The Modern Family: Why Splitting Ashes is Growing in Popularity

With families increasingly living in different cities or states, splitting ashes has become a practical and healing necessity. It allows siblings and relatives to each have a "home base" for their grief.

Addressing the Myths: Does Splitting Ashes "Fracture the Soul"?

A common concern is whether separating remains is "bad luck." Most modern cultural and spiritual perspectives agree that the soul is no longer present in the physical fragments after cremation. Dividing the remains is viewed as an act of shared stewardship and love rather than fragmentation.

How to Respectfully Divide Remains at Home

If you choose to divide remains yourself, follow these professional tips:

• Environment: Perform the transfer indoors on a flat, clean surface. Use a protective layer like a cloth to catch any fine particles.

• The "Primary and Keepsake" Model: Many families keep the majority of remains in a Medium or Large urn while sharing smaller portions in 0.549L Keepsake urns or cremation jewellery.

• Professional Help: If the process is too emotional, most Australian funeral directors or Memorial Parks can perform the portioning for you for a small fee.