A common misconception surrounding Cremation Services in Hamilton OH, and elsewhere, is that cremation services replace traditional funeral services. Nothing could be farther from the truth – it is simply another means to prepare a loved one’s remains for their final disposition. The funeral service itself, is how the family that is left behind, acknowledges and celebrates the life of their departed loved one. The process of cremation involves all the legal paperwork as does a burial without cremation including completing the death certificate.
The following issues should be considered regarding the decision to cremate.
Family’s Acceptance -; Until they are actually faced with the decision, many family members agree with their loved ones wish to be to cremated, rather than be buried. Individuals may encounter resistance or apprehension from other family members regarding their choice of cremation for several reasons. Many will find resolution after discussing the issues with a funeral director who has the knowledge and expertise at resolving these issues. Addressing the issue beforehand will ease their minds and provide you with peace of mind knowing they will follow through with your wishes.
Service or Direct Cremation -; Services with cremation can be just like those of a burial. Cremation does not mean a service will not be conducted, in fact, the process of cremating a body usually occurs after the service is finished. The same decisions have to be made such as where the service will be held, or if planning to bury or place the remains in a mausoleum, do you want the service performed at the internment. Direct cremation is an alternative option where there is not a funeral service before cremation but rather a memorial service is conducted at a later time. Many people opt for this as way to spare their loved ones the emotional upheaval of the traditional funeral proceedings. What they fail to consider is that for many people these services are a means of closure and part of the grieving process.
As one can imagine, there are many other issues to consider regarding Cremation Services in Hamilton OH, including the final disposition of the remains. If they are not to be buried or placed in mausoleum, are they to be placed in an urn, or scattered in a place special to the deceased? Urns are available in many options from highly decorative, to custom-pieces, to nondescript wooden boxes.
