Can you keep the ashes of a deceased man in your house?

Death

Ash conservation

(SMS chat with friends)

· How have you been since your grandfather passed away?

· I miss... But it's okay

· It was incinerated?

· Yes, and my grandma promised me I could keep the ashes in my house

· It is impossible to keep the ashes of a loved one at home

(Received Idea)

Can you keep the ashes of a deceased man in your house?

(Expert response)

Indeed, it is a common misconception because since the law of 19 December 2008, it is no longer possible to keep the ashes of the deceased at home.

From now on, the funeral urn can be sealed on a headstone, buried in a grave or finally deposited in a columbarium.

Be aware that if you opt for ash dispersal, it can be done in a space provided for this purpose, cemetery or cinerary site, or in the middle of nature, off public roads of course.

Finally, if you do not know the final destination of the ashes of the deceased, know that the crematorium will be able to keep them for a year.

(Key points reminder)

· The funeral urn can be:

- Sealed on a headstone

- Deposited in a columbarium

- Buried in a grave

· Ash can be dispersed in a designated area or in the open air

· The crematorium may retain ash for up to one year