 Contrary
to what most people believe, cremation does not limit
one's choices. The choice of cremation does not eliminate
a funeral service. A funeral service followed by cremation
need be no different than a funeral service followed
by ground burial. Following the funeral service and
cremation, the cremated remains are placed in an urn
before being committed to a final resting place. The
cremation urn may be buried, placed in an indoor or
outdoor cemetery columbarium, or scattered where permitted
by law.
Cremation does not limit, but in fact increases the
options available. The options for ceremonies prior
to or following the cremation can include the selection
of a casket or an urn, visitation with the body present
(or memorial visitation where the urn is the focal
point), a display of photographs or personal effects
and awards, the location of the funeral ceremony and
selection of music.
At our Funeral Homes we understand the value
of our services and the importance of personalization,
which is why all of our services can be arranged to
meet a family's needs or wishes. Increasingly, we
find that individuals want to create a service that
reflects a more meaningful tribute.
Your Guide to Cremation
You have many options when choosing cremation. Your cremation experience can be as simple or as personalized as you choose.
As cremation continues to grow in popularity, so does the desire to add meaning by including a gathering or memorial service...either preceding or following the cremation.
This easy-to-use Cremation Guide is designed to walk you through the process, beginning with selecting a cremation plan.
Step 1: Select a Plan
Select a Plan based on the type of ceremony that will fulfill your family’s needs and wishes.
• Traditional Ceremony
This includes a complete visitation with viewing, ceremony, and cremation to follow. Usually, the visitation is held at the funeral home, and the ceremony is held at another location such as a church or auditorium.
• Remembrance Ceremony
This includes a closed casket (or no casket) visitation, ceremony, and cremation. Again, the visitation is commonly held at the funeral home, and the ceremony is held at another location such as a church or auditorium.
• Memorial Ceremony
This includes immediate cremation with a ceremony to follow. This option allows your family to plan a meaningful gathering for family and friends after cremation has taken place. The ceremony or tribute service can be held with or without the cremated remains at the location of your choice.
• Basic Cremation
This service includes immediate family-only identification and viewing, and does not include any public or private ceremony.
*Private family time to say goodbye may be added to this option. Your funeral professional will provide you with the details.
Step 2: Select a Receptacle
The receptacle you choose depends largely on the type of service and viewing you desire.
• Cremation Casket
Suitable for all types of visitations and viewings, followed by cremation.
• Basic Cremation Casket
Suited to simpler tastes or private viewing prior to cremation.
• Alternative Container
Suitable when there is no viewing or visitation.
Step 3: Select an Urn
Have you thought about what to do with your loved one’s cremated remains? Scatter them in a special place? Memorialize them in a decorative urn? Inter them in a cemetery plot or niche?
The answers to these questions help determine the urn that best fits your needs. In addition to personal tastes, urns are designed for specific uses:
- Keepsake Urns
- Miniature Keepsakes
- Jewelry
- Engraving
- Appliques and Medallions
- Embroidered tribute panels in cremation casket
- Corner Designs for cremation caskets and applicable urns.
Important Information for Families…
Today, more and more families are combining both a meaningful memorial service or traditional funeral service along with cremation.
Many families plan a traditional gathering and viewing, followed by cremation, and a committal or scattering ceremony. Others prefer a meaningful, personalized memorial urn service following the cremation. Still others prefer basic cremation and sharing the cremated remains among family members in keepsake urns and jewelry.
The important thing to remember is that you have nearly unlimited choices when choosing cremation. Please don’t hesitate to stop in or call us to inquire about additional ideas and products.
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