Traditions

What Can My Family Do With My Ashes?

Deciding how to honor cremated remains is a deeply personal choice. At The Gardens of Boca Raton, we provide compassionate guidance and diverse options that respect the wishes of families, ensuring meaningful remembrance in tranquil, dignified settings.

Cremation Memorial Options in Florida

Families considering cremation have several meaningful memorial options. Whether choosing direct cremation, cremation with a memorial service, or a traditional viewing and visitation, we ensure each choice is personalized, dignified, and respectful.

Scattering Ashes: Florida Guidelines

In Florida, families may scatter cremated remains at sea, on private property, from the air, or within state parks. Each option has specific guidelines to follow. At The Gardens, we assist you in navigating these regulations to ensure a respectful and compliant memorial.

Traditional Practices for Honoring Loved Ones

Most individuals choose one of the following traditional ways to honor their loved one’s cremains.

  • Scattering – Carefully planned ceremonies to spread cremains in meaningful locations.
  • Internment – Secure and lasting placement of ashes in designated crypts or niches.
  • Cremation Jewelry and Keepsakes – Creating meaningful personal mementos such as jewelry or art pieces.
  • Home Urns – Keeping cremains in a beautifully crafted urn at home for ongoing remembrance.

Unique and Modern Memorial Options

In recent times, families have found creative ways to honor their deceased, using more innovative approaches to honor their legacy in a way that reflects their interests.

  • Eco-Friendly Memorials – Integrating cremains with nature through tree planting or eco-friendly burials.
  • Space Memorials – Sending cremains to space or releasing them via symbolic balloon releases.
  • Artistic Tributes – Incorporating cremains into paintings, sculptures, or other creative art forms for lasting memories.

Visitation and Permanent Memorial Options

At The Gardens of Boca Raton, we offer a few different ways to honor your loved one’s cremains.

  • Columbariums – Offering both shared and private spaces to house cremains in a respectful, dignified setting.
  • Private Family Estates – Dedicated, customized spaces that honor entire families with architectural personalization.
  • Cremation Niches – Beautifully designed indoor and outdoor spaces providing permanent and serene memorialization.

Why Choose The Gardens of Boca Raton?

We understand that commemorating loved ones involves deeply personal choices. Our compassionate team provides personalized support, ensuring your family’s wishes are fully honored with sensitivity and professionalism.

Contact us today to explore our memorial and cremation options, and create a lasting tribute that genuinely reflects your loved one’s unique life and legacy.

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