The ashes can also be seen as a representation of the ending of a cycle and the beginnings of a new one – a transition from one state to another. It reminds us that life is fleeting, and we should value the time we have.
Many people view ashes as symbolic of the cycle of life, from ashes to ashes, dust to dust. They summon feelings of sorrow, reflection and acceptance. The ashes remind us of death and its finality.
