Cremation
is
probably the most misunderstood disposition of a loved one.
Many persons believe that if they select cremation, there can be no
viewing
or funeral service for the deceased.
History
teaches us that
from the earliest of time, cultures that embraced cremation had very
formal
ceremonies before the cremation was to take place.
In the
United States people
have chosen cremation as the inexpensive alternative to ground burial.
We have
realized over time
that many people do not know that there are many services that can be
done
when cremation is the disposition of choice.
Studies
have indicated
that when a family chooses “direct cremation”; the process of having a
loved one cremated without any formal viewing or ceremony, mourning is
often very difficult and prolonged.
With the
development of
specialized cremation caskets, the family is provided the
opportunity
to have a formal visitation and funeral ceremony before the cremation
takes
place at a very reasonable cost.
Families
are also able
to have a private viewing with or without embalming before cremation.
If you are
considering
cremation, let one of our funeral professionals talk with you
about
all of the possible options before you make your decision.
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