From a spiritualist or spiritist perspective, death is not an end but a transition. It’s seen as a moment when the soul separates from the physical body and continues evolving on a spiritual plane.
Spiritist teachings suggest that emotional release is an act of love. Allowing the spirit to continue its journey means trusting that love doesn’t require physical proximity. Instead, it lives on through prayer, memory, and spiritual growth.
This is why many followers of Spiritism recommend scattering ashes in nature — at sea, beneath a tree, or in a tranquil garden — where the elements can symbolize freedom and eternal return. Others may prefer placing ashes in a memorial columbarium or sacred resting place, believing that this honors the spirit’s independence while preserving dignity and remembrance.
For those who find meaning in spiritualist traditions, the emphasis is clear: love continues, but attachment to the physical remains should not hold the spirit — or the living — from moving forward in peace.
