Planning a Cremation Service

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. 

Before the Decision to Cremate is Made

  1. Learn about your cremation options. Review the cremation information 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 your loved one's physical remains. We can escort them to our facility or directly to the crematory.

After Deciding on Cremation

  1. Consider what kind of ceremony you would like to have. 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.
  2. Ask for assistance from your family and friends. When making plans for a meaningful event, encourage everyone to get involved. Ask them to gather family photos, write down the stories they'd like to share, and talk to them about the best location for the event. If you would like a eulogy, this is the time to ask someone special to take on that task.
  3. 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.
  4. Contact guests well ahead of time. This is especially important if they will need to travel or request time off from work.
  5. Decide what will be done with the cremated remains. Commonly the urn is a visual focal 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.

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Help with Arranging Cremation Services

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.
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