Cremation Options
Understanding Cremation
Throughout history, many cultures have chosen cremation as a method of caring for the dead. In fact, cremation is still a time honored tradition in many European and Eastern countries. In recent years, it has become increasingly popular in the U.S. and Canada. More people are choosing cremation today, simply as a matter of personal preference.
That is why Farnstrom Funeral Homes offers cremation services and a wide variety of cremation urns to choose from. Our sincere desire is to help you understand the choices and identify your preferences, so you can make an informed decision with confidence.
Memorial Service and Cremation
 Just like burial, cremation can occur after a funeral where the casket is present at one's place of worship or a funeral chapel. The only real difference between a funeral followed by burial and one followed by cremation, is that the body is taken to the crematory after the service in lieu of a procession to the cemetery. As is customary, the funeral may be preceded by a period of visitation or a reception at the funeral home/mortuary. Following the funeral, the body is cremated in the casket or placed in a special cremation container if a rental casket was selected. After cremation, a public or private service may be arranged for the final placement of the cremated remains.
A memorial service, like a funeral, is a service of remembrance, only without the body present. It may be held at a place of worship, the funeral chapel or any other appropriate location. Your Farnstrom Funeral Homes funeral director will assist in planning and organizing the service, and provide the necessary staff to direct the service. The urn may be present for the memorial service, as the casket would be for a funeral. The family may hold a visitation or reception at the funeral home/mortuary with or without the presence of the body. Frequently, the body will be in a casket during this time for viewing, and then cremated before the memorial service. If cremation is to take place immediately following death, it is often possible to arrange a brief private time for the family to see the body prior to the memorial service. For many people this has important psychological value, allowing them a time to "say goodbye."
Direct Cremation
 Farnstrom Funeral Homes offers every cremation option. Among these many options is the immediate, or direct cremation. Direct cremation is limited to the prompt cremation of the body following death, with no formal funeral or memorial services. Some funeral firms will require a family member or authorized party to at least verify the identity of the deceased before cremation. Because of the minimal amount of services needed with direct cremation, costs are less than a complete traditional funeral.
You may also find the following resources helpful. Below is a list of cremation service packages that Farnstom's offers to those we serve. Although services may be selected from the itemized portion of the General Price List the following list of commonly selected cremation services packages may help you select the appropriate arrangements. Only the items listed are included in the packages. Caskets and other merchandise, cash advance items, and certain miscellaneous items are additional
Cremation Packages
Life Well RememberedTM
Traditional Funeral Ceremony with Visitation
Basic Service of Funeral Director, Staff and Overhead
Embalming
Final Dressing, Grooming, and Preperation for viewing
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing in Slumber Room
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Service
Transfer of Remains to the Funeral Home
Hearse
Utility/Floral Vehicle
Committal Service after Church or Chapel Service
Charge for Cremation
Package Price: $2,820
Honored Tribute
Graveside Ceremony with Visitation
Basic Service of Funeral Director, Staff and Overhead
Embalming
Final Dressing, Grooming, and Preperation for viewing
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing in Slumber Room
Use of Facilities and Staff for Graveside Service
Transfer of Remains to the Funeral Home
Hearse
Charge for Cremation
Package Price: $2,525
Simple Goodbye
Graveside Ceremony without Visitation
Basic Service of Funeral Director, Staff and Overhead
Cremation Process
Cremation Tray
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
Transfer of Remains to the Funeral Home
Hearse
Charge for Cremation
Package Price: $1,975
Celebration of Life
Direct Cremation with Memorial Service
Basic Service of Funeral Director, Staff and Overhead
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Service
Transfer of Remains to the Funeral Home
Cremation Process
Cremation Tray
Package Price (Our Chapel): $1,975.00
Package Price (Other Facility): $1,975.00
Peaceful Reflections
Cremation with Visitation without Ceremony
Direct Cremation
Embalming
Final Dressing, Grooming and Preperation
Use of Facilities and Staff for Visitation
Package Price: $1,753.00 |
