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Frequently asked questions about cremation – the process, how to handle the remains, disposition methods, and more.
Everyone wants a beautiful and unique way to honor their loved one.
You want to keep your loved one close to your heart, but you don’t want to be weird about it. You want to celebrate their memory, yet at the same time you may not necessarily want to create some huge monument.
Cremation jewelry is one great way to do these things. Come along and learn about the types and options available, how to use and fill them, plus discover some beautiful jewelry memorials that you’ll be proud to wear.
What are companion urns, and how do you choose the right one?
Companion urns are extra large cremation urns that hold the remains (a.k.a. “ashes”) of two people. Often intended for a husband and wife, these urns can have two separate compartments or one open area large enough for both sets of cremains.
I’m sure you have questions, so let’s dive in and talk about everything, including designs, materials, personalization, and more.
Scattering ashes is increasingly becoming the favored choice for a loved one’s final disposition.
In part, this is because cremation is much simpler, cheaper, and provides more creative options than a traditional cemetery burial. But then the question becomes, what do you do with the ashes?
Well, most families either place the remains in a cremation urn and bury (in a smaller, more affordable plot), place in a columbarium niche, or keep the urn at home. But a fourth option – scattering – is one of the most romantic, free-spirited, and memorable.
Below, you’ll learn where, why, and how to scatter cremated remains.
Cremation has many benefits. That’s why it is rapidly becoming the standard option for final disposition.
Many people who, like yourself, are considering cremation over burial find themselves asking the question, Why should I choose cremation?
So let’s take a look at some of the benefits of cremation versus burial.
How do they prepare a body for cremation?
This is a frequent question people have when a loved one has died and they chose cremation.
Once the funeral home has picked up the body, what happens? How long until the cremation takes place? Where will your loved one be until the cremation occurs? Does the body have to be embalmed?
The cremation timeline can vary from state to state, and even between funeral homes down the road from each other.
Still, you want to know: How long will the cremation take? When can you pick up the cremated remains? What will you do with the cremated remains once you have them back?
Death can be a confusing time. You have so many decisions to make, and you are working on a timeline.
Read on to find out the answer to these questions and more.
How do you collect cremated remains after cremation? What happens to unclaimed ashes?
People often have questions about how the cremation process works, plus how and when they can expect to get the ashes back. There are other questions, too: Can I have a family member pick up the remains? What if a family member tries to claim the ashes, but I don’t want them to?
We have the answers to all these and more below.
What is a witness cremation? Do you “see” everything that happens? Are you even allowed to be there when the cremation occurs?
If you have questions about witnessing a loved one’s cremation, read on. You will find out the pros and cons and make an informed decision about watching the cremation.
What do you call the container for ashes after cremation? Do you even need one? Is an urn container the same thing as a cremation container?
If you’re new to this whole cremation / urn / ashes / cremains thing, read on. We’ll explain what you need to know.
You have many options when it comes to holding a cremation ceremony. Today, we’re going to go over the different types of cremation ceremonies and also discuss when, where and how they may occur.
You’ll learn what a cremation ceremony is, how to plan one for a loved one, whether you wish to do so at a funeral home, your own home, or somewhere else, and much more.
Ready? Let’s begin.