Cremation
Whether you choose a cremation for personal or religious reasons it can be done in various ways to include your own wishes and that of a loved one.
There are no set rules with cremations and allows you more choices than a traditional burial. It can be a simple “direct” or private cremation without anyone present or it could be elaborate with the coffin present at the church service. A direct cremation costs less than a traditional funeral.
The Cremation service can be arranged to include all your requirements and traditions such as a private viewing, a wake and a Memorial service before or after the cremation.
Your consultant will take care of all the arrangements on your behalf and guide you with professional advice to include all your wishes and special request such as the internment, scattering or burial of the cremains in a niche, grave or special place of significance.
If you are considering cremation as an option for you personally when the time comes, it is always wise to consult your family and advise them of your wishes. You could also complete and make use of our Pre-Planning option and print it to keep safe in a file with all your other important documents such as your Will. You are welcome to contact us on our Toll-Free number for additional advice.
Attended Cremation
At an attended cremation, the norm is that the loved one will be brought in a casket to the church, chapel or venue by the funeral parlour involved. The casket will be present during the sermon or memorial service.
Depending on the church, chapel or venue the family can request that the casket be opened before, during or after the sermon or memorial service for the last viewing of the loved one to take place.
After the sermon or memorial service, the loved one will be taken to the crematorium in the chosen casket for the cremation to take place. This could be immediately or as per the arrangement at a given date or time. After the cremation takes place the remains of the loved one will be handed to the family in an ash box or urn.
Utmost care is taken during the cremation process with stringent legislation in place to ensure that the family will only get the remains of their loved one.
Martin’s Funeral strives to deliver the most respectful, professional and innovative service to people of any religion, culture or tradition.
Unattended Cremation
At an unattended cremation, the norm is that the deceased will not be brought to the church, chapel or venue by the funeral parlour involved. No casket will be present during the sermon or memorial service.
A sermon or memorial service can be held for the loved one at church, chapel or venue. At no stage will the deceased be present at any of these events.
The deceased will be taken to the crematorium in the chosen casket for the cremation to take place. This could be before or after the sermon or memorial service is held. After the cremation took place the remains of the loved one will be handed to the family in an ash box or urn.
Utmost care is taken during the cremation process with stringent legislation in place to ensure that the family will only get the remains of their loved one.
Martin’s Funeral strives to deliver the most respectful, professional and innovative service to people of any religion, culture or tradition.