Some of the ashes of Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi have been scattered near Mumbai to mark the 60th anniversary of his death."MB004195", "2452785"
川に散骨する
scatter [spray] one's ashes into [on, along] a river
最近埋葬の仕方で注目されているのが、山や海へ散骨する自然葬。
In fact, "natural" funerals, where one's ashes are spread over the ocean or mountains, have been becoming more popular recently.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1995年3月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT101055", "2360808"
I would feel uncomfortable if 1400 years had passed since I died, and then my grave was dug open. I don't need a grave; I want my ashes to be scattered into the sea, when I die.
海に散骨される
be buried at sea
海に散骨する
scatter [spray] one's ashes in [on, over, out over] the sea [ocean]
We're beginning to see natural funerals (scattering of ashes), funerals held while a person is still alive, joint graves with perpetual memorial services (where there is no successor, so another person stands in place of the family and offers memorial services), and indoor burial plots, including locker-type crypts.〔【出典】『日本人との結婚』(水瓜博子著)◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"YA18-164", "2555599"