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Is it illegal to spread ashes on top of another grave in a church cemetery?
It is generally not illegal to spread ashes on top of another grave in a church cemetery, but it is important to check the cemetery's rules and regulations as they may have specific guidelines regarding this practice. It is also respectful to obtain permission from the cemetery management or the family of the deceased in the neighboring grave.
Why is spreading ashes illegal?
If you are referring to spreading of cremated remains: It depends on which state you are looking to spread in. In California, to spread ashes in the ocean it must be done 500 yards off shore. One cannot spread ashes themselves off of a bridge, pier or dock. On private land the land owner must give written permission. Some cemeteries offer scattering gardens for one to do the scattering themselves. There are companies that will scatter ashes for you by aircraft or boat, just to name a few options. Here in California ashes can be spread in the Pacific or Bay waters or on land.
Where is Sally Ride buried?
Her ashes were interred next to her father at Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, California.
What is a scattering garden in a cemetery?
A scattering garden is a place in a cemetery where families can spread the ashes of their loved ones.
Does the Roman Catholic Church require ashes to be buried in a consecrated cemetery?
The roman catholic church does not require ashes to be buried in a consecrated cemetery because is not according to the doctrine of the Catholic church.
Spreading human ashes in the state of Maryland?
Yes
How and where to bury a body?
You can bury ashes in your local Cemetery or local Natural Burial Ground. Consider burying the ashes in a place the deceased enjoyed. Some people keep the ashes.
Is it illegal to spread human ashes in Oregon?
No, it is not illegal to spread human ashes in Oregon. A property owner could sue you if you do not ask permission to spread the human ashes on their property though.
Where John Steinbeck's ashes?
John Steinbeck's ashes were scattered in Pacific Grove, California, overlooking the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Steinbeck had a deep connection to the region, as it inspired many of his iconic works.
Is it legal to scatter ashes on other cemetery graves in Sanilac county Michigan?
Yes
Where was Dr. Seuss baried?
Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodor Geisel, was buried in Springfield Cemetery in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Was Pat Tillman buried at Arlington National cemetery?
No. Pat Tillman was cremated, his ashes were scattered at sea.
