Cremation Services

With cremation services, we at Curtin Funeral Home, Inc. believe you should be able to choose the type of service that you find most meaningful. That's why our list of services includes many options. 

Contrary to what most people believe, cremation does not limit one's choices, nor does the choice of cremation necessarily eliminate a funeral service. A funeral service followed by cremation need be no different than a funeral service followed by ground burial. Following the funeral service and cremation, the cremated remains are usually placed in an urn before being committed to a final resting place. The cremation urn may be interred in an existing family burial plot if allowed by your cemetery, interred in a special cremation section at a cemetery, or placed in an indoor or outdoor cemetery columbarium.

Scattering cremated remains may be done at a designated place on land or water in accordance with local laws. Scattering cremated remains on someone's private property requires their permission. It is not recommended to scatter on your personal property (should your home be sold) or on public property where others may come into contact with the cremated remains. For many people, it is important to have a permanent place to go to visit. This allows family and friends the ability to remember and celebrate a life that has been lived and touched others.

Can there be funeral services or ceremonies if cremation is chosen?

Cremation does not limit the options available. The options for ceremonies prior to or following the cremation can include the selection of a casket and/or an urn, visitation with the deceased  present (or memorial visitation where the urn is the focal point), a display of photographs or personal effects and awards and the location of the funeral ceremony.

Direct Cremation

The deceased  is cremated shortly after death, without embalming. The cremated remains are placed in an urn or other container. No viewing or visitation is involved (except for identification), although a memorial service may be held, with or without the cremated remains present. The remains can be kept in the home, buried or placed in a crypt or niche in a cemetery, or buried or scattered in a favorite spot. Direct cremation costs less than the "traditional," full-service funeral. Costs include the funeral home's basic services fee, as well as transportation and care of the deceased . A crematory fee will be added on. There also will be a charge for an urn or other container if needed. The cost of a cemetery plot or crypt is included only if the remains are buried or entombed.

Cremation - Frequently Asked Questions
 

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