How deep are cremated ashes buried?
How deep are cremated ashes buried?
approximately 3 feet deep
What is a silent cremation?
A Silent Cremation is a quick and budget friendly option. We collect the deceased and arrange for the cremation to happen as soon as possible. There is no church service involved but families may have their own private service once the ashes are returned/collected.
What is the least expensive way to be cremated?
Direct cremation is the least expensive disposition option, as the most expensive purchases—casket, preparing the body, funeral service, extensive transportation—are avoided. In addition, some funeral homes may charge a lower Basic Services Fee (funeral homes’ non-declinable flat fee) for direct cremation.
Can you go straight to the crematorium?
There is no hearse, no procession, no service in the crematorium or at the graveside — nothing. The body goes straight off to be cremated or buried without ceremony and without anyone else there. If you choose direct cremation you can hold a memorial event of your own devising with, if you wish, the ashes present.
Can you keep a dead body in a coffin in your home?
In most states, you’re allowed to keep the body at home until the burial or cremation. The specific length of time allowed may vary from state to state, but generally, a few days is acceptable.
Can you be buried without a coffin?
A person can be directly interred in the earth, in a shroud, or in a vault without a casket. There is no state law that dictates what a casket must be made of, either. Many of our Simple Pine Box caskets, though intended for natural burial, are enclosed in concrete vaults in conventional cemeteries.
What is the difference between cremation and direct cremation?
The main difference between traditional cremation and direct cremation is the timeline between death and cremation. The family will later receive the body, as cremated remains are known. Direct Cremation. With a direct cremation, the body is taken directly from the hospital or morgue to the crematorium.
Do bodies sit up during cremation?
Does the Body Sit Up During Cremation? While bodies do not sit up during cremation, something called the pugilistic stance may occur.
Is it wise to prepay for cremation?
A revocable trust can be cashed out or cancelled at any time. You own the money and can receive interest from it; the funds are transferred to the beneficiary only after your death. The only reason to consider prepaying your funeral, burial, or cremation is to shelter your assets from Medicaid.
What does God say about cremation?
The Bible neither favors nor forbids the process of cremation. Nevertheless, many Christians believe that their bodies would be ineligible for resurrection if they are cremated. This argument, though, is refuted by others on the basis of the fact that the body still decomposes over time after burial.
