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 about cremation. The pages below have been written by our cremation professionals in hopes that families can improve their education about cremation and feel more empowered when making end-of-life decisions. Often people struggle to decide if cremation is right for them or their loved one. The starting point to this decision is to first understand and become informed with the facts of cremation.
Certainly, choosing cremation is a big decision, based on any number of factors: religious or spiritual beliefs, ecological awareness, and/or finances are some of the reasons for choosing cremation. However, we believe finances do not need to be the primary reason for the cremation of your loved one. If you are considering cremation because of finances alone, we encourage you to talk with us. Let us explore with you other affordable options for burial. Whether you choose burial or cremation, our service options provide you different ways to experience the healing process through a meaningful ceremony. Family and friends can gather to comfort one another and complete the cycle of life.
First, here is a clear, simple definition of cremation:
Cremation is a method of body disposal that acts as an alternative to burial. Cremation reduces a body to ash by exposing it to very high temperatures within a large furnace. Many people simply think cremation involves setting the body on fire and letting it burn. However, the overall cremation process is much more technical in nature and done with complete care.
Maybe you are wondering how the cremation process works. If so, you're not alone. On this page we offer a deeper look into the steps of cremation and how does it work.
When you choose cremation for yourself or a loved one, you have many options in commemorating. The type of service and cremation memorialization items, such as urns and keepsake jewelry, can all be customized to suit your needs.
Once the cremation over burial decision has been made, and the cremation service option is chosen, there are some additional things you will want to consider.
Perhaps the decision for cremation is an easy one for you. But if it is not, keep the factors and questions we outlined above in mind as you go through the pages below. We provide reliable cremation information that will debunk myths and make you better informed.
If you want to talk to a cremation expert instead, please contact us today. We can answer questions over the phone and by email.