The biggest misconception about cremation is that there can’t be a funeral service or visitation. This is absolutely not the case – when you choose to care for the physical remains through cremation, we encourage you to consider holding a memorial gathering as well. There are many options open to you when it comes to honoring your loved one’s life: you can provide a chance for close friends and family to say goodbye through a one-time private viewing, a complete day of visitation open to any guest, and you can hold a formal service with your loved one present before cremation or after cremation with the urn present.
After the cremation itself, there are a variety of choices for your loved one’s final disposition: