Choosing Cremation
People choose cremation for different reasons:
- Cremation offers more affordability compared to a traditional burial that involves the purchase of a casket and cemetery space. Click the link at the bottom of this page to review our cremation options (page 4) of our GENERAL PRICE LIST.
- It's a simpler option that allows more flexibility and personalization for memorials, celebrations of life, and the burial or scattering of ashes.
- There are environmental concerns about burial space and embalming chemicals that may be used for a burial.
If you've decided on cremation, you may have a number of questions.
Our owners and staff are here to provide answers and offer choices that meet your needs:
- "Can I see my loved one before the cremation takes place?”
- “How do I know the ashes are those of my loved one and not someone else’s?”
- "Do people have visitations or services when someone is cremated?"
- "Where does the cremation take place?"
- “How are they transported? Who takes them?”
- "What about the cost?"
Cremation caskets are made entirely of wood so that they can be a part of the actual cremation process. They serve as a beautiful part of any funeral service.
For families who want to hold funeral services before cremation, their loved will rest in the casket so the body is present for the visitation and funeral service. We refer to this as "traditional cremation," as it has elements of what most people associate with a traditional casket funeral.
A body present for a traditional cremation may be embalmed for viewing.
Your choice can be as simple or elaborate as you wish, and
we'll provide the excellent service you expect and deserve.
- Courteous, professional service. Our directors will take care of all details including prompt filing of required permits and notifications. Accurate completion of these essential documents not only ensures their acceptance by local or state agencies, it guarantees your loved one's cremation will not be delayed.
- Respectful care of the deceased and timely completion of cremation process. We own our crematory, so your loved one will be attended to by our funeral directing staff, as well as certified crematory operators. All professionals are trained to provide compassionate care for the deceased, and conscientious attention to detail throughout the cremation process.
- Safekeeping and prompt return of cremated remains. We know it's important for families to know their loved one will be coming home as soon as possible. We promise to notify you as soon as the ashes are available; and we will safeguard them until you are ready to receive them.
- A memorial service to celebrate the life of the deceased. There are many advantages to taking some time to remember the life lived, share stories and laugh about all of the memories. We can help you plan a fitting memorial service with or without the cremation urn present. Click the General Price List button below to learn more.