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burial or cremation

Burial or Cremation


This is one of the major decisions which must be made when making end of life arrangements, and for most families, the answer depends on a variety of things. For example, if the family has traditionally chosen burial in previous generations, they may again decide to choose earth burial, simply because the family own plots together in a local cemetery or perhaps they are a veteran and wish for their final resting place to be in a National cemetery.


And sometimes, one or more of the family members may not like the idea of cremation and choose burial.


Cremation, as you may well know, is the accelerated reduction of the remains to ash, traditionally through the process of heat and fire. If you’re considering cremation, we suggest you take the time to learn more here.


We encourage all families to consider whichever option suits them best at the time of need. Should you have any questions, feel free to Contact Us. We will be pleased to share our knowledge and expertise with you.

We Handle the Cremation or Direct Burial


Direct Cremation: The cremation will be completed after all necessary online forms have been completed, signed, filed with the state and payment is received. We will confirm we have received your loved one’s remains and the approximate timeline of returning them to you.


Direct Burial: The disposition of burial will take place after all necessary online forms have been completed, signed, filed with the state and payment is received. Arrangements for transportation to your choice of cemetery will be scheduled.


We Return Your Loved One’s Remains (Cremation) or Transport Your Loved One to their final resting place (Direct Burial)


Direct Cremation: We will reach out to confirm your delivery options, whether in person within our service area or by USPS Priority Mail with tracking.


Direct Burial: We will contact you to confirm transportation date/time to the cemetery of your choice within our service area.


Transportation of remains from place of death to mortuary is for a 60 mile radius. Sales tax on merchandise and Cremation Permit fee are applicable.

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