Planning Cremation Services
The popularity of cremation in the United States has been on a steady rise for the past 50 years. As the popularity grows, we receive more and more questions about cremation. Many people are still confused about cremation, and we often hear misconceptions about cremation. This section of our website is committed to teaching you all planning a cremation ceremony. We have identified the 10 most important steps to planning a cremation service below:
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The Decision to Begin Planning Cremation
What are some factors that you will have to consider when deciding on cremation? All of them are deeply personal and significant: there are your spiritual/religious beliefs, your level of environmental consciousness, financial considerations, and the expectations of your immediate family and your wider social group. The first 5 steps to planning a cremation ceremony actually happen before the decision to cremate happens and are about learning and understanding what options are available to you to make the most informed decision.
There are 5 final steps once the decision has been made to continue with cremation. These steps surround preparing the arrangements and ensuring everything that you wish is recognized and present.
Making Cremation Plans - Stages
1.Learn about your cremation options.
Review the cremation planning options
found on our website.
2.
Engage your family in a discussion.
We urge you to bring your family into the conversation to get a better idea about how they feel about cremation and what they would prefer.
3.Speak with a funeral professional.
If there are any questions or concerns, please turn to us
for the insights you may need at this point.
4.Document your cremation intentions in writing.
There are a number of forms we can provide to take this step. Call us
to learn more.
5. Arrange for the transportation of physical remains.
We can escort the physical remains to our facility or directly to the crematory.
6. Consider what kind of ceremony you would like
You can plan for a traditional funeral followed by the cremation or delay the ceremony until you have the time to plan a memorial service, celebration of life, or scattering ceremony.
7.Ask for assistance from your family and friends.
We urge you to bring your family into the conversation to get a better idea about how they feel about cremation and what they would prefer.
8.
Select the music, prayers, or other readings.
You don't have to have any of these things but you should decide exactly what you and your guests will do at this event. There are endless possibilities.
9. Contact guests well ahead of time.
This is especially important if they will need to travel or request time off from work.
10. Decide what will be done with the cremated remains.
Commonly the urn is a visual fiscal point of a celebration of life. Will you then take it home? Will the scattering of ashes be a part of the event? You may want to purchase keepsake urns for family members.
Ready to Start Planning Cremation?
Cremation planning is a challenging task and there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration but that is what we are here for. We've had years of experience helping other families make cremation service arrangements. Never hesitate to pick up the phone to call us. We would be privileged to serve you and your family. Simply call
to speak with one of our funeral professionals about cremation planning and prepaid cremation.
