Since the Civil War Americans have taken time to remember those that have died in the service of their country. Every Memorial Day names of those lost are read in ceremonies and parades are held. The lost are honored by putting flowers on the graves of the brave men and women who gave their lives […]
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Cremation Rising In Popularity In America
For centuries, much of the Western world preferred burial over cremation more so than Eastern cultures. Over the last several decades, this has begun to gradually shift and more Western countries are adopting cremation practices. In general, the United States has been the exception to this trend, sticking with burial customs. A New Trend Towards […]
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Secure Your Loved Ones Ashes Against Theft
We all feel the value of the remains of our loved ones on a deep level. Many people choose to honour and remember their loved ones by keeping them close by in urns, jewelry, etc. What many never think about is the possibility of those remains being stolen. There isn’t much value in them for […]
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Scattering on Water has the goal to assist their customers as they say goodbye to their loved ones. They believe it can be a memorable and noteworthy experience which can help the healing process too. We are available to assist those that need to talk and to help them think of ways to scatter the […]
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Ash Scattering Ceremony Remembering Pearl Harbor
Scattering on Water wants to help you through your decision to do an ash scattering ceremony for your loved one. After cremation, families must choose what they plan to do with the remains and ashes of the deceased. Some people make their desires known and others don’t. However, as a tribute, many families try […]
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Put yourself in the shoes of a thief breaking into a car. You’ve busted a window, or popped the lock and now the clock is ticking. You have to get everything you can grab as quickly as possible. It’s probably dark so your visibility is low. Just stuff it all in the bag and sort […]
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Pearl Harbor Survivor Honoured
People that give their lives for their country should be remembered for their service. Those that were killed in action or the line of duty are brave and deserve to be honoured. Pearl Harbor Survivor Honoured At Scattering Ashes Ceremony On May 27, a group of people gathered together to remember Alec Boatman, who was […]
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Remembering Vets in Jacksonville
On December 5, 2014, the USS Carney (DDG64) sailed out to honour members of the US armed forces. They scattered the ashes of Vets out to sea. Who Was Honoured in The Scattering Ashes Ceremony? There were many individuals that were honoured in the ceremony. Here is a list of those that we remembered. Lt. […]
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Scattering Ashes at Sea of the Unclaimed
When you lose a loved one, it can be a devastating time. You can’t imagine not doing something to remember them. What happens to those that die, but have no friends or relatives to take care of their burial? In Washington state, this has been a problem for people in Pierce County. Back in December, […]
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Unclaimed Dead Scattered at Sea
When an individual dies and a family does not claim the body, what happens to the person? Each government has a different process. In North Carolina, there is a way that the dead are remembered. What Happens When a Person Dies With No Family In North Carolina, the medical examiners office keeps the person for […]
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