Keeping Ashes at Home: What You Should Know
Grief and Connection
“The loss of a loved one leaves an emotional space that words often can’t fill.”
For many families, keeping ashes at home offers comfort as cremation becomes more common,
making the choice deeply personal.
Spiritual and Religious ViewsSome traditions encourage release rather than attachment.
Spiritist teachings suggest that “holding on to ashes too tightly might affect the spirit’s ability to move forward.”
Christianity accepts cremation, but many denominations advise that ashes rest in consecrated places,
emphasizing respect and remembrance.
Emotional Well-Being
Grief counselors stress healing over rules.
“If keeping ashes at home helps someone heal, that can be a valid choice,”
while others may find peace through alternative memorials.
A Personal Decision
Ultimately, “the choice of where to place ashes should reflect love, not fear,”
guided by intention, care, and remembrance.
