Frequently Asked Questions

Cremations centers assist the bereaved in various ways to help them through the loss of a loved one by providing bereavement and consolation services for the living, in addition to making arrangements for the cremation. 

The following list is not all-inclusive, but describes some of the major tasks of the cremation center

• Removal and transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the funeral home
• Professional care of the deceased including sheltering and refrigeration
• Consulting with family to make arrangements for the cremation
• Filing certificates, permits, and other required forms
• Obtaining copies of the death certificate
• Arrangements with the cemetery, crematory, or other places of final disposition
• Creates and publishes the obituary
• Assists the family with death-related claims, including Social Security, VA insurance, grief counseling

Our cremations start at $995

• Advance Directives - If the deceased left any written advance directives concerning the disposition of his remains and memorialization, you need to bring them with you. These instructions may be found in a will, or there may be a formally witnessed disposition directive, funeral pre-arrangements, or a pre-need contract.
• Military Discharge Papers
• Details on any cemetery property owned by the deceased or the family (grave plot, columbarium space, etc.)
• Recent photograph of the deceased and any personal effects that you wish to be included in the viewing or burial
• Specific information on the deceased: 
•     Full legal name
•     Address
•     Marital status
•     Social Security number
•     Date of birth
•     Place of birth (city and state)
•     Educational history (number of years of schooling)
•     Armed Forces service dates and serial number
•     Occupation or profession
•     Parent's names, including mother's maiden name
•     Next of kin and other survivors