Cremation Service

Cremation service, or the burning of human remains for internment purposes, has been a common practice in many civilizations for many centuries. Today, it is a common alternative to the traditional Judeo-Christian burial rite. The process today is also more modern. It is not, as it is commonly believed, actual burning, but the body is put into a device called electric cremated remains processor until it is reduced to a sandy texture by means of drying. The sandy residue is referred to as “cremains.”

Cremation is also a less expensive alternative to burial or funeral rites. Cremains can be kept in a family vault, or scattered as per the deceased wishes. This is also a way to transport the deseaced in those cases where the family is not entrenched in one community. The cremains are usually kept in urns. Urns come in many different shapes, sizes and styles. Urns or cremation caskets can be found just as easily as coffins or full-body caskets.

Cremations can also take place in a religious context. Pastors or ministers can be present to lead a service just as in traditional burial. Today, most religions no longer actively discourage cremation, including Roman Catholicism and Judaism. Priests and Rabbis can be present during the services or the internment of the cremains for traditional holy services.