After a cremation, many families bring their loved one's ashes home. For some, that feels right for a long time. For others, it becomes a question that is hard to answer: where should they rest, and when?
There is no need to hurry
There is no requirement for ashes to be scattered immediately following a death. Ashes can be kept safely at home for as long as you need, and many families wait until an anniversary, or until everyone can be together.
- Keep the ashes in the container provided, somewhere dry and settled
- Talk as a family about what feels right, without setting a deadline
- When you are ready, choose somewhere you will want to return to
There is no wrong time. Only the time that feels right for your family.
Scattering at a memorial tree
At Eden Park, ashes can be scattered at your loved one's own tree, within your family's private 25 m² plot. The tree and its plaque become a place to visit together, or to spend time alone.
Every plaque is uniform, matt black with muted gold lettering.
Talk it through with us
If you are wondering what to do with ashes kept at home, a real person will gladly help. Call us on 0800 772 0664, with no obligation.
Choosing when you are ready
Whenever you decide, the arrangements can be made at a pace that suits you. One of us will go through every detail with you before anything is paid.