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Consumer's Guide to Cremation

CREMATION is the process of reducing the body to ash containing bone fragment, yet may not be considered a form of final disposition. Many people believe that at the time of death only two basic options exist: immediate cremation of the body or a complete funeral including viewing, followed by burial.

Cremation with Services

Just like burial, cremation can occur after a funeral where the casket is present at one's place of worship or a funeral chapel. The only real difference between a funeral followed by burial is that the remains are taken to the crematory after the service in lieu of a procession to the cemetery.

As is customary, the service may be preceded by a period of visitation or a reception at the funeral home.

Cremation with a Casket

Twenty-four hour removal of the deceased (25 miles maximum, one way)
Preparation of the deceased
Embalming of the deceased
Professional services of staff
Rental of the Mountain oak casket
Four-hour visitation; 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m.
Use of the funeral home facilities for service
Cardboard cremation container
Register book, memorial folder & cards

Cremation with Cremation Casket

Twenty-four hour removal of the deceased (25 miles maximum, one way)
Preparation of the deceased
Embalming of the deceased
Professional services of staff
The Clarion pine casket; specifically designed for cremation
Four-hour visitation; 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m.
Use of the funeral home facilities for service
Register book, memorial folder & cards

Direct Cremation (no service)

Twenty-four hour removal of the deceased (25 miles maximum, one way)
Basic professional services
Cardboard cremation container

Cremation with Memorial Service
Celebration of One's Life

A memorial service, like a funeral, is a service of remembrance, only without the body present. It may be held at a place of worship, the funeral chapel, or any other appropriate location.

Additional services provided by out staff

While these descriptions cover the general types of cremation services, your choices are not required to fit exactly into any particular category. There are literally "options within options" available to provide a meaningful service with flexibility to the needs of each person or family we serve.

Cremation with Memorial Service

Twenty-four hour removal of the deceased (25 miles maximum, one way)
Cardboard cremation container
Professional services of staff
Use of the funeral home facilities for service
Two-hour visitation before service (same day)
Register book, memorial folders & cards

Cremation with Cremation Casket, Cherry Urn and Universal Urn Vault

Twenty-four hour removal of the deceased (25 miles maximum, one way)
Preparation of the deceased
Embalming of the deceased
Professional services of staff
Delray poplar casket
Urn for cremains (Fredericksburg cherry urn
Universal vault for cremains
Four-hour visitation; 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m.
Use of the funeral home facilities
Register book, memorial folders & cards
Funeral service ceremony in chapel or church
Grave service at the cemetery

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