After the cremation has finished, you will be contacted regarding the ashes. This is usually a week or so after the cremation has taken place. This is also the time when we may speak to you about what you might like to do with the ashes as there are several options available for memorialising your loved one. Some of the common cremation memorial options are: Placing the ashes in a memorial at a local cemetery Scattering the ashes in a special area Collecting the ashes To find out more about memorialisation, visit headstonesandmonuments.co.nz. You can also speak to your Value Cremations team for some more guidance.