Keeping a Loved One’s Ashes: A Matter of Love and Healing

Losing someone leaves a void words cannot fill. Many choose to keep a loved one’s ashes at home to feel connected,

finding comfort in an urn placed near a photo or candle.

For those who have lost a spouse or longtime partner, this closeness can be especially soothing.

Faith traditions offer guidance but differ. Spiritist teachings encourage returning ashes to nature or a sacred resting place,

helping both the living and departed move forward.

Christian denominations, including the Catholic Church, accept cremation but advise keeping ashes respectfully,

while Protestant views emphasize remembrance and reverence for body and soul.

Grief counselors stress personal healing. If ashes at home bring peace, it is a valid choice;

if not, alternatives like memorial gardens, charitable donations, or keepsake albums can honor memories without deepening sorrow.

Practical matters — quality urns, local laws, and family discussions — are also important.

Ultimately, the question is answered by love and intention.

Whether kept at home, scattered, or placed in a sacred spot, what matters most is honoring the life lived and maintaining a meaningful bond.