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UNITED STATES, December 9, 2002: As more and more people in the United States prefer cremation over burial for themselves and their loved ones, it is found that no one law governs disposition of remains nationwide. With permission from the owner, many states allow for scattering ashes in any manner you wish on private property. However, the general guideline is to check with local county or city ordinances before disposing of remains, including the use of rivers, lakes and along sea coasts, which are popular locations for disposition. Within the federally-owned national forests blanket approval has been granted for scattering ashes at any time. A similar rule is being developed for California state parks. Besides funeral homes, there are organizations that deal with cremations, such as the Neptune Society in California. They are aware of local ordinances and will help individuals navigate local regulations in order to lawfully dispose of cremated remains. Lastly, if you need to mail a loved one’s remains across the country, following certain restrictions, the United States Postal Service does allow cremated remains to be sent through the mail. See “source” above for more information.

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