My uncle died and was cremated recently.
I have been asked by my family to keep
his ashes at my home, until my aunt dies
and they can be buried with her.
I have no concerns about having the
ashes, but I wondered if it was wise, or if
there is anything special I should do so
that they don't effect my well-being?

Dear Maree,
In my opinion, once a body gets cremated and resultant = ash, this material is considered `neutral'.
From my past experience, there is no ill effects in keeping it in the home. However, it is best to place the container in a `respectable' location. For example, on a high table (not within reach of children).
And try to place it:-
1. If there is a specific table just for it; this is ok.
2. On this table, a bouquet of flowers (artificial) also can.
3. Avoid placing this table facing the dining table.
4. Avoid having it's back against the same wall as the toilet.
5. Avoid placing the jar in the kitchen, kitchen cabinet or in the store room.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 1/25/2003 11:06:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
My uncle died and was cremated
recently.
I have been asked by my family
to keep
his ashes at my home, until my
aunt dies
and they can be buried with
her.
I have no concerns about
having the
ashes, but I wondered if it
was wise, or if
there is anything special I
should do so
that they don't effect my
well-being?