Cremation Services

Cremation services provide an alternative to traditional burial, where the body is cremated and the ashes are returned to the family. These services can include a memorial or funeral ceremony, offering an opportunity for loved ones to gather, honor, and remember the deceased.

Traditional Funeral Service followed by Cremation

Many families find meaning in a traditional funeral service, which can include a final viewing, visitation, or wake, followed by cremation instead of in-ground burial. After cremation, the remains may be returned to the family in an urn, scattered, or interred in a columbarium, with fees covering both the funeral services and cremation.

Memorial Service

The memorial service can take place in our chapel, a church, or any venue the family prefers, and we help design a meaningful tribute with stories, music, or scripture. For families not choosing clergy, our trained life celebrants create personalized services that support the healing process.

Graveside Service

A graveside or committal service typically takes place immediately after the funeral, offering a meaningful conclusion to the ceremony. However, it can also be arranged as a more intimate gathering for close family and friends, allowing for a private moment of reflection and final goodbyes.

Direct Cremation

Direct cremation involves the transportation of the deceased from the home, hospital, nursing facility, or coroner's office to our crematory facilities. It also includes the completion of all required paperwork. There are no formal memorial services and your loved one’s ashes are promptly returned to the family.

Permanent Memorialization

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Keeping an Urn at Home

This is a common choice and families can select the perfect urn for their loved one.

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Placing the Urn in a Columbarium

Many families find comfort in having a final resting place that they can visit.

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Burying the Urn

Similar to a casket, the in-ground burial of the urn allows for a final resting place.

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Scattering the Remains

Some families find comfort scattering the cremated remains in a special place.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Have Questions About

Cremation Services?

  • Is cremation less expensive than traditional burial?

    Yes, cremation is typically more affordable because it eliminates costs associated with purchasing a casket, burial plot, and grave marker.

  • Can we still have a funeral service with cremation?

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    Absolutely. Families can choose to have a traditional funeral service with a viewing prior to cremation or a memorial service after the cremation has taken place.

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  • What happens to the ashes after cremation?

    After cremation, the ashes (also called cremated remains) are placed in an urn or container and returned to the family. They can be kept, scattered, buried, or placed in a columbarium.

  • How long does the cremation process take?

    The cremation process typically takes 2-3 hours, depending on the size of the body and the equipment used. The remains are then processed and returned to the family within a few days to a week.