Guide for Those Watching Cremation Costs

How Much is Cremation? What Should Basic Cremation Services Include?

We know that in today’s economy, price is an important consideration. No one wants to pay more than they have to in order to get what they want.

But, when it comes to shopping around for affordable cremation services, do you know what it is you really want or need?

Chances are, the answer is “no”, simply because you aren’t familiar with what a cremation company does. After all, how many times have you been faced with this end-of-life decision?

What Should You Expect from a Basic Cremation Service?

A reputable, trustworthy cremation company or cremation society will do more for you than you may realize. Their basic cremation services should include:

• Transportation from place of death to the facility
• If necessitated by law, sheltering the remains for the 48 hour waiting period
• An alternative cremation container
• Verification of identity prior to cremation by two licensed staff members
• The cremation process
• Placement of cremated remains in a cremation urn
• Filing all necessary paperwork
• Composing obituary and submitting to newspapers
• The crematory facility should be clean, and pass regular inspection by the state. And here's something you should know: all inspection records should be made available to you.

In fact, the crematory facility should be accessible to you for a personal walk-through. If you call a crematory or cremation company and they decline your request for a tour, then cross them off your list.

The crematory operators should be trained and certified by CANA, the Cremation Association of North America. Operator certification should be prominently displayed for your review.

Yes, Price is Important…But Trust is Essential

We know the cost of cremation is an important consideration for many families. Yet, when it comes to making this end-of-life decision for yourself, or on behalf of a loved one, we believe that knowing you've chosen a trusted, reliable, and thoroughly-professional cremation company provides more peace-of-mind than you can imagine. Learn more about our cremation costs by calling (315) 637-3214 to discuss our affordable cremation services.