Aftercare
A program providing grief support, education and resources to families affected by the death of a loved one; considered by some as an extension of the services a funeral home provides at the time of need.
Alternative Container
A container used to hold human remains for cremation.
Arrangement Conference
A meeting between the funeral director and the family members of the deceased to prepare/finalize funeral arrangements. During this meeting, the funeral director will explain options, discuss the decedent’s wishes and written directions, and prepare a contract for the goods and services selected for the funeral service. This meeting usually takes place at the funeral home a day or two after the death.
Arrangement Room
An office at the funeral home where funeral arrangements are discussed with the funeral director.
Bereaved
(noun) A person who has suffered the death of a loved one.
(adjective) Suffering the death of a loved one.
Bier
A stand a casket is placed on.
Burial
The ritual of placing remains in a grave. Also known as “interment.”
Calling Hours
A time when friends and acquaintances gather at a funeral home to view the decedent’s body after it has been prepared by the funeral home. This is also a time to offer condolences to the surviving family members. Also known as “visitation” or “wake.”
Cash Advance Items
Any goods and services that a funeral home must purchase from a third party vendor on behalf of and paid for by the funeral director on the family’s behalf. These items are typically listed separately on the Statement of Goods and Services and may include such things as honorariums, cemetery charges, obituary listings and certified copies of death certificates.
Casket
A container designed to hold a body for burial.
Casketing
Placing the body in the casket once it has been embalmed, dressed and cosmetized.
Celebrant
A Funeral Celebrant serves by providing a funeral service, memorial service or tribute that is personalized and individualized to reflect the personality and lifestyle of the deceased after consultation with the family and loved ones and coordination with the funeral home. Also known as “Funeral Celebrant.”
Cemetery
An area for burial of caskets and urns either in the ground or entombed in a wall or crypt.
Chapel
A room in a funeral home used for funerals and often for the viewing of the deceased by mourners.
Church Truck
A stand with wheels that is placed under a casket to assist the funeral director and pallbearers when moving the casket to and from the church or funeral home for services.
Columbarium
A room or building with niches to store urns holding cremated remains.
Committal Service
The concluding rite of a funeral service or memorial service. It can take place at the funeral service, the back of the church, graveside or the crematorium.
Coroner
A public official whose duty is to investigate the cause of death if it appears to be from other than natural causes, or if there was no physician in attendance for a long time prior to death.
Cosmetizing
A term specific to the funeral profession that refers to the utilization of cosmetics to restore life-like appearance to the deceased.
Cremains
Ash and other elements of the deceased that remain following cremation. Also known as “cremated remains.”
Cremated Remains
Ash and other elements of the deceased that remain following cremation.
Cremation
The reduction of human remains by intense heat and flame to ash and bone fragments.
Cremation Casket
A casket made of combustible material, designed specifically for cremation; see also “cremation container.”
Cremation Container
Simple containers, often constructed of cardboard or chipboard, which preserve the dignity of remains prior to cremation and to assist with the placement of the remains into the retort.
Cremation Permit
A certificate issued by local government authorizing cremation of the deceased.
Crematory
A facility where cremation takes place.
Crypt
A space in a mausoleum or in the ground where lawn crypts are placed to entomb casketed human remains; see also “mausoleum” and “lawn crypt.”
Death Certificate
A legal document, signed by a medical professional or a coroner, certifying the death of an individual.
Death Notice
A brief article announcing the death of an individual, typically placed in a newspaper.
Deceased
Term referring to one who is dead.
Direct Disposition
The disposition of human remains without a formal viewing or funeral ceremony; also known as direct burial or direct cremation.
Disinter
To exhume, or remove from a burial site.
Display Room
A room in the funeral home where caskets, urns, outer burial containers and other related items are displayed for individuals or families to select for purchase while planning a funeral or memorial service.
Disposition
The means of laying human remains to rest; methods of disposition may include earth burial, entombment in a crypt, cremation, etc.
