What to Do with Cremated Remains at Home: Meaningful Options

June 25, 2025

Cremated Remains at Home? Here’s What You Can Do Next

Bringing a loved one’s cremated remains home is a deeply personal choice. For many families, it brings comfort and closeness in the days and months after a loss. Over time, however, those remains may be placed on a shelf, tucked away in a closet, or even passed between generations with no clear plan for the future.



If you’ve found yourself wondering what to do next, you’re not alone — and there are thoughtful, respectful ways to honor your loved one’s memory for years to come.

Meaningful Memorial Options for Cremated Remains

At all five of our cemeteries, we offer a variety of thoughtful and beautiful ways to provide a permanent place of rest:

See our cemeteries here: https://www.robertsfuneralhome.com/services/our-cemeteries


🕊️ Columbarium Niches

Granite or marble structures designed to respectfully house urns above ground. Some can be personalized with engraved plaques, photos, and other special touches.


🌿 Burial of Cremated Remains

Cremation doesn’t rule out burial. We offer dedicated cremation plots where remains can be interred with a marker or monument—just like traditional graves.


🌸 Memorial Benches and Trees

For those seeking a unique tribute, we offer options like memorial benches or living tree dedications that incorporate cremated remains in a peaceful setting.


👪 Family Estates or Companion Spaces

Planning for future generations? We offer cremation estates and shared memorial areas for couples or family members to be remembered together.

We invite you to call us and schedule an appointment to explore the meaningful options available for your loved one’s final place of rest.

Wooster   * 330-345-5665 

Marietta   * 740-373-2924

Ashland   * 419-289-8958

Mt. Vernon * 740-392-6766

Seville    * 330-334-1204


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