Following the law of December 19, 2008which came into force on January 1, 2013, municipalities with more than 2,000 inhabitants are required to create a dedicated cinerary space. Many municipalities have therefore opted for the jardin du souvenir, a space for scattering ashes. What does it look like? How does it work? What does it consist of? Here's a closer look at the Granimond ashes scattering space.
What is the definition of a memorial garden?
The remembrance garden - located in a local cemetery - is a space for scattering the ashes of cremated remains. Cremation is a funeral technique whereby the body of a deceased person is burned and reduced to ashes. Families who have collected the ashes can scatter them in the memorial garden or ash scattering area. They also have the option of scattering them in the wild (off public roads and private property), following a declaration to the town hall of the deceased's place of birth.
How does a memorial garden work?
A garden of remembrance has a precise operating procedure.
This "standard" space requires only a few square meters of floor space in the cemetery. It is therefore very practical.
The cinerary urn, containing the ashes of the deceased, is entrusted to the funeral organizer. A scattering ceremony is then orchestrated by the funeral organizer. The urn is returned and the ashes scattered in the garden of remembrance.
Alternative solutions can also be used, such as the disperser, which is still not widely used. This is an urn whose bottom partially opens under the action of the hand of the master of ceremonies who, by swinging his arm, spreads the ashes evenly.
Scattering ashes in cemeteries is virtually free of charge. A request must be made to the town hall of the commune where the cemetery is located. As a general rule, families are asked to pay between 50 and 100 euros for a scattering. This sum also includes the small plaque marking the name of the deceased and given to the family. In other words, this cinerary space for family remembrance is also quite economical.
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What elements make up the Granimond memorial gardens?
Granimond creates memorial gardens made up of the following elements
- A space for scattering ashes :
This cinerary design includes a sump, quality white marble pebbles and granite borders to define the space. We create harmonious, aesthetic gardens of remembrance that integrate with your existing furniture. We create gardens of remembrance in a variety of shapes: hexagonal, octagonal, square, half-moon, with or without steps. Our granite surrounds can be adapted to your chosen shape and surface area.
- Visit "Lacus-Regia :
It's a space for scattering ashes using a water sprinkling process. The system is patented, and the name has been registered with the INPI since May 2010. It features a water sprinkling system, a sump, white marble pebbles and granite borders. The sprinkler system carries the ashes away beneath the pebbles. They gently disappear into the earth, no longer visible on the surface of the garden of remembrance. This respectful gesture is carried out by families using an optical eye. They scatter their loved ones' ashes with dignity.
- Signage :
Our arrangements include a stele bearing the words "jardin du souvenir" (garden of remembrance) and a marking system bearing the identity of the deceased. We can offer you several granite steles with harmonious, aesthetic shapes to fit in with existing furniture. Signage can also take the form of a Book of Remembrance, a broken column or a Remembrance stele.
- La vasque du souvenir :
Made of granite, this bowl is octagonal or rounded in shape. Its purpose is to bury ashes, rather than scatter them, and its aesthetic, harmonious shape blends seamlessly into existing layouts. It has a limited footprint and therefore requires little space. The size of the basin can also be adapted to your space, according to our different capacities. The basin can be fitted with tamper-proof screws to protect the ashes of the deceased from vandalism.
- Identification plates :
We create blank nameplates for engraving the names of the deceased. This gives families the opportunity to choose their engravers.
What is a memorial garden: what you need to know
A memorial garden is a space for scattering the ashes of the deceased. It is located in a cemetery and is compulsory for communes with more than 2,000 inhabitants, according to the law of December 19, 2008. It consists of a space for scattering the ashes and a number of other elements, such as a remembrance basin, a column or book of remembrance, and a stele. As you can see, this monument serves two purposes: to allow the scattering of ashes and to preserve the memory of the deceased for families.
