I agree that people are being unthoughtful, to put it politely. If people knew that the ashes would force the shutdown of their dearly-departed loved ones, maybe they'd think twice.

As a card-carrying Disney enthusiast, I've thought at times that I would like to be cremated and have my ashes scattered somewhere at Disney World, but I always envisioned it happening outside the theme parks. A little bit here by a favorite bench, a little here by the monorail post, a little here near the beach where I can watch the fireworks, etc.

But realizing that doing so would create a perceived health problem, I certainly wouldn't want to do anything to mess up another guest's visit to the resort.

Heck, if your loved one was a HM enthusiast, get some representative token and bury it with him or her. Same with PotC or any other attraction.

Interesting topic. I had no idea it was going on to this extent.