WHAT IS CREMATION?

WHERE AND WHEN DOES CREMATION TAKE PLACE?

DO WE NEED TO BUY A CASKET?

CAN WE PLACE PERSONAL MEMENTOS IN THE CASKET PRIOR TO CREMATION?

DO WE NEED TO HAVE A FUNERAL IF WE SELECT CREMATION?

IS EMBALMING REQUIRED?

WHAT IS AN URN?

WHAT CAN WE DO WITH THE CREMATED REMAINS?

Inurnment
The urn may be placed in a niche in an above ground structure called a columbarium.

Scattering
Some cemeteries have scattering areas on their property. Cremated remains may be scattered on private or public property if authorization is obtained. Properties may be bought and sold so it is important to know that once the scattering takes place, the cremated remains are irretrievable. Scattering on either public or private property may offend some people and there may be laws prohibiting such action.

Shipping
You may wish for the cremated remains to be shipped to another country. We can look after these arrangements for you. You may also be permitted to take the cremated remains yourself to another country. Check with us first and we can assist you to obtain any additional documentation that may be required.

Keeping
Many people prefer to have the urn at home with them.

IS CREMATION CHEAPER THAN BURIAL?