Cremation Facts

The popularity of cremation in the United States has been on a steady rise for the past 50 years. As the popularity grows, we receive more and more questions about cremation. Many people are still confused about cremation, and we often hear misconceptions about cremation. This section of our website is committed to teaching you all about cremation. The pages below have been written by our cremation professionals in hopes that families can improve their education about cremation and feel more empowered when making end-of-life decisions. Often people struggle to decide if cremation is right for them or their loved one. The starting point to this decision is to first understand and become informed with the facts of cremation.

Cremation Definition

First, here is a clear, simple definition of cremation:
 
Cremation is a method of body disposal that acts as an alternative to burial. Cremation reduces a body to ash by exposing it to very high temperatures within a large furnace. Many people simply think cremation involves setting the body on fire and letting it burn. However, the overall cremation process is much more technical in nature and done with complete care. Click here to learn about our cremation process in full.

The Cremation Decision

What are some factors that you will have to consider when deciding on cremation? All of them are deeply personal and significant: there are your spiritual/religious beliefs, your level of environmental consciousness, financial considerations, and the expectations of your immediate family and your wider social group.
As you dive into the pages below, have these questions in mind:
  1. How do you feel about the idea of cremation? What about burial? Purely based on emotions, which one makes you feel better?
  2. Is cost a big concern for you? When it comes to end-of-life planning, are you most interested in saving you and your family money?
  3. What does your religion say about cremation? Will your religious or spiritual beliefs have a great impact on the decision to cremate?
  4. Do you have concerns about reducing pollution and being as environmentally friendly as possible?
  5. How do you think your family and friends will react to your decision? What are their end-of-life plans?

Cremation Information

Please take a look at the cremation information we have provided below. We provide reliable information that will debunk myths and make you better informed. These pages provide more general information on cremation so you can truly understand and feel comfortable around the topic.
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