Human Ashes Can Be Scattered Near, but not in Hawaiian Volcanoes

Many of us choose cremation as the final disposition method for the remains of a loved one when they die away. This implies that you will eventually have a jar with your loved one's ashes in it, and often one of two things happens. Either you retain the deceased's bones at home on the mantle or you spread their remains according to their desires in order to commemorate them. You can perform this close to a volcano in Hawaii.

Hawaiians are accustomed to living near volcanoes since they have done so since Hawaii's formation, when most people would never want to go near one, alive or dead. The government is cool with you being a part of that after you pass away, as long as you abide by specific guidelines.

Remains must be scattered away from other park visitors. Keep it under wraps. Additionally, they ask that you refrain from doing so in a way that attracts attention to your actions. Basically, avoid making other people uncomfortable.

In Halema'uma'u Crater, ashes cannot be dispersed, and afterward, no one should be able to recognize the remains as human. However, if you pay the $25 charge and file out a permit, you can disperse them close to the volcano.

• Location: Hawaii, USA