She ate her cheating husband's ashes in a fit of rage and despair... now a dark wave of confessions is emerging

In a recent Daily Mail article, I was asked to comment on the strange story of Jessica Waite, who admitted to consuming her late husband’s ashes in a moment of grief and despair. While the practice may understandably raise health concerns, I explained that ingesting a small amount of cremated remains is unlikely to cause serious harm.

Human ashes are not toxic, though they may cause temporary discomfort such as stomach pain, bloating, or diarrhea. Beyond those minor effects, there is no evidence that consuming ashes would have lasting consequences. The greater weight of this story lies in the psychological toll of grief, rather than any physical danger from the act itself.