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For immediate needs or planning ahead.

Through our counsel and caring, we will see you through this period of grief by providing a wide range of professional services, options, and merchandise to honor the dignity of your loved one.

Our caring professionals will coordinate an affordable simple cremation that’s meaningful, memorable, and respectful.

Legacy has cremation options from $895 - $1,395.

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Transportation

  • Transportation of the deceased to the crematory
  • Alternative container (The container the body is cremated in)
  • Rigid container (For the return of the cremated remains)
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Paperwork

During this difficult time, we will assist in securing, filing, and obtaining required paperwork and documents.

  • Obtaining certified copies of death certificate
  • Obtaining cremation approval from the medical examiner
  • Assistance in filing for VA benefits and insurance policies
  • Social security administration forms completed
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I just wanted to say thanks for the beautiful memorial service. It was so personal and dignified (just how my husband would have wanted). Thank you for helping me celebrate such a wonderful life with such honor.

- Kelly Watson

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Resources

How to Honor a Life

How to Honor a Life

Ask us about all the ways we can help you uniquely celebrate your loved one’s legacy: burial at sea, scattering of cremains, interment of the ashes, viewings, and memorial services.

Each can be done with a personal touch.

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Scattering at Sea

Scattering at Sea

Scattering at sea combines a sense of finality with a new beginning, as it returns us to nature and our origins.

If you are considering scattering the cremains of a loved one, we have lots of helpful information.

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Why Legacy

Why Legacy

Like family, we are here to help you in every way possible 24/7. Supportive, caring representatives who are trained to answer all of your questions.

All-inclusive service and guidance through each step of the process.

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Resources

How to Honor a Life

How to Honor a Life

Ask us about all the ways we can help you uniquely celebrate your loved one’s legacy: burial at sea, scattering of cremains, interment of the ashes, viewings, and memorial services.

Each can be done with a personal touch.

Learn More
Scattering at Sea

Scattering at Sea

Scattering at sea combines a sense of finality with a new beginning, as it returns us to nature and our origins.

If you are considering scattering the cremains of a loved one, we have lots of helpful information.

Learn More
Why Legacy

Why Legacy

Like family, we are here to help you in every way possible 24/7. Supportive, caring representatives who are trained to answer all of your questions.

All-inclusive service and guidance through each step of the process.

Learn More

Omaha, Nebraska

Scattering in Nebraska

When someone dies, the decision to cremate him or her can be both a sad and joyous occasion. In Nebraska, cremation services can help you decide what to do with the remains and how it may affect overall your Nebraska cremation costs. They can also advise you of the laws concerning any specific type of scattering.
What is Scattering of Cremains?
Scattering is the action of placing, burying, casting, trenching or otherwise disposing of the ashes or cremains of your loved one. It is the release of the ashes from an urn or other container. It is an act of remembrance. When it comes to scattering the ashes of your cremation services in Nebraska, you need to look at the options. You must also consider the overall cremation costs in Nebraska before you make a definitive decision on both the method and final resting place.
How To Scatter Ashes
Methods may differ but certain things you need to consider when it comes to disposing of the cremains. In all instances, you need to keep in mind these two main points:

  • Have a specific order for scattering. This is particularly true if more than one person is going to take part in the process
  • Always check the direction of the wind. You do not want the ashes to end up somewhere unexpected, like your face and/or hair

Be sure to decide where you want the cremains to go. It is essential everyone is aware of where to go and what to expect.
Also of importance are the techniques. They consist of casting, trenching, raking, green burial, water scattering and air scattering. Before you decide on what method, you also might look at purchasing a "scattering urn." This, available through Nebraska cremation services, can be a helpful tool. On the other hand, you might consider multiple urns. While this might increase Nebraska cremation costs slightly, it will make it possible to share the scattering ritual with more individuals.

Casting

Casting is the method of tossing ashes into the wind. You need to check the wind then toss the cremains downwards.

Trenching

This method involves digging a shallow trench. It can be in the sand, dirt or rocks. You next place the remains in the trench. This can be the ashes or the biodegradable container holding the cremains.

Raking

Common in scattering gardens at cemeteries, this technique is a simple one. You take the ashes from the cremation services in Nebraska, place or sprinkle them on the ground. You then proceed to rake them until they co-mingle with the soil. Make sure the ashes do not escape into the air.
Where to Scatter
When it comes to scattering the ashes, you have plenty of options. By being creative, and being aware of increasing cremation costs in Nebraska, you can obtain personal satisfaction in fulfilling the wishes of the deceased.
Common options for the scattering of remains are:

  • Water scattering: At sea or in a body of water. Be sure to use a biodegradable urn or bag. Toss biodegradable wreathes and flowers as well
  • Air scattering: You can climb up a mountain and throw the ashes off a cliff. Better, still, hire a plane or helicopter. This allows you to truly allow the remains to drift up high into the atmosphere. Add them to a rocket or fireworks, and the possibilities of where he or she goes are endless.
  • Land scattering: Sometimes, you just want to place the ashes in a favorite place. This can be on dry land in a favorite park, garden or even public place

There are many options of where to actually scatter the ashes of the deceased. While the final may come down to the Nebraska cremation costs - planes and boats may be too expensive, another important factor should be the law. What does the law say about scattering ashes in Nebraska?
Scattering Ashes from Cremation Services in Nebraska - the Law
When it comes to scattering ashes, there are certain general rules. Some are common sense. You do not, for example, scatter ashes where they will affect the actions of other individuals e.g. close to school yards, in crowded public spaces, in malls or department stores. If you are unsure about what to do with the cremains, ask. See if the city, town, county, township or village has a bylaw or ordinance in effect against the scattering of cremains.
In Nebraska, cremation services are legal and you can keep the remains in your home. You can also scatter them in certain approved locations. That being said, however, a law on the books does prohibit "grave robbing." The same law includes a reference to tossing the remains of humans or "burial goods." This is not a minor misdemeanor. It is a Class IV felony.
In other words, do not scatter the ashes of the remains anywhere until you are sure you are not breaking the law. Talk to us. We can help you. Not only can we guide you through this difficult time we know the law and can thus prevent you from making a mistake sure to increase the overall cremation costs in Nebraska.