Part of the cremation packages offered by funeral homes in Bronx, NY is direct cremation. A simple definition of direct cremation is cremation that happens almost immediately after a person dies. There are no memorial services, viewings, wakes, or even gatherings before the cremation happens. Some of the reasons why a direct cremation may make sense in your situation include.

Direct Cremations Are Low-Cost Cremations

A direct cremation is often the cheapest package among the cremation packages offered by a funeral home. This is because costs for a casket, memorial service, embalming, and burial plot are not included in direct cremation. So, out of all the cremation packages offered by a crematorium, direct or simple cremation is likely going to be the most affordable option. The cost of cremation varies depending on the city. For example, the cost of cremation in New York is between $500 and $10,200.

It Is Easier To Arrange A Direct Cremation

A traditional funeral requires time and a lot of communication between the funeral director and the family of the deceased. But a direct cremation can be arranged on the phone or online without going to the funeral home. In fact, the cremation can happen out of state and then the cremains can be sent to the family by mail. The body will be handled in an efficient but dignified manner.

The Direct Cremation Process

Before the cremation happens the funeral director needs to get authorization to proceed with the cremation. That is why there is often a mandatory 24-48 hour waiting period so that all the paperwork is completed. Once the next of kin has signed the cremation authorization and the County has issued a permit, the cremation can take place. Since it's a direct cremation, there will be no need for embalming, which is a process for preserving the body using chemicals. Instead, the body will be placed in a cardboard casket and then placed in a furnace for 3 hours. After that, the remains are filtered and then taken through a grinder that turns them to ash. You can collect the ashes of your loved one within 5 to 10 days after cremation.

Direct Cremation Without Flames

When people imagine cremation, they think about a furnace with flames being used. But sometimes all that is needed is liquid and a source of heat. The body is placed into the liquid which is a mixture of water and alkali. The liquid is heated causing a reaction quickly decomposes the body leaving only bone fragments and a sterile liquid. The sterile liquid can be recycled and released into the environment. This type of cremation is a great choice for people interested in eco-friendly cremations.

The Funeral Home Can Help With Logistics

The funeral home can arrange for the body to be moved to the funeral home where it will be prepared for cremation. They can then send the cremated remains to the family through the mail.

We have four cremation packages for people looking for cremation services in Bronx, NY. Our staff has years of experience offering compassionate guidance and emotional support to families that have lost a loved one.