Embalmer
One who is trained and licensed in the surgical procedure of disinfecting or preserving deceased human bodies by the injection or application of preservatives and antiseptics.
Embalming
The process by which a trained and licensed embalmer chemically treats a body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, retard organic decomposition and restore an acceptable physical appearance; embalming offers temporary preservation of a deceased person’s body and allows for funerals to be held several days after the death has occurred by keeping the body in a viewable state.
Entombment
The placement of human remains in a crypt or a tomb.
Eulogy
A form of public speaking at funerals or memorials used to honor and pay respect to the deceased.
Eulogist
A person who gives a eulogy at a funeral or memorial service.
Family Car
A limousine used in the funeral procession by the immediate family; usually provided by the funeral home.
Family Room
A room in the funeral home which allows the immediate family to have privacy during a visitation or funeral service.
First Call
The initial call to the funeral director to notify of the death and to arrange transfer.
Flower Car
A vehicle used to transport flowers from the funeral home to the church and/or cemetery.
Funeral
A service commemorating the life of the deceased.
Funeral Arrangements
Plans established for the memorialization and disposition – whether made before or after death.
Funeral Celebrant
A person who serves as the leader of a funeral service; may be an ordained member of the clergy or a lay person who has received specialized training on rituals and funeral traditions. Utilizing the services of a funeral celebrant who is a lay person can be an option whether the service is intended to be of a religious nature or not, depending on the type of the service desired.
Funeral Coach
A motor vehicle designed and used for the conveyance of the casketed remains.
Funeral Director
A trained and licensed individual who provides support to the bereaved during initial stages of their grief; arranges and directs funeral ceremonies; arranges for the removal of the deceased from the place of death; prepares the body according to the wishes of the survivors and requirements of the law; secures information for legal documents; files death certificates and other legal papers; assists survivors with filing claims for death benefits; helps individuals adapt to changes in their lives following a death through after care services.
Funeral Home
A building used for the purpose of embalming, arranging and conducting funerals.
Funeral Procession
A procession, usually in motor vehicles, from the church or chapel to the cemetery.
Funeral Rule
Established in 1984 by the Federal Trade Commission, the Funeral Rule protects consumers’ rights.
Funeral Service
The rites conducted before the disposition of the deceased.
Funeral Trust
A trust fund in which money is held until needed to pay for funeral costs.
General Price List (GPL)
A price list of all goods and services provided by a funeral home, including disclosures required by the Federal Trade Commission; see “funeral rule.”
Grave
An excavation in the earth for the purpose of burying the dead; see “interment.”
Grave Liner
A permanent outside container, generally consisting of a concrete box and a lid. It is not intended to demonstrate any sealed protection to the casket; see also “outer burial container.”
Grave Marker
A method of identifying the occupant of a particular grave, usually including such data as the name of the individual, date of birth and date of death.
Graveside Service
The concluding rite of a funeral service; or a memorial service taking place at the site of burial.
Gravestone
A marker placed at the site of a burial.
Green Burial (Green Funeral)
In natural or green burial, the body is buried, without embalming, in a natural setting; any shroud or casket that is used must be biodegradable, nontoxic and of sustainable material; traditional standing headstones are not permitted. Instead, flat rocks, plants or trees may serve as grave markers. A “natural or green burial” may also simply mean burial without embalming, in a biodegradable casket without a vault, when permitted by a cemetery.
Grief
Intense sorrow experienced following the death of a loved one.
Headstone
A marker placed at the site of a burial.
Hearse
A specially designed vehicle provided by the funeral home to transport remains; see also funeral coach.
Honorary Casket Bearer
A person who is accorded the honor of escorting the casket, similar to a casket bearer, but does not actually carry the casket; also called an honorary pallbearer.
In State
The custom of presenting the deceased for viewing by mourners and others, prior to or after the funeral service.
Interment
The placement of the deceased in a grave or a columbarium.
Interment Fee
Cemetery fee for the digging and refilling of the grave.
