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Top 10 ways to spread your ashes

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Green burial

Cremation is a greener way to go than tradition burial and there are many places to spread your ashes from a memorial park to somewhere in the ocean. You are only limited by your imagination and the cost to travel to that location. Many service providers will assist you in your desire to pick that special final resting place. Some of these just require you book a trip to that location while others require assistance from a professional to coordinate the spreading of your ashes. The easiest one is in your own garden while having your ashes transported to space may take you waiting in line.

1. July 4th Fireworks

Go out in style. You urned it.

Several people have chosen this way to spread the ashes during a holiday celebration. A fireworks company will manufacture fireworks and include some ashes.

2. Sailboat in the Caribbean

This is one one of the most popular and easiest to do. Charter a sailboat to go where you wish to visit in the Caribbean and along the way, you can spread the ashes along the water. A perfect ending for someone who loved the water. Check sailing charter companies.

3. Helicopter over the Grand Canyon

Biodegradable Green urnsYou can hire a helicopter to take you over the Grand Canyon and there let fly the ashes to spread out with the wind. It will need to be a private charter so check with them first. The tours will not let you spread your ashes from the air.

4. In Space

This would be one of the hardest ones to schedule but soon when they start regular commercial flight to space, it will become much easier. Check with Spacex about price and availability. Soon other companies will join the commercial ventures and you will have many more options.

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5. At your favorite university

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Having your ashes spread at the college of your choice is going to cost and some do not have a policy in place yet. Some people just spread their ashes in the bushes while others specfically want to do it on the playing field. Colleges are now setting up memorial gardens and even columbariums for this. Check with your favorite University.

6. In your favorite national park

Morning in the mountainsWhile the national parks in the US do not tell you that you can spread your ashes there, they do not stop you from doing it. Do it discretely and away from the traffic areas and you will be just fine. After all, you want a good view away from the crowds anyway.

7. At your favorite pro sports stadium

Take the last rideThere are many different stadiums across the US with many different fans. Some fans have been known to take the stadium tour and leave ashes. Others have just walked up to landscaping and spread their ashes.

8. While riding a steam train

Many a steam locomotive is still running today making it easy for those who always wanted to be an engineer to have their ashes spread along the tracks. Take a tour with your ashes and select your spot.

9. In your own garden

How much easier can it be than to make your own spot in their favorite garden and spread the ashes. A lot of people go for the simple route and to keep their loved ones close.

10. In your favorite fishing spot

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For the fishermen, it is all about the best place to catch fish. Everyone has a favorite spot and that is where they want to be for all eternity. They usually aren't hard to find but may reuire a boat for access.

Celebrate a life well lived

Don't forget the memorial service with a theme that fits the way you pick to spread your ashes. Celebrate a life well lived with a toast to those pleasant memories. Either way you pick, go out in style.

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