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banksmandy
Jan 26, 2012, 07:55 AM
Does anyone know who I would need to contact about having my mom's ashes resumed. Thanks
JudyKayTee
Jan 26, 2012, 08:07 AM
Having ashes resumed? I have no idea what you mean.
What are you trying to accomplish?
smoothy
Jan 26, 2012, 08:09 AM
I second what Judy asked... I guess you are talking about your MOTHERS ashes? What do you need done, RETURNED? From who? Or do you mean put into a new URN?
You can't "resume" a body or ashes. You can "resume" an activity you stopped for some reason.
J_9
Jan 26, 2012, 08:14 AM
Were the ashes buried? If so, why do you need them dug up again?
banksmandy
Jan 26, 2012, 08:19 AM
Sorry for not making myself clear. My mams ashes are in a plot at the cemetery. I hate the cemetery and it has no meaning when I visit her grave. I want her ashes to take home and either keep or burry them in the garden
JudyKayTee
Jan 26, 2012, 08:36 AM
You mean EXHUMED. You need a Court Order in my area.
You can't just dig up ashes and move them.
Can you bury ashes on private property in your area?
ballengerb1
Jan 26, 2012, 08:44 AM
Depending on where you live private property may be allowed. You can't dig up the ashes on your own even if the cemetery says OK. Where are you? Cremation Ashes: exhumation order allowed | Scattering Ashes (http://www.scattering-ashes.co.uk/creamation-ashes-exhumed-in-rare-judgement/1256/)
banksmandy
Jan 26, 2012, 09:20 AM
I am in england. I do know that ashes are allowed to be buried on private land.
ballengerb1
Jan 26, 2012, 11:34 AM
You would first have to petition the crown to exhume the ash container from the cemetery
banksmandy
Jan 26, 2012, 01:46 PM
Thanks guys you have all been very helpful x
JudyKayTee
Jan 26, 2012, 02:47 PM
I'm sorry for your loss - it's difficult when your mother dies. I hope you find peace - and that might involve moving her ashes.
AK lawyer
Jan 26, 2012, 11:38 PM
Does anyone know who I would need to contact about having my mom's ashes resumed. Thanks
Exhumed? Ashes are not usually buried, so what are you asking?
ballengerb1
Jan 27, 2012, 09:22 AM
Ashes can be buried and frequently are.
JudyKayTee
Jan 27, 2012, 09:28 AM
Very common in my area - in fact, I think it's ridiculous to have to purchase a whole plot to bury ashes... but those are the rules.