The question of what to do with a loved one’s remains after cremation comes up often. Sometimes families haven’t even thought that far ahead. Before the final decision is made, it would be best to keep a few things in mind. First, realize that if you or someone in your immediate family decides to keep the ashes (cremains) at home, there will come a point later in the future when those who knew and dearly cared for the deceased individual will be fewer and fewer. Not to sound terrible, but honestly, over time the ashes will mean less and less to future surviving family members. That’s just the reality of it. I always try to help families understand the …
