How to Plan a Cremation Service
The popularity of cremation in the United States has been on a steady rise for the past 50 years. As the popularity grows, we receive more and more questions about cremation. Many people are still confused about cremation, and we often hear misconceptions about cremation. This section of our website is committed to teaching you all planning a cremation ceremony. We have identified the 10 most important steps to planning a cremation service below:
The Decision to Begin Planning Cremation
What are some factors that you will have to consider when deciding on cremation? All of them are deeply personal and signifischeppcant: there are your spiritual/religious beliefs, your level of environmental consciousness, financial considerations, and the expectations of your immediate family and your wider social group. The first 5 steps to planning a cremation ceremony actually happen before the decision to cremate happens and are about learning and understanding what options are available to you to make the most informed decision. There are 5 final steps once the decision has been made to continue with cremation. These steps surround preparing the arrangements and ensuring everything that you wish is recognized and present.
Making Cremation Plans: 10 Simple Steps
Learn about your cremation options
Review the cremation planning options found on our website.
Engage your family in a discussion
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.
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.
Arrange for the transportation of physical remains
We can escort the physical remains to our facility or directly to the crematory.
Consider what kind of ceremony you would like
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.
Ask for assistance from your family and friends
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.
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.
Contact guests well ahead of time
This is especially important if they will need to travel or request time off from work.
Decide what will be done with the cremated remains
Commonly the urn is a visual fiscal 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 On Us
We've had years of experience helping other families make cremation service arrangements. Never hesitate to pick up the phone to call us. We would be privileged to serve you and your family. Simply call 203-426-2751
to speak with one of our funeral professionals.
