Although most people understand that cremation is a viable option when you're planning final services, few people truly understand the process. There are a lot of general misconceptions out there about cremation, and those misconceptions can alter the way that you perceive cremation as an option. Here's a look at some of the things that you need to know as you're trying to determine if cremation is right for your situation.

The Remains Don't Burn

Some people hesitate to consider cremation because they are uncomfortable with the concept of burning remains to reduce them to ash. There's often a perception that flames could be indicative of the resemblance of their afterlife. The fact is that cremation doesn't actually involve burning remains. In fact, the cremation chamber is heated to a level at which the remains placed inside actually incinerate from the heat--they don't actually burn in flames.

Remains Are Cremated Individually

You may have heard the quiet whispers about cremations happening with several bodies at once, leaving the cremains recipients uncertain about whether or not the cremains they received actually belong to their loved one. 

This isn't actually true. In fact, you'll find that most crematoriums even allow you to witness the cremation before you receive the cremains. This can provide you with the confidence that you need about the cremains that you receive if you're concerned. 

You Can Still Hold A Service

It's often assumed that, when someone wants to be cremated, that means you can't have a funeral service for them. However, that isn't true. Even if your loved one has opted for cremation, you can still have a memorial service.

If you wish to have a viewing first, you can plan your memorial service before the cremation. However, you also have the option to host the memorial service after the cremation, with the urn holding your loved one's cremains displayed as part of the service.

Don't let the choice of cremation keep you from pursuing the memorial service that you've envisioned. Instead, you can plan your memorial service the way that you are hoping for it to be even with your loved one's cremation in the plan.

These are some of the most important things to know about cremation. Don't let the falsehoods out there push you away from the solution that you want, or the choice that your loved one has made. Instead, talk with your local funeral home about cremation and the memorial service that you need for your deceased loved one.

 

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