Inurnment
The placement of cremated remains in an urn.
Keepsake
Designed to hold a small portion of cremated remains, keepsakes come in a variety of styles, including, miniature urns, jewelry, photo frames and other suitable objects. The cremated remains are placed in the keepsake and distributed among immediate family members. Also known as memento urns.
Lawn Crypt
A permanent underground crypt usually constructed of reinforced concrete or similar material installed in multiple units for the entombment of human remains.
Limousine
A chauffeured automobile designed to seat six or more persons behind the driver’s seat; generally used to transport the immediate family from the place of the funeral service to the cemetery.
Livestream
Technology that allows family and friends to “attend” a funeral or memorial service from a remote location via streaming video over the Internet.
Lowering Device
A mechanism used for lowering the casket into the grave.
Mausoleum
A public or private building with crypts for the entombment of casketed remains or cremated remains; see also “crypt.”
Medical Examiner
A medically qualified public officer whose duty is to investigate deaths occurring under unusual or suspicious circumstances, to perform post-mortems and to initiate inquests.
Memento Urns
Miniature urns designed to hold a small portion of cremated remains; cremated remains are placed in memento urns and distributed among immediate family members.
Memorial
A monument or grave marker identifying a grave or graves; a nameplate or inscription identifying a crypt or niche; a marker, garden bench, statue, etc., placed in a meaningful location to honor the dead.
Memorial Service
A service, held without the body present, that commemorates the life of the deceased.
Monument
Typically made of granite, monuments can take on various forms; they are engraved with the names of the deceased and dates of birth and death; depending on the size of the stone, anniversary dates, names of children, favorite sayings, poems, scriptures or songs may be included; sometimes called a headstone, tombstone or gravestone.
Mortician
A trained and licensed individual who provides support to the bereaved during initial stages of their grief; arranges and directs funeral ceremonies; arranges for the removal of the deceased from the place of death; prepares the body according to the wishes of the survivors and requirements of the law; secures information for legal documents; files death certificates and other legal papers; assists survivors with filing claims for death benefits; helps individuals adapt to changes in their lives following a death through after care services.
Mortuary
A building used for the purpose of embalming, arranging and conducting funerals.
Mortuary Science
The study of the dead human body and the processes related to care and preparation for final disposition.
Mourn
To feel or express sorrow or grief.
Natural Burial
In natural or green burial, the body is buried, without embalming, in a natural setting; any shroud or casket that is used must be biodegradable, nontoxic and of sustainable material; traditional standing headstones are not permitted. Instead, flat rocks, plants or trees may serve as grave markers. A “natural or green burial” may also simply mean burial without embalming, in a biodegradable casket without a vault, when permitted by a cemetery.
Niche
A space in a wall or structure to hold urns containing cremated remains.
Niche Garden
An outdoor garden containing structures with niches.
Obituary
A published notice of a person’s death which typically contains biographical details and information about funeral or memorial services.
Officiant
A person who leads or officiates a funeral or memorial service.
Opening and Closing Fee
Cemetery fee for the digging and refilling of the grave; see also “interment fee.”
Outer Burial Container
A rigid container that protects caskets from the weight of the soil; they are often required by cemeteries because they prevent the soil from collapsing into the grave following the interment; also called a vault or grave liner.
Online Condolences
A public expression of sympathy for another person’s grief; typically, these tributes are posted by family and friends at the deceased person’s online obituary located on the funeral home website or other location.
Pallbearer
One of several people who assist in carrying a casket during a funeral service.
Perpetual Care Trust Funds
A portion of the burial plot cost set aside in a trust fund for its ongoing care.
Plot
An area of ground in a cemetery used for the interment of human remains.
Prearranged Funeral
A funeral that has been arranged prior to a person’s death; see also “preplanning.”
Prearranged Funeral Trust
A trust fund in which money is held until needed to pay for funeral costs.
Preparation Room
A room in the funeral home where remains are prepared for viewing; preparation includes embalming, clothing the body, applying cosmetics, styling the hair and placing the remains in a casket.
