How to Plan a Cremation Service

We consider it a great honor to help families plan meaningful services that are unique to their needs and desires. If you have recently lost a loved one and think that cremation is the right choice, we encourage you to go through the 13 questions below. These questions will help you determine if cremation is the right choice and what important questions to ask yourself when planning a cremation service for a loved one.

Before the Decision for Cremation is Made

  1. Review your cremation options. We encourage you to go over the cremation options found on our website. 
  2. Discuss with your family. We urge you to bring your family into the conversation to get a better idea about how they feel about cremation and what they would prefer.
  3. Speak with a funeral professional. If there are any questions or concerns, please turn to us for the insights you may need at this point.
  4. Document your cremation intentions in writing. There are a number of forms we can provide to take this step. Call us to learn more.
  5. Arrange for the transportation of your loved one's physical remains. We can escort them to our facility or directly to the crematory.

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What to Consider After Deciding on Cremation

  1. Consider what kind of ceremony you would like to have. You can plan for a traditional funeral followed by the cremation or delay the ceremony until you have the time to plan a memorial service, celebration-of-life, or scattering ceremony.
  2. Consider the location of the ceremony. You may want to hold the event at a special place that holds significance for your loved one, such as a park, beach, or other outdoor location. Alternatively, you can choose a more traditional setting, such as a church or funeral home.
  3. Determine the budget for the ceremony. Funerals and memorial services can be costly, so it's important to set a budget and stick to it. Consider the cost of the urn, flowers, catering, and any other expenses associated with the event.
  4. Plan for any special requests or cultural traditions. If your loved one had any specific requests for their funeral or memorial service, it's important to honor those requests. Additionally, if you come from a particular cultural or religious background, you may want to incorporate those traditions into the ceremony.
  5. Ask for assistance from your family and friends. When making plans for a meaningful event, encourage everyone to get involved. Ask them to gather family photos, write down the stories they'd like to share, and talk to them about the best location for the event. If you would like a eulogy, this is the time to ask someone special to take on that task.
  6. Select the music, prayers, or other readings. You don't have to have any of these things but you should decide exactly what you and your guests will do at this event. There are endless possibilities.
  7. Contact guests well ahead of time. This is especially important if they will need to travel or request time off from work.
  8. Decide what will be done with the cremated remains. Commonly the urn is a visual focal point of a celebration-of-life. Will you then take it home? Will the scattering of ashes be a part of the event? You may want to purchase keepsake urns for family members.

 Call Us for Assistance with Planning a Cremation

With our many years of experience, we've helped many families plan cremation arrangements. Please don't hesitate to contact us. Our funeral professionals would be honored to serve you and your family, and help ensure that your loved one's cremation service is truly meaningful.
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