Nearly 5 years ago, my husband’s precious maternal grandmother passed away. This special woman had an amazing sense of humor and a flair for life. Without saying a word, she could make me laugh with just a look. Several years before her death, she visited a local funeral home in order to plan her funeral services. When she passed away, the family didn’t have to deal with the stress of organizing her farewell services. They could relax, grieve, and concentrate on the wonderful memories they shared with her. I've grown to appreciate this. On this blog, you will discover the steps required to plan your own funeral.
Planning Your Funeral
4 Ways A Funeral Home Can Help You When You Choose Cremation Services
Nora Mitchelle
Death is a difficult topic for many people. Even when it's expected, saying goodbye to a loved one can be difficult. However, funeral practices can help people find a sense of peace while laying their loved ones to rest. Cremation is an excellent way to honor your loved ones, whether you decide to keep their ashes, scatter them, or have them interred. Here are some ways that a funeral home can help you when you choose cremation services:
1. Transportation
Many people don't think about the necessity of transporting their loved ones' remains. However, many people die at home or somewhere other than in a hospital. Before your loved one can be cremated, their remains will need to be transported to a funeral home. Fortunately, many funeral homes offer transportation services to clients. If you choose to utilize this service, a funeral home employee can come to your house to take away the body of your loved one.
2. Embalming
Some people choose direct cremation in order to save money. However, other people find it important to hold a viewing ceremony at their loved ones' funerals. Viewing ceremonies can be beautiful experiences that allow funeral attendees to pay their last respects and say goodbye. If you choose to participate in this tradition, your loved one's remains will need to be embalmed. Funeral homes can embalm bodies prior to cremation. You can provide any clothing or jewelry that had sentimental value to your loved one, and the mortician will dress your deceased loved one in these items prior to the funeral.
3. Cremation
The actual cremation process takes place in a large kiln that reaches high temperatures. This kiln will reduce your loved one's remains to ashes, commonly known as cremains. Some people find comfort in being present for the beginning of the cremation process. If you choose to attend, you may have the option of starting the kiln yourself. The Cremation process can take several hours, so you will be able to return home in the meantime. Someone from the funeral home will call you to pick up your loved one's ashes when they are ready for you.
4. Cremains Storage
People choose to do many things with their loved ones' cremains. Some people choose to scatter them somewhere that was meaningful to the deceased. Other people prefer to keep their loved ones' ashes nearby for sentimental reasons. If you plan to keep your loved one's ashes, you can purchase a decorative urn from the funeral home.
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