Preplanning
The process of working with a funeral director or preplanning consultant to plan one’s funeral in advance of death; the process includes selecting the type of funeral or memorial service, methods of disposition, funeral merchandise, cemetery plot locations, memorials, songs, casket bearers, etc.; many people who preplan their funeral services may also prepay for them through an insurance policy, a trust or other investment means. Also referred to as, “advance funeral planning.”
Procession
A procession, usually in motor vehicles, from the church or chapel to the cemetery.
Register Book
A book made available by the funeral director for the recording of names of people visiting the funeral home to pay their respects to the deceased, as well as those in attendance at the funeral or memorial service.
Registered Resident
An individual who has graduated from a mortuary science college program and is now working full-time at a funeral home to learn and build their embalming and funeral directing skills. A registered resident works under the director supervision of an experienced, licensed funeral director for one year. The one-year residency is required to apply for a NYS funeral directing license.
Removal
Securing and transporting human remains from the place of death.
Retort
The chamber in which a body is cremated.
Scattering
The physical process of spreading cremated remains over land or water in a random manner as a means of final disposition.
Selection Room
A room in the funeral home where caskets, urns, outer burial containers and other related items are displayed for individuals or families to select for purchase while planning a funeral or memorial service; also known as a “display room.”
Statement of Funeral Goods and Services
An itemized list of the goods and services the consumer has selected during the arrangement conference. The Statement allows consumers to evaluate their selections and make any desired changes.
State Room
A room in a funeral home where visitations are held; the term is derived from a body lying in state for viewing by friends and family; see also visitation room.
Survivors
Those who have outlived the deceased, especially family members.
Tomb
A chamber excavated from earth or rock specifically for receiving human remains.
Tombstone
Typically made of granite, monuments can take on various forms; they are engraved with the names of the deceased and dates of birth and death; depending on the size of the stone, anniversary dates, names of children, favorite sayings, poems, scriptures or songs may be included; sometimes called a headstone, tombstone or gravestone.
Transit Permit
A permit issued by a local or state authority allowing a body to be transported to the place of burial or cremation, usually out-of-state.
Undertaker
A term used initially the 1700s to describe a contractor which, later, referred to one whose work involved funeral services for the deceased.
Urn
A container designed to hold cremated remains. Urns can be made of wood, metal, glass or other natural materials.
Urn Garden
A garden containing urn burial sites.
Urn Placement
The permanent placement of an urn into a niche or urn burial site.
Urn Vault
A permanent outside container with an interior encasement, made of concrete, plastic, fiberglass or stone materials wherein the container holding the cremated remains are placed.
Vault
A permanent outside container of grade better than a grave liner or concrete box, which is sealed and affords protection to the casket.
Video Tribute
A memorial video created with a compilation of photographs or home movies to honor the life of a loved one; can be played during the visitation or funeral service.
Viewing
A gathering held with the deceased’s body present; a time for family and friends to express condolences and support one another; also called a viewing, wake or calling hours.
Vigil
A Roman Catholic religious service held on the eve of the funeral service; may include the recitation of the Rosary.
Visitation
A gathering held with the deceased’s body present; a time for family and friends to express condolences and support one another; also called a viewing, wake or calling hours.
Visitation Room
A room in a funeral home where the body lies prior to the funeral service so people may view the deceased; see also “state room.”
Wake
A gathering held with the deceased’s body present; a time for family and friends to express condolences and support one another; also called a viewing, wake or calling hours.
FAQs
What are funeral arrangements called? ›
Preplanning. The act of making arrangements for a funeral, memorial, ceremony or other service/plans prior to death. Preplanning can involve simply recording one's wishes or making financial arrangements (pre-paying). Also known as "Preneed."
What do you say when someone is cremated? ›Acknowledge their loss and express sorrow for that. It means a lot to a grieving family to know that their loss and grief is validated and that people are expressing genuine concern and sorrow for what they are going through after the death of their loved one.
