What is Cremation?

Each one of us shall die one day and facing this fact of life bravely is the first step towards wisdom. We all often wonder and frown at the mere mention of a cremation as it causes instant gloom in our lives. But its a word that causes strong emotional responses, different reactions in individuals and families leading them to ask various questions. Cremation.com is here to answer all your queries patiently and compassionately. Simply, because we care.

What is a cremation? Simply put, it is another means of preparing the physical remains for the final disposition. A casketed burial is another way of addressing the final preparations. A cremation is separate from the funeral prayers or other arrangements. When a death occurs and cremation has been chosen, the cremation provider is called by a family member, caregiver, minister, or anyone the family chooses, take care of the funeral arrangements.

Are you wondering what happens during the cremation process? The actual process of cremation itself normally takes two to three hours. The cremated remains will be swept into a temporary container after completion of the actual cremation service. Afterwards, the ashes are placed in a temporary container unless a permanent one has been selected, and are returned to the family or transported to another specified location.

Cremation services are controversial and have many misconceptions attached to them. For instance, local funeral homes offer full traditional funeral arrangements, when they are chosen for cremations.

Do you know what a columbarium looks like? What does the Bible say about cremations? What type of merchandise and services are available? Are you looking for a funeral home directory for a general pre-planning information? What do you do if you need to travel with cremated remains? Do you often think you do not want to be cremated to avoid your grieving family from undergoing the funeral speeches and procedures? Or perhaps you feel you do not want to be cremated because you desire more flexibility with your funeral arrangements like a particular cremation jewelery or a special cremation casket? Do you object to cremation societies because you have religious concerns, or are you pro-cremation because you have environmental concerns?

Well! We at Cremation.com have are here to answer your questions. Get comprehensive information on cremations, local funeral homes, funeral home supplies and much more with us.

J. WAYNE CAMPBELL came to the funeral industry in 2003 after a highly law of successful career as a full-time National Guardsman, retiring as a full-Colonel. Mr. Campbell is a Stephen Minister, a Presbyterian Deacon and Elder and a Family Support Volunteer for Hospice of Wake County. For more information on cremation and related processes, please visit us at www.cremation.com

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