Cremations

Information About Cremation

Funeral planning can be one of the most emotional and confusing times in a person’s life. Whether you have recently lost a loved one, or you want to preplan a funeral, the amount of choices you have to make can be overwhelming and daunting during an especially difficult time of your life and the stages of grief can be considerable. If you are considering cremation for your loved one and making funeral arrangements then this shall serve as a guide to answer some of your pending questions.

Although for some families this may be difficult to read or hear, the right way to begin is by discussing the facts.  By definition, cremation is a process of reducing the human body to bone fragments using high heat and flame, and then, a process of refining the remains. The result of this is not “ash”, similar to things we can relate to such as cigarettes or fireplaces, but rather a refined product called “cremains.” Cremation is not the final disposition of the remains in the way that a it is in a burial. The cremains will need to be disposed of in a respectful and appropriate way.

For more information about cremation we recommend reading: Ten Things to Consider About Cremation

Whether you opt for burial or cremation, the choice should not be made lacking appropriate deliberation of everything that is involved.  The deceased’s desires should be honored always. However, in cases where the deceased’s requests are unclear, very careful contemplation with respect and love should develop prior to any decision being made final.

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* Sources: Hal Stevens, Founder, Online Memorials