The Surprising Truth About Louisiana Laws on Scattering Ashes

As we witnessed the incredible Easter Sunrise Service this past Sunday at Hill Crest Cemetery in the Haughton area, the topic came up regarding cremation.

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Actually, the conversation began with my wife revealing to our family that the two of us had elected to be cremated after any usable organs could be procured from our bodies through the Organ Donor program.

And I honestly believe that’s one of the greatest gifts we can give our boys is letting them know, in advance of our passing, that we have already handled all the heavy lifting in regards to funeral arrangements. That’s a really tough road for anyone to tackle, especially while they’re in the midst of all the emotions associated with the loss.

The only thing they’ll have to handle will be to notify our insurance company. All the funeral arrangements and the associated financial responsibility will be handled…

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