Cremation Services

If cremation is your preference, we have a variety of options that will fit both your wishes and your finances.  Cremation can be as simple as immediate cremation, or a complete funeral, using a rental wooden casket.

Take a minute a review the various options that are available.

  1. IMMEDIATE CREMATION: Is just that.  After removal of the body from the place of death.  The necessary permits are secured and the body is cremated.  The cremains are then returned to the family in a cardboard container.
  1. IMMEDIATE CREMATION WITH MEMORIAL SERVICES:  After removal from the place of death.  The necessary permits are secured and the body is cremated.  The cremains are then placed in an urn and are present at a memorial service either at the funeral home, church or other location.  Guest book, memorial folders and thank you cards are included.
  1. IMMEDIATE CREMATION WITH MEMORIAL AND GRAVESIDE SERVICES: In addition to the services provided in option 2, graveside services are held at the cemetery with interment following, using a container suitable for burial.
  1. FULL SERVICE FUNERAL WITH CREMATION TO FOLLOW:  This option is more like the traditional funeral except cremation follows the service.  After removal from the place of death.  The body is embalmed, dressed, groomed.  A solid oak rental casket is provided for the viewing and funeral service.  Guest book, memorial folders and thank you cards are included.  Following the service, the body is cremated and return to the family in a container adequate for burial.
  1. SPREADING OF ASHES BY AIR:  We can arrange to have your ashes spread from the air to any location.

 

FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE LAW AND CREMATION:

1.      Embalming is not required for cremation unless there is a public viewing.

2.      Generally no casket or special container purchase is required.

3.      No state law requires the purchase of any merchandise.

4.      Cemeteries may require a special container for interment.

5.      Cremation is considered final disposition.  No interment is required.

Urns of many sizes, shapes and materials are available.   A complete list is available at the funeral home.