Cremation Services
Cremation Services
Cremation is another option in the range of choices for a family to consider. It may be an alternative to a burial, yet should not be considered a total substitute for a funeral. You can have a viewing, a Mass or Funeral Service, public or private, any number of combinations are possible.
We are proud to offer our own on site crematory in Portsmouth. By having our own cremation facility, we can ensure your loved one never leaves our care, and every effort will be made to accommodate family requests or scheduling needs.
As with burial options, cremation services can be personalized. From serving your loved one’s favorite ice cream to releasing butterflies, displaying memories through photo boards or even playing a tribute video, cremations should have the same focus in mind, celebrating the unique life lived.
Some request direct cremation, eliminating “all the bother of funeral services” for family members, but that is often a shortcut to the valuable or necessary experiences for the survivors. Funeral services aren’t provided just for the deceased; they are intended to help support and comfort the living.
After the cremation is complete, the family must decide on a final resting place for the cremated remains. A cemetery lot with other generations of family, a scattering on the ocean, or keeping the urn at home for some time, are all common choices for families. Today we see many unique ideas that can provide a unique remembrance with the cremated remains, please look to this article about these new options we have available.
Funeral Service followed by Cremation
Many families find meaning and comfort in a personalized funeral service. With a funeral 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 in an urn, buried or placed in a columbarium.
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 service can be held in place of a funeral and can be preceded by visitation at the cemetery or at the funeral home if desired.
Permanent Memorialization
