Keeping Ashes at Home: What You Should
Personal Meaning
For many, keeping ashes at
home brings comfort after loss,
offering connection when
“words often can’t fill” the space grief leaves behind.
As cremation rises,
families weigh emotional needs and beliefs.
Spiritual Perspectives
Views differ by faith. Spiritist teachings warn that
holding ashes too closely may hinder moving on.
Christianity accepts cremation,
but often advises ashes be placed in consecrated spaces,
emphasizing “respect, remembrance,
and honoring both the body and the soul.”
Grief and Healing
Counselors stress there are no strict rules.
If keeping ashes brings peace, it can be healing.
If not, alternatives like memorial gardens or
albums may offer “comfort and closure.”
Practical Considerations
Urn quality, future plans, and local laws matter.
Families may divide ashes or create keepsakes.
Ultimately, the decision should reflect love,
because “the intention to honor a loved one is what truly matters.”
