Cremation Services
Honoring life with compassion
Choosing cremation is a deeply personal decision, and at Sample Mortuary, we are dedicated to providing respectful and compassionate care throughout the process. Our experienced team is here to guide you through every step, offering personalized options that honor your loved one's life in a meaningful way. Whether you're looking for a simple cremation service or a more elaborate celebration of life, we are committed to ensuring that your wishes are met with dignity and respect.
Service followed by Cremation
A traditional funeral service combined with cremation offers the opportunity for a final viewing, visitation, and ceremony. Afterward, cremation takes place, and the remains can be returned to the family, scattered, or interred. This option includes both funeral and cremation fees.
Memorial Service
Memorial services can be personalized and held in our chapel, a church, or any venue of your choice. We help design a meaningful service with stories, music, or scripture, led by clergy or our skilled life celebrants.
Graveside Service
Graveside or committal services provide a quiet, intimate moment of closure, either following the funeral or as a separate gathering. This option allows for a peaceful final farewell.
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Common questions about Cremation
What is the process of cremation?
Cremation involves the use of high heat to reduce the body to ashes. The process typically includes placing the body in a cremation chamber where it is heated to a temperature that incinerates the body. Afterward, the remaining bone fragments are processed into fine ashes, which are then placed in an urn or other container of your choice.
What are the different types of cremation services available?
We offer various cremation options, including direct cremation, where the body is cremated shortly after death without a formal service, and cremation with a memorial service, which can be held before or after the cremation. We also provide options for viewing prior to cremation and can assist with arranging a ceremony or gathering to honor your loved one.
Can I have a traditional funeral service before cremation?
Yes, you can hold a traditional funeral service before the cremation. This might include a visitation, funeral service, and then the cremation takes place afterward. This allows for a formal service and gathering with the body present, followed by the cremation.
What options are available for the remains after cremation?
After cremation, the remains can be handled in various ways. Options include keeping the ashes in an urn, scattering them in a meaningful location, placing them in a memorial garden, or incorporating them into a memorial piece such as jewelry or artwork. We can help you explore these options and find a fitting way to honor your loved one’s memory.