Overview of Cremation
The number of people choosing cremation has increased significantly in the past few years, yet cremation carries a long tradition and remains largely unchanged.
Cremation simply expedites the process of reducing a body to bone fragments through application of intense heat.
What is done before or after the cremation is up to the survivors, or up to you. You can relieve the burden of these decisions by pre-
Contrary to what some people believe, Cremation does not limit choices, but, in fact, increases one’s options. It is a process which is performed in a respectful and dignified manner and can be memorialized in many ways.
Cremation and Funerals
Choosing cremation neither eliminates nor does it require a funeral service. Traditional or contemporary services are often planned before or after the cremation process. A funeral service followed by cremation may be exactly the same as a funeral service followed by ground burial. They can be elaborate or simple and traditional or nontraditional. Arrangements and ceremonies tend to be as individual as the persons for whom and by whom they are made.They may be personalized specifically to reflect the life of the deceased, and thus have a special meaning. San Diego Funeral Service is able to assist in any and all of your Funeral Service needs. To obtain more information on funeral services call 619-
The Complete Cremation Service will be just like a Complete Funeral Service except cremation will follow instead of the casketed burial. This can be accommodated by the use of a cremation casket (casket that is designed to be cremated) or the use of a rental casket. Following the viewing, service or ceremony, and eventual cremation, the cremated remains can be buried, properly scattered, or returned to the family for safe keeping. Urns are used to hold the cremated remains. Urns can be constructed out of basic materials like cardboard or plastic, or constructed out of more protective materials like basic and semi-
The Immediate Cremation Service can be arranged as an immediate disposition of the body, but is most times followed by a memorial service at the church, funeral home or other location. A Memorial Service is one where the body is not present. We recommend that if you select an immediate cremation that you are allowed a time, if possible, to privately view the body as a family. If the viewing can be done in a matter of a few hours after the death then embalming will not be necessary. If there is to be a long delay (more than 8-
A Direct Cremation refers to a cremation being provided, while limiting funeral services to the removal and transportation of the deceased into our care.
Importance of Memorialization
Memorialization provides a permanent, secure place for cremated remains to be placed, and for family members and descendants to honor the lives of the deceased.
Cremation allows families many choices for memorializing a loved one. Some families choose to keep the cremated remains with them at home, or to scatter the remains over land or water. San Diego Funeral Service allows the following Memorialization options, among others, for cremated remains:
Memorialization Options for Cremation
Outdoor Niches – The cremated remains of your loved ones may be safely held in one of our many above ground columbarium niches.
Scattering – Your loved one’s remains may be scattered freely within a dedicated, natural environment. There are also certain services which offer scattering among the sea or the stars.
Traditional Burial – In ground burial on a family plot – Urns may be buried at the head or foot of a grave site.
Personalized Memorialization – Inscribe your family member’s name and a special saying on a tree plaque, park bench or other special memorial. We also have custom, unique urns and keepsakes, perfect for displaying inside your home. For an overview of these items, please visit our Merchandise pages, or contact us directly and we will help you with your needs.
Personal Tribute Value Package Service Offerings
A) Visitation, overnight cremation and a Memorial Service/Mass of Christian Burial followed by a committal service:
Total Cost:
This package includes:
Services of the funeral director, staff and overhead
Local transfer of the deceased to the funeral home
Embalming, dressing and other preparation
Use of a cremation rental casket
Securing of certificates, authorizations and permits. Services of the funeral director, staff and the use of our facilities and equipment for three hours of visitation, the use of the facilities for a memorial service at our funeral home or to gather at the funeral home prior to church, for the memorial mass/service followed by a committal service
Hearse. Limousine and Directors Car
Choice of a memorial stationary package and of a personalized urn
B) Visitation at our Funeral Home followed by cremation:
Total Cost: $
This package includes:
Services of the funeral director, staff and overhead
Local transfer of the deceased to the funeral home
Embalming, dressing and other preparation
Use of a cremation rental casket
Securing of certificates, authorizations and permits
Services of the funeral director, staff and the use of our facilities and equipment for three hours of visitation. The services of the funeral director, staff and equipment for a committal service
Choice of a memorial stationary package and of a personalized urn
C) Cremation prior to visitation at our Funeral Home, a Memorial Service or Mass of Christian Burial or Church/Chapel Memorial Service followed by a committal service:
Total Cost:
This package includes:
Services of the funeral director, staff and overhead
Local transfer of the deceased to the funeral home
Other preparation for positive identification and use of the facilities for a limited viewing time for identification
Securing of certificates, authorizations and permits
Minimum alternative cremation container
Services of the funeral director, staff and the use of our facilities and equipment for up to three hours of visitation, the use of the facilities for a memorial service or to gather at the funeral home prior to the church/chapel service, the service of the funeral director, staff and equipment for the Memorial Mass/Service, immediately followed by a committal service
Hearse. Limousine and Directors Car
Choice of a memorial stationary package and of a personalized urn
D) Cremation prior to Memorial Visitation
Total cost: $
This package includes:
Services of the funeral director, staff and overhead
Local transfer of the deceased to the funeral home
Preparation and use of the facilities for a limited viewing time for identification
Securing of certificates, authorizations and permits
Minimum alternative cremation container
Services of the funeral director, staff and the use of our facilities and equipment for up to three hours of visitation
Choice of a memorial stationary package and of a personalized urn
E) Cremation Prior to a Memorial Service
Total cost: $
This package includes:
Services of the funeral director, staff and overhead
Local transfer of the deceased to the funeral home
Preparation and use of the facilities for a limited viewing time for identification
Securing of certificates, authorizations and permits
Minimum alternative cremation container
Services of the funeral director, staff and the use of facilities or equipment for a memorial service
Choice of a memorial stationary package and of a personalized urn
F) Cremation with Identification Viewing
Total cost: $
This package includes:
Services of the funeral director, staff and overhead
Local transfer of the deceased to the funeral home
Preparation and use of the facilities for a limited viewing time for positive identification
Securing of certificates, authorizations and permits
Minimum alternative cremation container
*Note: For an additional cost the following selections of alternative cremation containers for identification viewing purposes and for cremation are available:
“The Standard,” a wood composite container lined with rose tan crepe -
Grey flannel flat top fiberboard container lined with white crepe -
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