Obituaries

Janet Stephens
B: 1930-10-30
D: 2023-05-31
View Details
Stephens, Janet
William Mills
B: 1950-12-08
D: 2023-05-28
View Details
Mills, William
Glenn Van Der Sluys
B: 1955-02-12
D: 2023-05-26
View Details
Van Der Sluys, Glenn
Catherine Klecha
B: 1923-04-11
D: 2023-05-20
View Details
Klecha, Catherine
Jeanie Franklin
B: 1961-05-31
D: 2023-05-17
View Details
Franklin, Jeanie
Susanne Riess
B: 1945-02-20
D: 2023-05-17
View Details
Riess, Susanne
Jose Flores
B: 1958-06-13
D: 2023-05-16
View Details
Flores, Jose
Marie Picone
B: 1940-08-28
D: 2023-05-16
View Details
Picone, Marie
Margaret Decker
B: 1942-06-06
D: 2023-05-12
View Details
Decker, Margaret
Virginia Santarpia
B: 1944-08-20
D: 2023-05-12
View Details
Santarpia, Virginia
Keith Babcock
B: 1958-04-24
D: 2023-05-08
View Details
Babcock, Keith
Beatrice Lewis
B: 1922-04-20
D: 2023-05-02
View Details
Lewis, Beatrice
William Henderson
B: 1936-10-28
D: 2023-04-28
View Details
Henderson, William
Betty Pellet
B: 1934-02-10
D: 2023-04-27
View Details
Pellet, Betty
Janina Wycalek
B: 1946-07-06
D: 2023-04-25
View Details
Wycalek, Janina
Shawn Aikens
B: 1959-01-21
D: 2023-04-25
View Details
Aikens, Shawn
Joseph McCormick
B: 1963-08-15
D: 2023-04-25
View Details
McCormick, Joseph
Stefania Kaminski
B: 1948-04-13
D: 2023-04-24
View Details
Kaminski, Stefania
Carol Zuidema
B: 1933-05-17
D: 2023-04-22
View Details
Zuidema, Carol
Nell Lawrick
B: 1937-04-24
D: 2023-04-21
View Details
Lawrick, Nell
Anthony Tucciarone
B: 1928-09-08
D: 2023-04-19
View Details
Tucciarone, Anthony

Search

Use the form above to find your loved one. You can search using the name of your loved one, or any family name for current or past services entrusted to our firm.

Click here to view all obituaries
Search Obituaries
1 Main Street
Franklin, NJ 07416
Phone: (973) 827-7050
Fax: (973) 827-9193

Ash Scattering Services

For families who have chosen cremation for a loved one, the next decision involves what to do with the remains. Some choose to keep the cremated remains in their home, have them placed in a columbarium niche at a local cemetery, or scatter the ashes in a meaningful place.

Ash Scattering

Cremation provides families with more time to arrange where and how to scatter the ashes. While there is no policing agency overseeing scattering, there are some basics you should know:

  • If you plan on scattering ashes on private property, it's smart to receive written permission from the owner.
  • Public parks require that you obtain a scattering permit.
  • There are no regulations regarding ash scattering on uncontrolled public lands; you need to use your own judgment.
  • You should not scatter ashes within 100 yards of public roads or trails.
  • The cremation container must be disposed of separately and in an environmentally-safe manner.
  • Scattering ashes in inland waters is governed by the Clean Water Act so it's important to obtain a permit from the agency that oversees waterways.
  • Ash scattering at sea must be done at a minimum of three nautical miles from the coastline.
  • Any flowers or wreaths used in the ash scattering ceremony held at sea must decompose. No plastic flowers or other non-decomposable items should be left behind.
  • For ash scattering done at sea, the Environmental Protection Agency requires that you notify the regional office in writing within 30 days after the event.

How to Scatter Ashes

Cremated remains bear little resemblance to ashes; they look and behave a lot like small-grained gravel. However, there are some fine-grains mixed in so be sure to check the wind direction before scattering into the air or a body of water.

The technique of trenching is another option. Dig a small trench in the location of your choice, place the remains (or a biodegradable urn containing the ashes) within, and cover with soil.

Raking is another technique used. Pour the remains on the surface of the soil and use a rake to mix the ashes.

You may also wish to check out our selection of scattering urns prior to making plans for your ceremony. Should you need advice on how to design a meaningful ceremony, feel free to call us at (973) 827-7050.
 

52 Weeks of Support

It's hard to know what to say when someone experiences loss. Our free weekly newsletter provides insights, quotes and messages on how to help during the first year.