Cremation Services
Cremation Services
Safe and Secure Onsite Cremation For Your Peace Of Mind
By choosing Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home you gain peace of mind with our superior cremation services and the comfort of knowing that your loved one will always be in the compassionate, capable hands of our certified staff. We are the only local funeral home with our own on-site crematory. This allows us to assure you your loved one is properly cared for and returned to you. Other funeral homes outsource the transfer and cremation to a third-party crematory many miles away.
Cremation is the process of reducing the body of the deceased to fragments of bone by way of heat and flame. We
prefer to say “cremated remains” rather than “ashes” because we believe that the term “ashes” can be misleading. Our funeral directors can explain the consistency of cremated remains in as much detail as you prefer. If you are considering scattering we would recommend that you ask us to prepare you for what you will see. Our Cremation Authorization Form goes into detail explaining the cremation process, as well as our policies and procedures. You will receive a copy of this completed form.
Traditional Funeral Service followed by Cremation
Many families find meaning and beauty in a traditional funeral service. With a traditional service combined with cremation, you can still choose to have a final viewing, visitation or wake, and a funeral service. However instead of in-ground burial, the funeral will be followed by cremation. Depending on your wishes, the cremated remains may be either returned to your family for storage in an urn, scattered, or interred in a columbarium. This option will include fees for the funeral services as well as the fees associated with the cremation itself.
Memorial Service
The memorial service can be held in our chapel, a church, or any other venue the family chooses. We work with our families to design a service that honors their loved one with stories, music, or scripture. We also have life celebrants that lead services where clergy may not be chosen. Our celebrants are trained in creating experiences that help start the healing process.
Graveside Service
A graveside or committal service is typically held immediately following the funeral service but it can also be a small intimate gathering of those closest to you.
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