When the immediate relatives of a deceased loved one contact a family owned funeral home in Eastlake, OH, they may already have decided on all or most of the arrangements. Sometimes they are still discussing certain details. An example would be the decision for cremation but not being sure what to do with the ashes. Several options are available.
Burial or Interment
After cremation memorial service in Eastlake, OH, the container of ashes could be buried in a cemetery or interred in a mausoleum. This may involve a funeral procession in which those who attended the service can follow the front car to the final resting place if they so choose. Because a memorial service is less formal than a funeral, family members sometimes decide to have a private gathering later instead of having everyone come immediately afterward.
Keeping Ashes
After cremation arranged by a family owned funeral home in Eastlake, OH, the relatives have other options as well. One or more relatives may want to keep ashes in an urn set in a place of honor at home. Jewelers can create pendants and other pieces with a small amount of the ashes inside.
Scattering
Another frequent decision is to scatter the ashes outdoors in a location where this is allowed. Some families bring ashes to several different locations to release in various places the deceased person loved. They can take their time doing so after cremation and a memorial service in Eastlake, OH.
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