About Cremation
Cremation is a popular option for many people for a wide variety of reasons.
You can have a traditional funeral service before a cremation or a memorial service at any time with or without the urn present.
You can keep the urn, scatter the cremated remains or have the urn buried in a grave or columbarium. When choosing a cremation, we’re here to offer you a meaningful experience.
Types of Cremation Services
Watch our 2-minute video to learn more about the 3 types of cremation services:
- Direct Cremation
- Cremation with Memorial
- Traditional Cremation
Types of Cremation Urns
To accommodate the growing number of families who opt for cremation, our urn collection includes biodegradable urns for scattering as well as traditional urns made of marble, wood, bronze, or ceramic.
Styles range from understated and classic to ornate and decorative.
How to: Handle Cremation Remains
You may have questions such as: Can you take cremated remains home with you? How should you handle cremated remains? What type of urn should you have?
We are here to help answer your questions and guide you.
Watch our 2-minute video to learn more
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! It can actually provide more options than with in-ground burial. You may choose to have a memorial service with or without a viewing. Memorial services when cremation is chosen can be more flexible and held at a later date or location that was meaningful to the deceased.
Yes! When you are making arrangements for the cremation, you will be asked to sign an authorization form which will indicate how you would like the remains to be returned to the family.
One of the most important elements of the cremation process is assurance of proper identification of the remains. It is important for funeral homes to provide their identification procedures and written information outlining their policies. Your Funeral Director will work with you to make sure you are completely comfortable before authorizing the cremation.
There are many options. Ashes can be buried or placed in a columbarium or kept at home. In addition to traditional urns, there are a variety of jewelry items and products designed to hold ashes. Ashes can also be scattered at a place that was significant in the life of the deceased.
For a funeral or viewing with the body present, a casket or cremation container is required. Caskets are available for rental. However, you will need to purchase an appropriate container to hold the body during the cremation process.
