelines:
The Church has provided strict guidance on how to handle a loved one's ashes:
"The Church requires that the cremated remains (ashes) not be handled by family members."
"It also does not want them present in day-to-day life, as would be the case with keeping ashes in an urn in your home or within "cremation jewelry."
"Finally, the Catholic Church forbids the scattering of cremated remains."
Not sure how I feel about that! TMI? I guess so, but you know me and Google Rabbit Holes!
Interesting write!
Karenina
Comment Written 18-May-2022
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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It's so strange how many rules the Catholic Church came up with. I wonder what Jesus would say to them. Thanks so much, for reviewing and investigating more! Hugs and blessings!
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This is why I'm a true Christian...but a "Collapsed Catholic."
Comment from royowen
Thanks for this Helen, I must admit I have absolutely no feelings on this subject, as far as I'm concerned my descendants are the inheritors of what Elaine and I "own" but I hope they remember us a little. You are such an asset Helen, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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Thanks for this Helen, I must admit I have absolutely no feelings on this subject, as far as I'm concerned my descendants are the inheritors of what Elaine and I "own" but I hope they remember us a little. You are such an asset Helen, blessings Roy
Comment Written 18-May-2022
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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Thank you, Roy! And you are adding to your legacy of faith, poetry, and wonderful music! Those will last much more than our earthly bodies. Thanks for sharing your praises to the Lord here!
Hugs and blessings!
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I think so too, thanks Helen
Comment from Anne Johnston
Thank you for sharing all this information about cremation. It seems strange for me to go to a funeral where there is just an urn and no casket. The Bible teaches us that when the Lord returns, the dead in Christ will rise with a new glorified body. I often wonder how that can be if our ashes are scattered hither and yon. But with God all things are possible.
reply by the author on 18-May-2022
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Thank you for sharing all this information about cremation. It seems strange for me to go to a funeral where there is just an urn and no casket. The Bible teaches us that when the Lord returns, the dead in Christ will rise with a new glorified body. I often wonder how that can be if our ashes are scattered hither and yon. But with God all things are possible.
Comment Written 18-May-2022
reply by the author on 18-May-2022
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Yes, with God all things are possible and He created ALL things with nothing. He will make a New Heaven and a New Earth for us to enjoy with our NEW bodies! Yay! Thanks again, Anne! Hugs!
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You are welcome
Comment from Carol Clark2
Love these ideas for turning cremains into art. A friend had her husband's cremains added to a living reef in the ocean. I'm sure God can sort all these things out at Jesus' coming. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 18-May-2022
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Love these ideas for turning cremains into art. A friend had her husband's cremains added to a living reef in the ocean. I'm sure God can sort all these things out at Jesus' coming. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 18-May-2022
reply by the author on 18-May-2022
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Yes, I agree. If the Lord can create Everything out of nothing, why would cremation stand in the way of our new bodies? Thanks for the super review and rating, Carol! Hugs and blessings!!
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job, Helen, with your 'rambling.'
You explained many aspects of cremation with
great examples from your meticulous research.
I enjoyed the history of cremation, the ways it
has changed in feelings among people, and the
uses of the cremains.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 18-May-2022
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You did a great job, Helen, with your 'rambling.'
You explained many aspects of cremation with
great examples from your meticulous research.
I enjoyed the history of cremation, the ways it
has changed in feelings among people, and the
uses of the cremains.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 18-May-2022
reply by the author on 18-May-2022
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Thank you, Jan. I wonder if Tim would have wanted part of him sent to space. I don't know how much that costs but it's also becoming a different kind of funeral but I shudder to think of all the mess we're making up in space. Sigh. Hugs!
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His ashes were s[read under a tree at McDonald Observatory near Fort Davis, Texas. I wrote 'Under a Tree' for him.
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Yes, I remember your poem about that. I was just wondering if he would have liked the moon or space options.
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I believe he would've liked that option.
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Comment from robyn corum
Helen,
Eighty percent??? That's insane! Wow. All my life, growing up, my mom told me she wanted to be cremated. It killed me. Horrified me. Just recently, she told me she's decided she doesn't care. She knows it bothers me, so she's okay either way. --sigh-- I have no idea.
But your article is really informative and helpful. As always. Thanks so much!
reply by the author on 18-May-2022
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Helen,
Eighty percent??? That's insane! Wow. All my life, growing up, my mom told me she wanted to be cremated. It killed me. Horrified me. Just recently, she told me she's decided she doesn't care. She knows it bothers me, so she's okay either way. --sigh-- I have no idea.
But your article is really informative and helpful. As always. Thanks so much!
Comment Written 18-May-2022
reply by the author on 18-May-2022
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I know - it sounds weird especially if you learn about the whole cremation process which isn't very good for the environment either. But there are better ways - I like the composting idea. Oh well. Sorry for the morbid topic. Thanks for reviewing anyway, Robyn! Hugs!
Comment from Ulla
Hi Helen, absolutely, I couldn't agree with you more. Cremation gives us a lot of choices, and takes a bit of the solemnity out of it all. In Denmark where I grew up 99 % gets cremated. Here in Spain where I live 99% don't. So there you go. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 18-May-2022
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Hi Helen, absolutely, I couldn't agree with you more. Cremation gives us a lot of choices, and takes a bit of the solemnity out of it all. In Denmark where I grew up 99 % gets cremated. Here in Spain where I live 99% don't. So there you go. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 18-May-2022
reply by the author on 18-May-2022
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Really? So interesting! So what happens if they run out of space in Spain? Thanks so much, Ulla! Hugs!
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They don't seem to run out of space. Here they are not put into the ground. The body is cemented in to a space in the cemetery. It's like being put into an a drawer. I have to write about it and show pictures. Also, when you die, you're buried 24 hours later. But that has to do with the heat.Ulla:)))
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Oh my! That sounds too soon! Aren't there stories of people reviving ? Yes, please write about it.
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I know, I have often asked myself that very same question. I do have to write about it. Lol
Comment from nancy_e_davis
What will they think of next? I will be cremated because it is not as expensive as interment. My Husband was cremated as well. Undertakers are pricing themselves out of the business.
This was certainly interesting, Helen. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 18-May-2022
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What will they think of next? I will be cremated because it is not as expensive as interment. My Husband was cremated as well. Undertakers are pricing themselves out of the business.
This was certainly interesting, Helen. Nancy:)
Comment Written 18-May-2022
reply by the author on 18-May-2022
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Thank you, Nancy! I liked the creative ideas and the many ways we can keep our loved ones' cremains with us. Hugs!
