What is memorialization for a cremation?
You might choose ground burial of the urn. If so, you may usually choose either a bronze memorial or monument. Also ...
Can I scatter the remains on private property?
Yes, with permission of the owner.
What can be done with the cremated remains?
With cremation, your options are numerous. The cremains can be interred in a cemetery plot, i.e., earth burial, retained by a ...
Can we have the service before or after the cremation?
It’s completely a matter of family preference. Many times when a family is split regarding the decision to cremate, a compromise ...
Do I have to make different funeral arrangements if I chose cremation?
It really depends entirely on how you wish to commemorate a life. One of the advantages of cremation is that it ...
Is cremation a substitution for a funeral?
No, cremation is simply a method of preparing human remains for final disposition.
Do all funeral homes and cemeteries have a crematory?
No – actually only a small percentage of cremation service providers have their own cremation units.
Can I watch the cremation?
Arrangements can usually be made through the Cremation Authorization Form for relatives or representatives of the deceased to witness the cremation.
Can I bring my own urn?
Yes — It would be advisable that you discuss this situation with your cremation provider prior to the cremation. The size ...
Can a casket be rented instead of a purchased when choosing cremation?
Many funeral homes offer a hardwood ceremonial casket for viewing or funeral services prior to cremation. The ceremonial (or rental) casket ...
Are there special cremation caskets?
There is a choice of very affordable cremation caskets that are completely combustible. The selection includes options from a plain cardboard ...
Is a casket required for cremation?
No. For sanitary reasons, ease of placement and dignity, many cremations require that the deceased be cremated in a combustible, leak ...