Hindu Traditions: Returning to Nature
In Hinduism, cremation is a key ritual connected to the soul’s transition to its next life. Traditionally, ashes are not kept at home long-term.
Instead, they are scattered in sacred rivers—especially the Ganges—symbolizing purification and spiritual release. Keeping ashes for extended periods may be seen as preventing the soul from fully moving on.
For many Hindu families, the priority is helping the spirit detach peacefully from the physical world.
