Things About Cremation You Should Know

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Are you thinking about planning a cremation service in Canton Township, MI? If so, you’ll be doing what a lot of families do when the time comes to arrange a final service for deceased loved ones. But while cremation is now the leading body disposition type, that doesn’t mean that everything about the process is widely known. Here’s a look at things you should know about. 

 

Planning a Cremation Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Have a Service 

Some people believe that planning a cremation means that there can’t be a formal service in a chapel, church, or someplace else. But this is not true. You can have a funeral service, cremation service, or celebration of life service before the actual cremation. There are many benefits to holding some type of service. People can come together to grieve a common loss, they can get closure, they can pay their last respects, and they can be there for those they love. 

 

You Can be Cremated Whether or Not You Are Religious 

Another thing you should know is that you can plan a cremation whether or not you’re religious. It used to be the case that many religions spoke out against cremation. But most religions nowadays approve of funerals and cremations, which means you’re free to choose. If you have any questions on this front, ask a funeral director or ask a leader connected to your religion. 

 

Only One Body at a Time Placed into Cremation Chamber 

Only one body at a time can be placed into a cremation chamber. It’s actually against the law to do otherwise. No one wants to take home a cremation urn containing the cremated remains of a complete stranger. Fortunately, you won’t have to face this nightmare scenario since funeral homes only cremate one person at a time. So the urn you’re presented with after the cremation will include the cremated remains of your deceased loved one. If you ask the funeral home you hire to explain their process, they’ll be able to demonstrate what they do from the time bodies are brought to the funeral home to the time when families get the cremated remains in urns. 

Cremation Offers Portable Final Service Option 

If you plan a cremation service, you’ll notice that it really is an option that offers portability. In other words, you’ll be able to take the cremated remains with you. So if you live in another city, if you relocate to start a new job, or if you will uproot and go somewhere else for any of a number of reasons, you’ll be able to take the cremated remains of your loved one with you. 

 

If you need to plan a funeral service or cremation service in Canton Township, MI, we’re here to help. We’re a dependable funeral home, and our staff members are experienced professionals committed to helping families and individuals in any way possible. You can count on us to help you with your final service planning. For the assistance you require, get in touch by phone or visit us in person.

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