The individual who applies for the cremation permit is entitled to possession of the ashes. If however there is a dispute, then the named executor will have the first right to possession.
The person entitled to possession of the body is the person who is under a duty to dispose of the body. A crematorium authority must hand over the ashes to the person who delivered the body for cremation.
Who has the right to possess the ashes? Since they do not form part of the deceased's estate and are incapable of being disposed of under a will, the right to possess the ashes automatically vests in the executor of the estate.
This depends on who applied to the crematorium to have the deceased cremated. Whoever made the application will have control of the ashes. In many cases, this will be the executor, however, it may also be a family member. If there is any dispute regarding possession of the ashes, then the named executor will prevail.
Once the ashes have been collected, they can be: buried in a cemetery in a small plot or placed in a columbarium or niche wall. preserved in a decorative urn and kept at home or some other favourite spot. with consent of the owner, scattered on private land.
Travelers are allowed to travel with cremains in a checked bag, however it is recommended to do so in a carry-on bag to help protect the contents from the risks associated with checked baggage.
There are no requirements for importing human ashes into Australia. There are requirements however, in relation to the container used to hold the ashes. It should be free from contaminants such as soil, and containers made from wood must be declared to the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources on arrival.
The next-of-kin (or the person designated as executor) has responsibility for the ashes. Practically speaking, usually it's the person who arranges and pays for the funeral and/or cremation who picks up the ashes after the cremation is complete. Related: The Cremation Process - How Does Cremation Work?
Once your loved one has been cremated, there are a few things you can do with their remains. Firstly, it's worth noting you don't need to do anything with their ashes if you'd prefer to keep them. You can choose not to scatter them and keep them at yours or a loved one's home.
Do teeth burn during cremation? Teeth usually burn up during the cremation process. Tooth fragments that are not burnt up will be ground during the ash processing.
The 1909 Ashes Urn which was presented to Australia's Cricket Captain Monty Noble on his team's victory over England, sold for $80,600 at Leonard Joel today.
The costs can be recouped out of the assets left behind by the deceased (their 'estate'), however sometimes a person dies without leaving enough money to pay for the funeral. If this is the case then relatives would normally be expected to meet the costs.
The ashes are given to the person who has applied for cremation with the funeral director. The ashes can be collected by the applicant directly from the crematorium or the applicant can nominate the funeral director to collect them on their behalf.
Although there is no right of ownership, there is a right to possession as needed for the purpose of burial arrangements. The right of possession will generally lay with the personal representative who becomes responsible for the funeral arrangements and disposal of the body.
Cremated remains are usually collected by either the funeral director or the person who arranged for the ceremony the day after the cremation. After receiving the ashes, you can decide when and how to divide them up.
As a general rule, it is disrespectful to open an urn contrary to the decedent's wishes or beliefs, or for your own curiosity or benefit. You can be confident that you are treating your loved one with proper respect if you are opening the urn to follow their instructions (for scattering, etc) or to honor their memory.
A deceased loved one, said Father Salsa, should be in a place “accessible to everyone, where they can be venerated,” so a cemetery is preferable to a home. And scattering ashes can be “misunderstood as a sort of religion of nature, while we believe in resurrection,” he said.
Cremation does not “prevent God, in his omnipotence, from raising up the deceased body to new life,” the Vatican says, but it does raise the possibility that the deceased's body, which the church believes is sacred, will not be properly respected by ancestors and relatives.
How Long Do Cremated Ashes Last? Since cremation ashes are mostly made up of bone, and bones are not degradable, the ashes can last as long as a person wants them to. The typical packaging that ashes arrive in after the cremains are sent to a loved one is both air and water-tight.
Ashes (and bodies) are not property and cannot pass under a Will; a Will can contain an individual's wishes regarding their burial, and what will happen to their ashes if they are cremated, but these are only their wishes and are not enforceable by law.
What's really returned to you is the person's skeleton. Once you burn off all the water, soft tissue, organs, skin, hair, cremation container/casket, etc., what you're left with is bone. When complete, the bones are allowed to cool to a temperature that they can be handled and are placed into a processing machine.
The applicant for cremation may collect and retain the cremated remains if required. Some crematoria will keep cremated remains for a limited period and some may make a charge for this service.
Human ashes are like sand and they do not float. They will not dissolve in the water; instead, they will descend into the ocean until they hit the floor. Can we have a service or a mariner's farewell ceremony before we scatter ashes?
Generally, when overseas officials learn an Australian has died, local police are contacted in Australia, who'll then notify next of kin. If the deceased person has appropriate insurance, there are usually established processes for dealing with the death in a foreign country, and any repatriation expenses.
Ashes can be taken on the plane in your carry-on luggage. They will be x-rayed, and should be kept in a suitable non-metal container (see below) You may need to declare the ashes at Customs with the paperwork above. It's best to arrive at the airport early to allow time for security checks.