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Do you have to pay to scatter someone's ashes?

Obviously if I want to do it off of a bridge or something, I have to get permission from the city. But, do you have to pay or get permission if you want to scatter them at a cemetery?

yea I know a repost, but i am not too sure where this fits

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    It is illegal to scatter human remains on public or private land in most places. I don't think they give "permits", however, the open ocean is OK.

    Now for the real facts. No one will know if you do it privately.

  • 1 decade ago

    I don't think so. I scattered my Moms ashes over the buffet at the Petro truck stop (Mom always did like to travel) and I only paid $6.95.

    I guess it depends on where you scatter them and if anyone sees you do it.

  • 1 decade ago

    Save the ashes for icy weather, they are great for sprinkling on the steps and walks, and they won't harm the masonry.

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