Cremation is a form of disposition. Your family has several options regarding cremation. Many families choose to have a Traditional Funeral using cremation as the form of disposition. This allows for visitation, service with body present in a church or funeral home followed by the cremation. Family and friends are given the opportunity to see their loved one for the last time and for all to say good-bye.

Others may choose a memorial service without the remains present at the church or funeral home. This choice enables you to hold services at a later date when it may be more convenient for family members to attend. Another option is cremation only, a choice that does not include viewing or memorial services. services.

Final disposition of the cremated remains include burial in a cemetery. Some families choose to place the cremated remains in a decorative urn and keep them in the warmth and privacy of their own home. Others prefer to scatter the cremains on land, or at sea. It is permissible in all states to scatter cremated remains, but there are legal requirements and regulations to follow. No state law allows the remains to be scattered on private property without the consent of the property owner. Please inquire with your religious affiliation as to their doctrine regarding scattering of remains.