ashes

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More than 100 families had been presented with the ashes of strangers.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The legislation prohibits the use of residential properties "specifically for the placement of ashes" as well as the burial of remains outside of cemeteries and areas where ecological burial is legal.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Another said: "How will those enforcing these rules know if the apartments are being used just to store ashes? And how will they deal with those cases?"

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Martínez had the man’s body cremated, and stored the ashes in a wooden niche in the shelter’s small chapel.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

A woman poured ashes into a mortar and pounded them as she called the names of Vatete's relatives who lived too far away to attend the funeral.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer