[elizabeth52]

Probably not a popular topic, but is there a cemetary in the Villages? We just returned from visit and have decided to move there, so lots of questions are popping into my head (keeping a notebook!).

[pooh]

There is a private one near the Caroline postal staton. I don't know the specifics, maybe someone can enlighten us.

[KayakerNC]

They only moved the headstones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41tO0xwSsco

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Here's an older thread with some additional info on that cemetery:

Cemetery on Stillwater Trail

Bill

[Avista]

New Covenant Methodist Church will have a beautiful Columbarium on a lake near their church on HyWy 101 behind Crispers.

St Georges Episcapal church has a Columbarium.

Hope Lutheran Church on 466 has a Columbarium

[gocubsgo]

Lady Lake Cemetery by Silver lake is the only one I have seen.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Avista

New Covenant Methodist Church will have a beautiful Columbarium on a lake near their church on HyWy 101 behind Crispers.

St Georges Episcapal church has a Columbarium.

Hope Lutheran Church on 466 has a Columbarium

Looking to see what a Columbaruim is.

First guess is ...your ashes in a Column?

[gocubsgo]

Yes, graciegirl. It's on Griffin Road on the side of the church. I'm thinking that's for ashes. There are lots of names on the black Column.

[elizabeth52]

Thanks everyone!

[Swampy]

Does anyone know whether it is legal to scatter ones ashes in the ocean? I hate the idea of taking up space after I pass away.

Swampy

[CatskillBill]

Originally Posted by Swampy

Does anyone know whether it is legal to scatter ones ashes in the ocean? I hate the idea of taking up space after I pass away.

Swampy

How to Scatter Ashes - techniques and ideas for spreading ashes

Techniques for Scattering Ashes (Cremated Remains)

Just make sure all the ones scattering the ashes are upwind.

[mrfixit]

Originally Posted by Swampy

Does anyone know whether it is legal to scatter ones ashes in the ocean? I hate the idea of taking up space after I pass away.

Swampy

I do not have a firm answer....but........GO FOR IT.

My wifes' Parents were scattered from a hired 65 footer complete with crew.
The whole "fam-damily" came from across the country.

From Marina we went close to their favorite "Summer Spot".....
.....right up to where the dolphin swim up and down the coast daily.
We enjoyed a visit from a pod of about 30 dolphin during the
ON Board ceremonies...
..............the Dolphin stayed with us for for quite some time......
..it was almost as if they were being polite and did not want to leave
during the ceremony.

We also had a MAJOR balloon release at Sunset....
..................(while the TIDE swept along our feet).....
......... finished the evening with a Celebration of Life on Beach.....
.........................................reminisci ng about the good old days.

We got permits from Coast Guard to approach the dolphin runway........
.....got permits from Airport and Feds for the timing of Balloon Release..
.....bought "special permit" from the Town to legalize a Bonfire on Beach.

When we asked Coast Guard if it was OK to sprinkle the ashes ............
...................she answered with her hands doing the..........
...................SEE no Evil....HEAR no Evil...SPEAK no Evil routine,
...................followed by a Thumbs up, a Smile, a pat on the back...
...................then the words......................" So sorry for you loss"