In this episode, Nichola and Jason talk openly about cremated remains — often referred to as ashes — and explain what happens immediately after a cremation.

They guide listeners through the full process: from how ashes are received back into care, carefully checked, signed for, and logged, to how they are stored safely and respectfully until families decide on their final resting place. Jason and Nichola highlight the importance of accurate identification and record keeping, especially as procedures have become more stringent following national events in recent years.

The conversation also explores common questions families ask — who can take charge of ashes, whether they can be split, how to transport them abroad, and how long funeral directors will safely store them.

Nichola and Jason then discuss the sensitive topic of unclaimed cremated remains, why some ashes stay in care for many years, and the emotional and practical reasons behind this. They conclude with a compassionate look at final resting options — including burial, scattering, columbarium niches, and modern memorial choices such as jewellery, artwork, tattoos, and memorial diamonds.

A thoughtful and informative episode offering insight into what happens after cremation, and how every set of ashes is treated with dignity, respect, and care.