Walking You Through the Cremation Process

Learning more about cremation can be essential when it comes to making certain decisions. Better understanding the process itself may be especially helpful for those thinking about cremation and burial. What does cremation entail, and how is it different? These kind of questions deserve answers. If you or someone you know is looking into cremation services in or near Plainfield, IN, you should know that there is a funeral home in your area that can help you better understand the cremation process. In fact, we can walk you through that process while discussing it in much greater detail. That can really make a difference.

Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory has a great deal of experience with cremation, and we are always happy to discuss it with you and your family. There is a lot to learn for many families. Cremation may seem like unfamiliar territory, perhaps even a bit of a mystery. That’s understandable. Cremation was rarely practiced in the United States for many years. But it has become just as common as burial after a remarkable increase in popularity over the last several decades. So you should know what others are finding out. And that may mean finding out more about the process itself. How does cremation work? What happens? The best plan is to speak with one of our professionals directly. We can explain everything you need to know.

In the meantime, here are some of the basics.

The cremation process really begins with your involvement. Families generally get in touch with us at some point, either well in advance or upon the loss of a loved one. Either way, we then explain some options and make sure the family is empowered to make a decision about burial and cremation. Which makes the most sense? Which is the better fit? Sometimes this matter has been settled in advance. Sometimes it is a longer conversation. That’s okay. When a families opts for cremation, we will then tell them more about what comes next. Generally there is a need for some additional information and paperwork, but much of that information is very basic. Will you exactly what you should provide us with, and that will get the ball rolling.

Once the body has been transported, we can begin the cremation process. The body is first cleaned and prepared. Sometimes things like metals or medical devices must be removed in advance so that they do not interfere with cremation itself. Once the body has been prepared, it is placed in something like a temporary casket. That just means that the body will be inside a container while it is being cremated. When it is time for cremation, the body is subject to very high temperatures for up to a few hours. This heat reduces the body to an ash-like consistency. Sometimes fragments must be ground up a bit after cremation. This assures that everything has a more powdery consistency and that it will be easier to manage in the future.

When this process is complete, next-of-kin is then presented with the cremated remains, generally placed in a special bag that can then be transferred to an urn or other container. Then it is time for you to think more about what to do with the remains, and there are a number of available options.

If you are interested in cremation services in the Plainfield, IN, area, consider reaching out to Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. We are always happy to speak with you more about the cremation process so that you better understand what all is involved. Don’t hesitate to ask us about this or any other questions you might have.