During a person’s cremation services in Fieldston, NY, their body will be placed into a cremation chamber. But before it gets there, it’ll need to be put into a cremation container of some kind. In some cases, this can actually be a cremation casket that a family has purchased for the specific purpose of cremating it along with their loved one. You and your family should be aware of what a cremation casket is and know whether or not you’ll need to buy one for a loved one’s cremation services. Learn everything you need to know about cremation caskets below. 

What is a cremation casket? 

A cremation casket refers to any casket that is used during the cremation process. There are some families that prefer to have their loved ones’ bodies placed into cremation caskets right before their cremation is set to begin. Since these cremation caskets are designed to be cremated, they don’t contain any metal parts at all like some other caskets. They’re made entirely of wood so that they can be cremated along with a person’s body during the cremation process. 

Does a person have to be cremated in a cremation casket? 

While cremation caskets are an option for families looking for cremation containers, you should know that you do not have to buy a cremation casket for a loved one’s cremation if you don’t want to. You’re also free to cremate a loved one’s body in a much simpler container. There are even some Fieldston, NY funeral homes that will provide families with what amounts to a cardboard box for their loved one’s cremation. You and your family will have to decide whether or not you think a cremation casket is necessary. 

Where can families obtain cremation caskets? 

If you and your family do want to cremate a loved one in a cremation casket, finding one shouldn’t be too difficult to do. The funeral home that you work with while making funeral arrangements for your loved one should be able to set you up with different cremation casket options. You should look around at the options that you have and select the best one of the bunch. You’ll be happy to find out that most cremation caskets cost less than other types of caskets. 

Can a family rent a casket for a funeral set to take place before a cremation? 

If you and your family choose not to cremate your loved one in a cremation casket, that doesn’t mean that you can’t get access to a casket for their funeral services. Most funeral homes can provide you with a rental casket that you can utilize during a loved one’s viewing and/or funeral. You can hold services for your loved one while using the rental casket before transferring their body to a basic container later on for their cremation. 

Do you want to know more about cremation caskets? Or do you have other questions about Fieldston, NY cremations that you would like answered? Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, Inc. would be more than happy to help you out with all your cremation needs. Give us a call to set up a meeting with a funeral director.