Why choose cremation?

Here are some reasons why choose cremation. Like more and more people today, you may be considering cremation as an economical alternative to ground burial. Cremation is gaining widespread popularity for several unique reasons:

• Simplicity & Dignity
• More Control for the Family
• More Family and Church Involvement in Services and Ceremonies
• Environmentally Sound
• Immediate Return to Nature
• Saves Land for the Living

Planning for cremation doesn’t have to be a mystery. You can make informed decisions that will have positive benefits for you and your family. By choosing for a cremation, you are choosing a dignified method of arrangement that is affordable and allows you to retain control. We want you to make your decision with all the information needed to consider your options. Here you learn more about the cremation process.

What happens during cremation?

When a death occurs and cremation has been chosen, the cremation provider is called by a family member, caregiver, minister, or anyone the family chooses. Once the call is received, the deceased will be removed as specified in their pre-filed instructions. If no instructions are on file, a funeral director will assist the next of kin in making all necessary decisions. Removal may be immediate, or as much as 18 hours after death. The time-frame is decided by the family.

Upon removal, the deceased is taken to the crematory and placed in storage for the period required by law before cremation can occur. The actual process of cremation itself normally takes one to two hours. Ashes typically weigh between 2 / 3 Kilograms, and take up a space of approximately 150 to 200 cubic inches. Afterwards, the ashes are placed in a temporary container unless a permanent one has been selected, and are returned to the family or transported to another specified location. If you bury or place the cremated remains in a niche or columbarium, a permanent container is often used. The funeral director can assist the family in scheduling any viewing or ceremonies of remembrance that are to occur before cremation, or any post-cremation memorial services, or scattering ceremonies. The cremation provider usually handles the death certificate filing and notification to Social Security.