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If you are going to have cremation services in Urbandale, IA<\/a> for a loved one after they pass on, that\u2019s already a huge decision to make. Once you decide on that, you have to secure a cremation package for that person and after that, you don\u2019t have a timeline on anything else. You can schedule a memorial service for soon after the cremation, or sometime down the road. You can also decide on their final resting place right away, or whenever you want in the future. If you decide that scattering their remains is a good idea, here are some tips on how to do that.<\/p>\n

1-Check Weather Conditions<\/h3>\n

The weather conditions are going to be very important as you look into scattering remains. You don\u2019t want to be standing downwind of the ashes, for example, so it\u2019s important to check wind directions. On particularly windy or gusty days, it might be best to postpone so the ashes aren\u2019t flying around at people. You also want to be aware of rain, high heat, storms, and other weather conditions that might come through the area. You want the ceremony to go well for your family and for your loved on.<\/p>\n

2-Choose The Location<\/h3>\n

You are going to want to scatter your loved one\u2019s ashes in a special location. Look into places that you know they liked when they were with you. Those spots mean something to them and to the rest of your family at the same time. You are going to want to have a location that you know your loved one would appreciate, and also somewhere you can and would want to visit later on as you think of your loved one. You will want to ensure that the legalities are in place and you are able to scatter ashes there as well. If you are unsure, you can talk to the cremation provider to see what locations are okay and where you need extra permission, or even need to avoid the location completely.<\/p>\n

3-Organize A Ceremony<\/h3>\n

There are endless options for a ceremony from something simple to something quite elaborate. Most people like to include their close family and friends and keep things simple from there. You can say a few words, share some memories, and lay your loved one to rest. But you can also have a full memorial around the scattering, if that\u2019s what you want to do.<\/p>\n

4-Use A Scattering Tube\"cremation<\/h3>\n

You can scatter a loved one\u2019s remains from any container, but when you have a scattering tube, it can be easier. If you know you want your loved one to be scattered from the get go, you can get a scattering tube and have their cremated remains<\/a> placed in that right after cremation. If you aren\u2019t sure until later, you can always have your loved one moved from their urn or simple container to a scattering tube without any issues.<\/p>\n

Take your time in deciding what to do around your loved one\u2019s cremation services in Urbandale, IA and ask the professionals for advice any time. You can visit our location<\/a> for more details about the process<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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