CREMATION

Cremation with Traditional Funeral Service

Cremation should never restrict families from requesting a traditional service for their loved one.  The deceased is present and available for viewing at the discretion of the family.  The funeral service may take place at the funeral home or church, and visitation may or may not be included.  At the conclusion of the funeral service, arrangements for cremation will be scheduled.  The deceased will be transported to the crematory, and once cremation has taken place, the remains will be transported back to the funeral home and returned to the family.  The family will be responsible for deciding the final disposition of the remains.

Cremation with Memorial Service

A memorial service is conducted without the body of the deceased present.  The service can be conducted before or after the cremation takes place and with or without the cremated remains present.  Without the body present, visitation is not necessary, but the memorial service can still be held at the funeral home or at a church.  Once the service and cremation process is concluded, the remains are returned to the family.  The family will be responsible for deciding the final disposition of the remains.

Direct Cremation

With a direct cremation, there will be no visitation and no services arranged.  The deceased is transported to the crematory, and once cremation has taken place, the remains will be transported back to the funeral home and returned to the family.  The family will be responsible for deciding the final disposition of the remains.