{"id":246,"date":"2021-06-28T12:40:04","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T12:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.snowdencares.com\/?p=246"},"modified":"2021-05-06T18:50:08","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T18:50:08","slug":"questions-to-ask-about-cremations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.snowdencares.com\/questions-to-ask-about-cremations\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions to Ask About Cremations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you interested in possibly arranging a cremation service in Silver Spring, MD<\/a>? Perhaps you\u2019ve heard about the benefits of this particular body disposition and want to learn more. While cremation is now the leading final service option, there are still things about it that people either don\u2019t know or are confused about. Here\u2019s a look at some questions to ask about cremation.<\/p>\n

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What Can I Do with My Loved One\u2019s Cremated Remains? <\/strong>
\nThere are lots of things you can do with your deceased relative\u2019s cremated remains. Options include scattering the ashes, keeping the ashes at home in an urn, getting cremation jewelry, and more. There are loads of options, so you\u2019ll want to consider as many of them as possible.<\/p>\n

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Will My Loved One be Clothed Before Being Put into the Cremation Chamber? <\/strong>
\nYes, your loved one will be clothed prior to being placed into the cremation chamber. They can be whatever garments your family members select.<\/p>\n

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Is it Possible to Have Some Sort of Service After the Cremation? <\/strong>
\nThe planning of an event such as a memorial or celebration of life service is possible whether you plan a cremation or a burial. So choosing a creation won\u2019t limit you in this regard.<\/p>\n

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Do I Have to Buy an Urn from a Funeral Home or Can I Get it Someplace Else? <\/strong>
\nThe choice is yours. You can\u202fget the urn you need from the funeral home you plan with or you can buy it from another vendor. But there are good reasons for buying the urn from the funeral home you hire to perform the cremation<\/a>. The funeral home will be most helpful in finding the right urn for you and your family. Depending on what your plan is for the urn, the funeral home will be able to give specialized assistance.<\/p>\n

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If I Plan a Cremation, Does My Deceased Loved One Have to be Embalmed? <\/strong>
\nEmbalming is optional if you are arranging a cremation service<\/a>. You can speak to the funeral director helping you to plan. They\u2019ll be able to advise you.<\/p>\n

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How Long Does the Cremation Process Take? <\/strong>
\nThe whole cremation process can use up to a couple of hours. The exact amount of time will depend on the size of the individual and on the cremation chamber temperature setting.<\/p>\n

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How Can I be Sure I Choose the Right Body Disposition for My Loved One? <\/strong>
\nA funeral director can direct you in clarifying the various choices available to you. You\u2019ll be able to ask questions, and you\u2019ll get the answers you need. You can get recommendations as needed.<\/p>\n

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Will the Funeral Home Help Me Write an Obituary?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, the funeral director who assists you at the funeral home will help you write the obituary. As well, they\u2019ll get the obituary published in
\na newspaper.\"cremation<\/p>\n

Do you have any more questions about cremation services in Silver Spring, MD? If so, we have the answers you need, so get in touch for the assistance you require. We\u2019re a family owned and operated funeral home that has been serving the community since the early 1900s. This means we have deep roots in the area and a connection to the people here. For the help you require, you can reach us by phone to speak with one of our licensed industry professionals<\/a>. You can also visit our office to speak to someone in person.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you interested in possibly arranging a cremation service in Silver Spring, MD? Perhaps you\u2019ve heard about the benefits of this particular body disposition and want to learn more. While cremation is now the leading final service option, there are still things about it that people either don\u2019t know or are confused about. Here\u2019s a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":249,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nQuestions to Ask About Cremations<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you thinking about planning a cremation service for a deceased loved one? Many families do so after loved ones pass away. 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