|
Cremation is becoming more popular
as a funeral option. At Foran Funeral Home, we believe it is important
to be aware of all the options that are available in having a meaningful
funeral service when cremation is the choice.
The process of applying intense heat, for 2 to 3 hours, to a body in a
cremation retort, the result being 3 to 7 pounds of small bone fragments
known as cremains (Cremated remains).
People may choose cremation for a variety of reasons - philosophical,
religious, and even environmental. Others prefer cremation because they
want something simpler and more natural. Whatever the reason, if you are
thinking about cremation, it's important to know and understand all of
the choices available to you.
- Visitation and Ceremony - A
viewing of the person in the casket with a viewing time designated.
This can be an all day visitation (usually 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
or just a few hours) where all friends and relatives are welcome
to gather and provide comfort and support to one another. A service would
follow the visitation either at the funeral home or at the church. At the
end of the service, the casketed body would be taken to the crematory either
in a procession or privately.
- Private Viewing and Ceremony
- Similar to a visitation and service with the exception that
it is open only to family members and invited close friends.
- Private Viewing - When the
family briefly wants to see the person for the last time to say good-bye
and not have a formal time for viewing.
- Memorial Ceremony with
Cremains in an Urn - Present at the visitation/service. A memorial
service can be contemporary or religious in nature and is usually held
at the funeral home or in church. The service can be individualized
with musical selections, readings, eulogies, and displays reflecting
the person's life: their hobbies, interests, and occupation.
- Direct Cremation - There
is no viewing or ceremony. Remains are taken directly from place of
death to crematory.
 A
ceremony, whether simple or elaborate, traditional or contemporary,
provides family and friends with the opportunity to say a final "good-bye". This
time is important because it gives the grieving family an opportunity
to share their memories and give support to one another. We help our families
plan a memorable service that will celebrate a life that was lived.
If a family chooses to have a
visitation (viewing time) there are a number of choices available in
caskets/containers.
- Caskets traditionally used for
burial may be used.
- Cremation caskets are simpler
in design and are constructed specifically for cremation.
- Alternative caskets are typically
constructed of cardboard with a felt covering.
 |
Families have the options
of placing the cremated remains of their loved one in:
- A grave in a family plot
or mausoleum niche so that they may have a place to visit and
remember the life of their loved one.
- A place in their home.
- Scattering the cremated
remains in a place of great significance, such as the sea, a meadow,
or favorite park or even launch small capsules containing the
cremains into Earth's orbit.
- Distributing the cremated
remains in keepsake urns or jewelry, or art work to members of
the family.
|
| |
 |
 Your
final decision for disposition will determine the type of receptacle (urn)
needed. Urns are crafted from various metals, woods and ceramics and have
many designs. Sculptured urns are among the very latest styles. Also very
popular is incorporating cremated remains in jewelry and artwork.
 Options
for services when someone is cremated are only limited by one's imagination.
We will be happy to offer suggestions
and provide information and advice about what would be the best way to
celebrate your loved one's life.
|
