From Our Newsletters: Unusual Options for Your Cremated Ashes

Due to factors such as expense and space, more people are opting to be cremated these days. Ashes are then being scattered, buried or kept in more ways than you can imagine…

Fireworks
Have your ashes packed into fireworks and then organise a remarkable firework display in your memory.


Bullets
Similar to the firework idea, ashes can be put into bullet casings and fired off in a salute.


Tattoo 
You can now have cremated ashes mixed with tattoo ink and permanently etched onto your skin.


Vinyl Record
Use ashes to create your favourite vinyl record. Just make sure you choose your song wisely...

Flying High
Rather than spreading a loved ones ashes by foot, why not have them scattered from an aircraft?

In the Garden?
A new idea is to have your ashes made into something that can take pride of place in your garden such as urns that double-up as a bird house or ornamental features.

Chew on this...
A new and fascinating idea of turning one's ashes into pencils has emerged. Apparently 240 pencils can be made out of one person's remains.

Space Dust 
A company now offers memorial space flights that will release a portion of your ashes to orbit the earth, or will simply take your ashes on a mission that will return them to earth afterwards.

Portraits of the Dead
It is possible to have your portrait painted with a mixture of paint and your ashes. A great, visual way for your loved ones to remember you?

Blown Away
You can have your ashes placed into a biodegradable balloon that is released into the air. It eventually pops and your ashes are dispersed.

Underwater Eternal Life
There is now the option to mix your ashes with cement to form an awesome artificial reef! The reef ball will then be placed on the ocean floor to create a dynamic new reef. Family and friends can participate in the casting of the reef and can later dive and visit.

Diamonds last forever?
Another option is to turn your ashes into diamonds. Pet lovers can also turn their beloved animals into an everlasting sparkling reminder.


What would you like to happen to yours?