Cremation Service Options
Cremation Services
We own and run our own crematory, handling every stage of the procedure internally, in contrast to many funeral homes and cremation services in the Pottsville, PA area that depend on outside facilities.
We are able to uphold the highest standards of care and quality throughout thanks to this direct oversight.
Attention to Detail
All paperwork related to cremation in Pottsville, PA is managed by our staff. To obtain approval from all local and state authorities, we make sure that every necessary permit and form is accurately filled out and submitted on time.
Professional Service
Our certified cremation operators, who have all received extensive training and experience in appropriate cremation procedures and protocols, will treat your loved one with dignity.
Safeguarding and Prompt Return of the Ashes
We recognize the significance of a loved one's speedy return home for families. For this reason, we promise to get in touch with you as soon as the cremated remains are ready and to safely store the urn until you're ready to accept it.
The Benefits of Cremation
There are many reasons why families in Pottsville, PA choose cremation over traditional burial, but the main ones are cost, ease of use, flexibility, environmental impact, lack of space in cemeteries, and changing religious beliefs. Families who want to keep funeral costs down often find that cremation is a cheaper option. It makes planning easier and lets memorial services be more flexible, so they can be held at a later date that works for everyone. Many people see cremation as a better choice for the environment as people become more aware of it. Cremation has become a popular and thoughtful choice because cemeteries are getting harder to find and more religious groups are accepting it.
Cost of Cremation
Finances are a big part of many families' lives today, just like they are for most big decisions. If you look at the general price list for most funeral homes, you'll see that cremation services usually cost less than burial services. Cremation costs about 45–50% less than traditional burial on average. Families can use the money they save by not having to buy a casket, burial vault, or headstone to help living relatives or pay for the service. These funds can also help make a memorial gathering or celebration of life more personal.
Environmental Concerns
A great deal of families think that cremation is more beneficial for the environment when it comes to their loved one's final resting place. Embalming chemicals are usually needed for traditional burial so that the body can be seen at the service. This makes people worry that the soil and groundwater might get polluted over time. To bury a casket, you also need to use land and disturb the ground. Crematories do release some pollutants, but new technologies are making them less harmful to the environment and lowering pollution levels.
Cemetery Availability
When a cemetery becomes very popular or has special meaning, plots become hard to find. Many cemeteries in the US are filling up, and this lack of space is making burial plots more and more expensive. If you choose cremation, you won't have to worry about finding a burial space at all.
Simplicity
Another reason families choose cremation is that it makes planning easier. To plan a traditional burial service, you need to spend a lot of time away from your loved ones to pick out a cemetery, coordinate the pallbearers, pick out a casket, and take care of a lot of other details. Cremation services in Pottsville, PA are easier to use and take less of your time. This lets you stay close to family and friends during the tough days after your loss, when you can comfort each other.
Flexibility
Cremation gives you a lot of freedom when it comes to scheduling. You don't have to stick to strict timelines because memorial services or celebrations of life can happen weeks or even months after the cremation. This longer time frame lets people plan a more meaningful service and gives guests enough time to make plans to attend. Also, life celebrations and memorial services don't have to follow traditional funeral customs and rituals. These services give you complete freedom to make something very personal and unique that can be held almost anywhere and in any style or format that you want.
Religions Becoming Less Strict
As religious groups become more open to cremation, many families are moving away from traditional practices. Catholics believe that the soul is eternal and exists separately from the body. Because cremation doesn't affect the person's soul, Church doctrine doesn't have any major problems with it (Bryner, 2016). This changing view of the Catholic Church is making more and more families think about cremation as a good alternative to burial.
A Short History of Cremation
Historical records show that
cremation started in Australia at least
20,000 years ago, while European records show that it started around 2,000 B.C. Cremation was common in Ancient Greece and Rome, and it is still the norm in India today. By the fifth century, the tradition had died out in most of Europe. During the Middle Ages, it was mostly used to punish heretics or deal with outbreaks of infectious diseases. In modern times, more and more families around the world are choosing cremation over other options.
Cremation Costs Explained
Cremation usually costs about a third of what a traditional burial costs. Many families care about how much things cost, but cremation is only one part of giving someone you love a meaningful final care. It is important to deal with grief and loss, and memorial services help people on their way to healing. When you get family and friends together, everyone can share their favorite memories and give and get comfort and support from each other.
Sit Down With Us to Understand Your Cremation Options
Talk to our staff about your options for cremation. We are happy to share our knowledge and experience with you so that you can make informed decisions about the end of your life for yourself and your family. Call us to make an appointment or come by our office.
FAQ
How long does the cremation process take?
Depending on a number of things, the actual cremation usually takes two to three hours. The whole process, from when we get your loved one into our care to when we prepare them for cremation and process their remains, usually takes a few days. Because we own and operate our own crematory, we have direct control over scheduling and can accommodate specific timing needs whenever possible. As soon as your loved one's ashes are ready for pickup, we'll get in touch with you.
Can we hold a funeral or viewing before cremation?
Yes. Before the body is cremated, a lot of families choose to have a traditional visitation, viewing, or funeral service. This gives family and friends time to get together, say their goodbyes, and find closure before the cremation. We have rental caskets that are made just for this purpose. They give a dignified look without the cost of buying a casket. You can also have a memorial service or celebration of life with the urn after the person has been cremated.
What can we do with the cremated remains?
Families have a lot of good choices for what to do with their loved one's ashes. You can keep them at home in a pretty urn, bury them in a cemetery plot, put them in a columbarium or mausoleum niche, or scatter them in a place that was special to you. In Key West, Florida, we also offer ocean scattering services. Our licensed funeral director will personally take the remains to a reef or wreck and scatter them there. Keepsake urns let families share the remains of their loved ones, and cremation jewelry is another way to keep your loved one close. Try again
