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If you are placing ashes in your own garden then there is absolutely no problem. Remember that you may move from that house in the future. </p> <p><img src="/images/urns.jpg" alt="Some natural alternatives to urns" /></p> <p>Eco-friendly urns are available for the storage of cremated remains.</p> <p><img src="/images/biodegradable_urn_ashes_1.jpg" width="300" alt="Acorn Urn" /></p> <p>For families requiring a more dramatic way of scattering ashes we are able to arrange for the ashes to be made into a firework for either individual release or as part of a display. For more information please click<A HREF="fireworks.asp"><B> here</B></A>. </p> <p><img src="/images/photo_ashes_urn.JPG" width="300" alt="biodegradable ashes urn" /></p> <p>We are able to arrange for the ashes to be scattered by plane across either sea or land. 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