The Urn Review

Casting

This technique involves casting or tossing the remains into the wind. Make sure that you check the direction of the wind, cast the remains down wind- away from you. The lighter ash will blow away in the wind. The heavier ash will fall to the ground.
You may have one person scatter the ashes or you may choose to pass the urn so that everyone has a chance to participate in the ceremony of casting the remains.

Trenching

Dig a hole or trench. The cremains then can be placed in the trench, either directly or in a biodegradable bag or urn.

Raking

In this method the ashes are poured on top of loose ground or sand. A word of caution, hold the urn close to the ground when pouring the ashes out to avoid the wind. Mourners may wish to take turns raking the remains back into the earth.

Important Note

Some people find it comforting to still have a part of their loved one with them. In this case you may want to keep some of the ashes in a wooden urn.

Water Scattering

Water scattering should with the remains in a paper bag or biodegradable urn. This will prevent the ashes blowing back in someone’s face or on the boat.

Air Scattering

Air scattering involves hiring a pilot or air service. Small local airports may be a good resource for this option.