What is the funeral home person called? ›Morticians and funeral arrangers (also known as funeral directors or, historically, undertakers) plan the details of a funeral. They often prepare obituaries and arrange for pallbearers and clergy services.
What do you call the ceremony before burial? ›A wake, also known as a viewing, visitation or gathering, typically occurs before the funeral takes place. An urn or a casket is typically present, and the casket may be opened or closed.
What is the dinner after a funeral called? ›Separate from a memorial service, a funeral reception is a special event for family members and friends to honor the deceased without a formalized structure. The gathering after a funeral usually has food and drinks and serves as a venue to offer one's condolences to the family. This is also commonly known as a repast.
What is the flower for funerals called? ›Lilies. The lily is most the most commonly associated flower for funerals. They symbolise innocence, purity and sympathy.
Do you have clothes on when you are cremated? ›Cremation of a body can be done with or without clothing. Typically, if there has been a traditional funeral (with the body) present, the deceased will be cremated in whatever clothing they were wearing.
Do you feel being cremated? ›The body does not feel pain during cremation because the person is no longer alive. When a person dies, their brain stops sending signals to the body. This means that the person cannot feel pain or any other sensation.
Do you go to heaven if you are cremated? ›No matter what a person's preference is, from the Christian perspective, cremation does not prevent one from going to Heaven. So there's no need to worry, if God can create life from dust, surely he can restore life from ashes.
What is the difference between a mortuary and a funeral home? ›Because a funeral home is a full-service provider, their services typically come at a higher price point (with some flexibility depending on the client's budget). Mortuary services, on the other hand, are usually less expensive, as they generally offer only basic burial or cremation services and not funeral planning.
What do funeral homes call their customers? ›
Funeral Friends are called “Funeral Friends” because more than any other type, they see and understand the value of a funeral, a funeral home, and you.
What is it called when a family member speaks at a funeral? ›A eulogy is a speech given at a memorial service in memory of a person who has died.
Which part of the body does not burn during cremation? ›What's really returned to you is the person's skeleton. Once you burn off all the water, soft tissue, organs, skin, hair, cremation container/casket, etc., what you're left with is bone. When complete, the bones are allowed to cool to a temperature that they can be handled and are placed into a processing machine.
What are the 3 parts of the funeral? ›A traditional funeral service typically has four components. They are the visitation, funeral ceremony, committal service, and a funeral reception.
Who walks in first at a funeral? ›Unless they have chosen to be seated beforehand, the family comes next, chief mourner(s) first, walking with whomever he or she chooses. Close friends may follow, completing the procession. The family and pallbearers occupy the front rows, with friends filling vacant places on either side.
Why do you eat after a funeral? ›Funeral meals have always meant to assuage grief and to honor the dead and their beliefs about the hereafter. In America these meals also reflect ethnicity, health trends, state law and contemporary funeral practices. But feeding the grieving also has a fundamental aim, says Dr.
Who pays for the meal after a funeral? ›Typically, family members of the deceased will sponsor the meal. When financial issues are present, the family may request a donation from the attendees. Agreeing on who pays for the repast meal is essential. The post-funeral luncheon can easily exceed $2,000.
What is funeral food? ›What is it called when you eat after a funeral? The gathering after the funeral usually has food known as a repast. Repast food is a type of food that is often served at funerals. It is typically light and simple, such as sandwiches and finger foods.
What do red roses mean at a funeral? ›Roses. Red represents love, respect and courage. Pink signifies grace, love and appreciation. White represents reverence, innocence, peace and hope. Dark crimson signifies grief and sorrow.
What do yellow roses mean at a funeral? ›In the context of a funeral service, white roses symbolise purity, humility and innocence, whereas red express love and respect and pink represents gratefulness to the deceased. A yellow rose is often given by friends to denote their deep ties, while the traditional dark crimson rose suggests deep sorrow and grief.
