What to Expect When You Opt for Cremation Services

Many people are opting for cremation services instead of the traditional burial servicesas an alternative send-off. Before the cremation, you can arrange for a visitation. It is possible to arrange for all stages that precede the traditional burial which may include:

• Committal service
• Memorial service
• Scattering ceremony

It is clear that more and more people are opting for a cremations only service in Brisbane.

The cremation process

• The coffin is brought in and the mourners come after it. It is placed on a raised platform.
• There is a service, secular or religious depending on the family or the deceased’s wishes.
• The committal, whichis the removal of the coffin, follows.
•  Once the coffin is removed, the mourners leave the chapel.

The cremation service does not last long; approximately 45 minutes. However, you are allowed to ask for additional time if you wish, but that comes at an extra charge.

After the committal, the crematorium staff place the coffin in a committal room. They then correctly identify it and label it with the correct details. The details are printed on a card which remains with the body until the ashes are disposed.

The cremation takes place on the same day and the coffin combusts with the body.

If you and your family wish to witness the cremation, you are allowed to. Once the metal is removed, the white ash remains and that is what is placed in an urn for the family to dispose of at their pleasure.

Funeral service providers who also offer crematorium services are equipped with the whole package. You will get everything you need, most likely from that one stop. You will be pleased to know that you did not have to go throughthehassle of running around trying to get everything you need.

They ensure you have all you need in terms of:

• Urns
• Coffins
• Display photos
• Video slideshows
• Jewels for mementoes
• Musicians

They work hard to preserve the dignity of the departed one and are sensitive to the needs of the bereaved. They have staff that is trained to give assistance when it is needed and to support and guide the family.

Consider this

There are a few things you need to consider that are pertinent to the cremation:

• What do you intend to do with the ashes? Some families choose to plant a memorial garden and place the ashes therein. Others sprinkle the ashes at sea. Most consider what the departed person loved to do or their favorite place and scatter the ashes there.
• Are there any plans for a memorial service at a later date? If yes, it might be prudent to start planning already. Your funeral service director might assist you in getting a celebrant for it.

It is quite possible to deviate from the norm and have a cremation service only in Brisbane with all the convenience that such a service can provide and with professional funeral service providers who will give you the support and guidance you need and empathise with you.