3 Top Cremation Trends to be Aware of

You've probably heard before that cremation is now the go-to option for many people who are either preplanning for themselves or planning for a deceased loved one. Traditional earth burial used to be the top choice by a wide margin, but things have changed quite a bit. Here are 3 of the top trends to consider before a Savage, MN cremation. 

1. Scattering Parties 

You might be wondering what on earth a scattering party entails. After the cremation, you might want to have a memorial that commemorates the deceased and what the person meant to your family, friends and acquaintances. This sort of event is the perfect environment for a scattering party. If your deceased relative specified what to do with the ashes, you'll definitely want to honor this request. But if there was no such request, you can use your imagination. Did the person enjoy the great outdoors? Then you can have a scattering party at a camping site or at a private cottage in a rural environment. Did the person like to go fishing, then renting a small boat and scattering the ashes on the water might also be a fitting tribute. Let your imagination run wild as you set up a scattering party that commemorates the deal and encourages the living. 

2. Cremation Jewelry 

Did you know that you can transform the cremation ashes of your deceased loved one into jewelry? What this means is that you can potentially turn ashes into diamonds or other precious stones. How's that for being able to keep a loved one close? You can then increase the value of the cremation jewelry by passing them down from generation to generation like a heirloom. This top cremation trend will cost you a pretty penny, but the price points have actually fallen over the last little while given new advancements in the technology used to make cremation jewelry. 

3. Painting with Ashes 

Another key cremation trend involves mixing a portion of the ashes with paint and then painting a picture. You can either do it yourself if you have the artistic flare to take on such a project, ask someone you know to do it or even hire a professional to take on the task. If you paint a picture of the deceased using the person’s own cremation ashes, you’ll end up with a picture that is even more meaningful than if you merely had a photo of the dearly departed. 

When you need cremation in Savage, MN, look no further than Scott County Cremation, the premier provider of direct cremation services. Call us at (952) 402-9000 for a free consultation on your body disposition needs or come and visit us at 833 Marschall Rd Shakopee, MN 55379 for an in-person consultation that is, as always, complementary. Death is never an easy thing for any family to face, but we can help make the body disposition as stress-free as possible. We’ve built a reputation of providing the best direct cremation services around, so let us know how we can help.