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The paperwork, the costs, and what to do with the ashes. Written for families around South Bend and Mishawaka, with every fact linked to where it came from.

The first weeks

Death certificates in IndianaWho can order one, what a copy costs, and how many you'll need.

Cremation and ashes

What cremation really costsDirect cremation, cremation with a service, and prices posted near South Bend.Where you can scatter ashes in IndianaYour own land, parks, rivers, Lake Michigan, and who to ask first.What it costs to bury ashesThe grave, opening and closing, a vault if required, and a marker.Do I need an urn vault?Only if your cemetery requires one. How to find out.

Burial

Green burial near South BendWhat a natural burial is, what Indiana law says, and where to find one nearby.Cemeteries near South BendRules and fees for burying ashes, checked at each cemetery.

Looking for something we haven't written yet?

Ask us anything about burying ashes. We'll hunt down the answer, even if it means calling the cemetery ourselves.