Questions about Cremation Services


WHAT DO THE CREMATED REMAINS LOOK LIKE?


Cremated remains resemble coarse sand and are whitish to light grey in color. The remains of an average size adult usually weigh between four to eight pounds of cremated remains.


IN WHAT KIND OF CONTAINER ARE THE CREMATED REMAINS RETURNED?


The cremated remains are placed in a basic temporary container, or they may be placed in the urn of your choice from our large selection of urns available for purchase.


ARE ALL THE CREMATED REMAINS RETURNED?


With the exception of microscopic particles, which are impossible to remove from the cremation chamber and processing machine, all of the cremated remains are given back to the family.


WHAT CAN BE DONE WITH THE CREMATED REMAINS?


There are many options. Remains can be buried in a cemetery lot or cremation garden, inurned in a columbarium, kept at home, or scattered on private property. Remains can also be scattered upon some bodies of water or inurned in an eternal reef option. You can also have a diamond created from your loved one. Our staff will be happy to discuss these options with you and help you with any arrangements.


CAN THE BODY BE VIEWED WITHOUT EMBALMING?


Yes, immediate family members may briefly view the deceased prior to cremation in our private viewing room.


Yes, the legal next of kin may briefly view the deceased prior to cremation in our private viewing room.


Cremation regulations vary from state-to-state.


QUESTIONS ABOUT URNS, CASKETS, AND EMBALMING


DO I NEED AN URN?


An urn is not required by law. However, an urn may be desired if there is to be a memorial ser- vice or the cremated remains are to be interred in a cemetery. If an urn is not selected, the cre- mated remains will be returned in a temporary plastic container.


IS A CASKET NEEDED FOR CREMATION?


No, a casket is not required for cremation. All that is required by state law is a rigid container which is cremated with the body.


IS EMBALMING REQUIRED PRIOR TO CREMATION?


Absolutely not and it is against the law for a funeral home to tell you otherwise.


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