Cremation Options

Our Cremation Options in Newton, Connecticut

Cremation has rapidly grown in popularity over the last decade because of its several benefits . Therefore, to keep up with this demand we have made cremation a staple part of our funeral home. Our Connecticut cremation services differ in terms of the type of ceremony you would like along with the actual cremation. Below we have highlighted some of our most popular cremation packages.

The Cremation Process

Our Fairfield County Cremation Packages

As your Newton, CT cremation provider, we are happy to offer different cremation options and packages to suit each family's needs. Below, you will learn more about the types of cremation services we offer.

Direct Cremation

This is our simplest cremation service available. It does not involve any type of ceremomy. Essentially the fee covers the completion of the necessary paperwork, removal of the deceased from the place of death, and the actual cremation of the deceased.

Cremation with a Memorial Service

This cremation service includes all the aspects of a direct cremation package plus your choice of a memorial service or celebration of life. Having a memorial service or celebration of life scheduled after the cremation, gives families more time to think about the ceremony, it can be more personalized, and it allows for more flexibility. Often families have the memorial service or celebration of life weeks or even months after the death. 

Cremation with a Traditional Funeral

This is much like our traditional funeral service we offer with burial. It includes a viewing/visitation with an open or closed casket followed by a traditional funeral ceremony usually in a church. A specially-selected cremation casket is used during the visitation. After the funeral, the deceased is then cremated as opposed to being buried. The cremated remains are then returned to the family, at which point they be can be scattered, buried, or they can be kept permanently in an urn.

Ash Scattering Service

We can help you organize a ceremony where your loved one's ashes are scattered in a location of your choice. A key point for this cremation service is finding a location that was of significance to your loved one.  
The above information provides just a quick glance of what we can offer in terms of cremation. Contact us so we can give you a full breakdown. We are fairly flexible and will can customize our packages to meet your specific needs and wishes. Take a look at the pages below for more information on cremation. 

Our Promise

Located in Newton, Connecticut, Honan Funeral Home offers a variety of affordable cremation options to meet the needs of the families we serve. Each of our funeral directors are caring cremation experts, who guarantee each family we serve the highest level of:

Courteous, Professional Service

Our dedicated staff will take care of all details, including prompt filing of required permits and notifications. Accurate completion of these essential documents not only ensures their acceptance by local or state agencies; it guarantees your loved one's cremation will not be delayed. 

Respectful Care of the Deceased and Timely Completion of the Cremation Process 

Your loved one will be attended to by certified crematory operators; each of whom has been trained to provide both compassionate care for the deceased, and conscientious attention to detail throughout the cremation process. 

Safekeeping and Prompt Return of Cremated Remains  

We know it's important for the families we serve to know their loved one will be coming home as soon as possible. That's why we promise to notify you as soon as their ashes become available and safeguard their urn until the time you are ready to receive them. 
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Alternative Cremation Options

The latest innovation in cremation is a process of alkaline hydrolysis, sometimes called resomation. The process was developed in the United States in the late 1990s. The Cremation Association of North America describes the process as "a water-based dissolution process for human remains that uses alkaline chemicals, heat, and sometimes agitation and-or pressure, to accelerate natural decomposition". 

Compared with traditional cremation, this process uses less energy and releases no carbon and no matter into the atmosphere. Not all regions have made the legislative changes required for funeral homes to offer this service to families and the equipment costs are more than a conventional retort. Both factors currently reduce the availability of resomation cremation services.

Alternative types of cremation - Couple

Looking for Affordable Cremation Options in Connecticut?

We've had years of experience serving many families, so we understand and respect your decisions. Not only that, we will take all the time you may need to make an informed decision. We encourage you to contact us to discuss the affordable cremation services we offer and to explore cremation costs. We are here to help you make an informed decision. Call us today or email us through the Contact Us form.

Cremation FAQ
Sources:
Cremation Association of North America
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