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    harry 32 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 16, 2013, 04:04 AM
    Help with claiming some of my fathers ashes
    My mother died when I was 3, my father remarried but died 5 months ago his second wife has now died and my stepfamily want to mix dads ashes with hers. I would like some ashes to put with my mother,but the family are not agreeing to this. Is there anything I can do legally to have some of my fathers ashes to put with my mum, and how can I do this.
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    Aug 16, 2013, 04:14 AM
    Saying 'mum' suggests that you are in the UK?
    I don't know the law there, but in general, there just are not laws that divide ashes. Where I live, the ashes go to the person who pays for the cremation.
    You could try the idea of paying for a 1/2 cup of ashes (there really are quite a bit, at least 2 quarts/litres, because it includes a box), but don't count on that working, if being nice didn't help.
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    Aug 16, 2013, 04:59 AM
    Consult a solicitor. You will have to go to court to force the issue.
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