Are human ashes considered property?

After careful consideration, the appellate court found that “given the sensitive nature of the subject matter, and the fact that, historically, cremated remains have been treated the same as the body, neither constituting ‘property,’ we decline to craft a policy at odds with our history and precedent.” In other words.

Who is entitled to ashes?

Nobody owns a body – there is no property in a dead body. The person entitled to possession of the body is the person who is under a duty to dispose of the body. A crematorium authority must hand over the ashes to the person who delivered the body for cremation.

Is it bad to separate ashes of a loved one?

The law considers ashes to be the same as a body, so is unwilling to rule for separating them amongst different parties. Take your time to discuss with your family and or friends, your lost one’s wishes, and how you all feel it would be best to move forward with their remains.

Can a daughter return her father’s ashes?

I now have mom’s ashes but daughter won’t return dad’s ashes, decorated veteran to be buried in Arlington, mom too. because the cost of attorney is so high, I have to let it go and know that my dad is with mom now an that’s that. If I don’t let it go, it will kill me. So sorry for anyone who has evil family members.

How can I get my mom’s ashes back?

I’ll suggest a couple of things be added to the attorneys request for return of ashes: get an estimate or two for the cost of a full cremation and vault or mausoleum for mom – this won’t be cheap either.

Why do my siblings want to take my father’s ashes?

I feel my siblings are being vengeful for past issues with my mother and are trying to show their “loyalty” to their father. Ironically, you could count on on hand the number of times they visited in the last 5 years of his life.

Is it true that my dad’s ashes are being held hostage?

This field is required. Yes, that is exactly what it seems like that my dad’s ashes are being held hostage. My brother offered to take them to his place as my mother was so distraught that she really didn’t feel comfortable having the urn at her house.

Where did my father’s ashes go when he passed?

When my father passed a few years ago, he was cremated. My mother survives him, as well as 5 grown children. My mother was not sure if she wanted to be cremated, so we waited to bury my dad in a Veterans Cemetery until she determined what she wanted to do.

I feel my siblings are being vengeful for past issues with my mother and are trying to show their “loyalty” to their father. Ironically, you could count on on hand the number of times they visited in the last 5 years of his life.

I’ll suggest a couple of things be added to the attorneys request for return of ashes: get an estimate or two for the cost of a full cremation and vault or mausoleum for mom – this won’t be cheap either.

This field is required. Yes, that is exactly what it seems like that my dad’s ashes are being held hostage. My brother offered to take them to his place as my mother was so distraught that she really didn’t feel comfortable having the urn at her house.