What does a single white rose mean at a funeral? ›
In the context of a funeral, white roses symbolise purity, humility and innocence, whereas red conveys love and respect and pink signifies thankfulness to the deceased.
What is removed from a body before cremation? ›The only parts of the body that are removed before cremation are artificial ones like a medical device or implant with a battery, silicone, pins, radiation pressurization, pacemakers, and large hip, knee, and shoulder replacements along with any external jewelry.
What items Cannot be cremated? ›- Metal.
- Plastic.
- Glass.
- Clothes made from synthetic materials that may be hazardous to burn.
- Electronic devices or implants such as pacemakers or hearing aids.
Only one body can be cremated at once, and all cremated remains must be cleared from the cremation chamber before another cremation can begin. These standards do mean that you may have little input into any 'customization' of a cremation process.
Do people watch you get cremated? ›Yes. This is called a "witness cremation" or simply a "cremation viewing." Family members may watch as the body is brought into the cremation retort and the process of cremation is begun. Read on to learn more about witnessing a cremation.
How long does it take for a body to be fully cremated? ›The cremation itself takes about three to four hours, with another one to two hours for processing. Once a body is cremated, it typically takes seven to ten days to return the ashes to the family.
Does it smell when a body is cremated? ›If you are concerned that the ashes will smell after the cremation, the answer is no. There is no odor emitted from ashes that have been properly cremated. Even over time, you shouldn't expect any particular smells to develop. If anything, certain cremation containers will simply emit a slight incense-like smell.
Do you reunite with your spouse in heaven? ›HAVING RELATIONSHIPS WITH SPOUSES, LOVED ONES IN HEAVEN
A. Yes to both. The reunion will take place, but not as husband and wife. We learn this in Jesus' explanation to the Sadducees: "When people rise from death, there will be no marriage.
When Paul writes to believers who grieve the loss of a loved one, he offers them this comfort: “We who are still alive will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air” (1 Thessalonians 4:17, emphasis mine).
What religion says you can't be cremated? ›Of all world religions, Islam is probably the most strongly opposed to cremation. Unlike Judaism and Christianity, there is little diversity of opinion about it. Cremation is considered by Islam to be an unclean practice.
Do funeral homes reuse caskets? ›
You can still have a traditional viewing at the service, but renting a casket can save you money as the funeral home will reuse it for another viewing. The caskets, equipped with a removable interior, provide a sanitary solution, and after the service or cremation, the wooden box removes easily.
How long can a body stay in a mortuary? ›How long can a hospital keep the body of a deceased person after death? A hospital is allowed to keep the body of a deceased person in a hospital mortuary for up to 21 days after the date of death (section 80 of the Regulation).
How long will a mortuary hold a body? ›When properly stored and cooled, a body can be kept for up to six weeks at the funeral home, so you'll have plenty of flexibility when planning your memorial service.
How do you answer the phone at a funeral home? ›...
These are four you should consider in your first run of funeral home phone answering rules:
- Answer the phone quickly every time. ...
- Always ask before placing someone on hold. ...
- Listen to what the caller is saying, and what they aren't saying.
This means the body will not be displayed for the service and, in most cases, will not be embalmed. During a visitation or wake, there are scenarios where the individual has been viewed but has chosen to keep the casket closed for the funeral. Things to Consider.
What is it called when a pastor speaks at a funeral? ›In many religions, the eulogy is delivered by the clergy member who is officiating the service. In many cases, a religious eulogy will focus on the role of God and faith in the life of the person who died, rather than any secular accomplishments.
Who speaks first at a funeral? ›The speech is ideally given by someone who knew the person well enough to gather and share memories and highlights of his/her life. Sometimes the choice is obvious within the family. There is often one person who seems to be the unofficial family spokesperson.
Who usually says the eulogy at a funeral? ›There is no hard and fast rule as to who should give the eulogy speech at a funeral. It's typically given by those who were particularly close, or had a special relationship with, the loved one who passed. It could be a best friend, a spouse, a child or grandchild, or even a co-worker.
