Are bodies buried 6 feet under?
The bottom line is that cemetery graves in the United States are not always 6 feet deep, and for single gravesites, roughly four feet (1.22 meters) deep is closer to the norm. That said, some cemeteries offer double- or even triple-depth plots, in which caskets are “stacked” vertically in the same gravesite.
How long does it take a body to decompose in coffin?
If the coffin is sealed in a very wet, heavy clay ground, the body tends to last longer because the air is not getting to the deceased. If the ground is light, dry soil, decomposition is quicker. Generally speaking, a body takes 10 or 15 years to decompose to a skeleton.
Can you dump ashes anywhere?
You are free to scatter ashes anywhere on your own private property, but if someone else owns the land, you need to ask permission first. If the property owner says no, find another location. Don’t try to secretly spread the ashes anyway.
Is it legal to dump human ashes in the ocean?
According to the Federal Clean Water Act, you can scatter ashes in the ocean as long as it is done at least 3 nautical miles from shore. All of the major harbors in California have boating services that can take you and family/friends out the proper distance from shore to do the scattering.
Do fish eat human ashes?
Human ashes do not dissolve in the ocean’s waters. Cremains contain harmless minerals as far as the ocean is concerned. The human ashes are mostly dry calcium phosphates. They cause no harm to the waters or ocean life.
What to do with your ashes after you die?
15 unique things to do with your cremated ashes when you die
- Become one with water. :
- Get under someone’s skin. : Some tattoo artists will create memorial tattoos using a mixture of ink and cremated ashes.
- Go out with a bang. :
- A personalized urn.
- Shine like a diamond.
- Live on through music.
- Toolbox urn.
- Float away peacefully.
Can you keep someone’s ashes forever?
Cremains can last for a very long time in an urn, as long as the urn has a strong seal. It’s actually not uncommon for archaeologists to find cremated remains from people who lived over a thousand years ago.