What do you say at the end of a eulogy? ›The ending of your eulogy should be simple. Addressing the person who has died with a phrase such as, “We will miss you” or “Rest well on your journey, my friend” can be a good way to wrap up. You can also end with an inspirational quote if that feels better to you.
Does the funeral home remove organs? ›One of the most common questions people have about embalming is whether or not organs are removed. The answer is no; all of the organs remain in the body during the embalming process. Instead, the Embalmer makes small incisions in the abdomen and inserts tubes into the body cavity.
Why does skull burst during cremation? ›
Burning of the Body During Hindu Cremation
The fire is left to burn itself out. In that time the body is transformed to ashes, and it is hoped the skull explodes to release the soul to heaven.
The actual cremation (burning of the dead body, turning them into ashes) can take about 3-4 hours, and processing the cremated remains takes another 2-3 hours.
What is the order of family at a funeral? ›The spouse is first, accompanied by children. Parents and siblings would be next, followed by extended family (grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, etc). Where should immediate family sit at a funeral? The immediate family members sit in the front rows.
What is the last part of a funeral called? ›Committal Service
The concluding rite of a funeral service or memorial service. It can take place at the funeral service, the back of the church, graveside or the crematorium.
Friends, acquaintances, co-workers, and others typically sit on the left. The front rows are reserved for close relatives. If you are a member of the immediate family and there are step-parents or step-siblings, you must take into account where everyone will sit.
What do you not say at a funeral viewing? ›- “They're an angel now.”
- “I know how you feel.”
- “They look so good.”
- “Don't cry” or “Go ahead and cry.”
- “At least it wasn't worse.”
- “God is sovereign.”
- “Let me know if I can help.”
- What can you say instead?
While some people find comfort in seeing their loved ones as they remember them, it may also be uncomfortable to others. If they have an open casket viewing, make sure you follow proper funeral etiquette: DON'T touch the body under any circumstances. Sometimes the casket has a glass to prevent this from happening.
How do you honor someone who is cremated? ›- Select a Memorial or Monument. ...
- Plant a Tree, Flower or Garden. ...
- Contribute to a Local Charity. ...
- Create an Online Memorial. ...
- Scatter the Ashes. ...
- Sponsor a Memorial Bench at a Community Park. ...
- Set Up an Honorary Scholarship.
Be not severe in Thy judgment but let some drops of Thy Precious Blood fall upon the devouring flames, and do Thou O Merciful Saviour, send Thy Angels to conduct Thy Departed servant to a place of refreshment, light and peace. Amen. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
How many bodies can be cremated at once? ›“The crematory authority should not simultaneously cremate more than one human remains in the same cremation chamber unless it has written authorization to do so by the authorizing agent of each human remains to be cremated.” Aside from it being illegal, cremation chambers can usually only fit one body in at a time.
Can you be both cremated and buried? ›
Interment in a Burial Plot
This is still possible with cremated remains, and is a common practice among many religions. The process is as such: you purchase a container for the ashes, as well as the burial plot, a preferred casket, the burial vault for the casket, and an opening-and-closing ceremony.
Depending on location, the cremation process can take anywhere from 3-15 business days. Some states have laws requiring a waiting period before a cremation can even take place. The actual cremation can take about 3 hours, and processing the cremated remains takes another 1-2 hours.
What is the final prayer at a funeral? ›May God give to you and all whom you love his comfort and his peace, his light and his joy, in this world and the next; and the blessing of God almighty, the father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you, and remain with you this day and for ever. Amen.
What Jesus says about cremation? ›The Bible does not clearly define about cremation as a means to dispose of the dead. However, there is no scriptural prohibition of cremation in the New Testament. The Bible neither favors nor forbids the process of cremation.
What is a good psalm to read at a funeral? ›Psalm 23 is one of the most famous Psalms in the Bible, and a popular choice for many occasions, including funerals. Its peaceful message recalls the faith of the person who has died, and gives hope to those who are attending the funeral.