The staff at a funeral home in Bronx, NY can help you plan the cremation of your loved one efficiently and at a nominal cost. You may need this help because after the death of a loved one most people don’t know where to start as far as planning for cremation or funeral is concerned. 

STEPS ON HOW TO ARRANGE A SIMPLE CREMATION

When you're prepared, setting up a simple cremation or pre-planning a cremation service is a rather simple process. Although each state has different standards, you should anticipate going through the following steps.

Step 1. Check for pre-arrangements

You should implement any wishes or prepaid cremation plans immediately after your loved one passes. People make prepaid cremation plans to save their families from having to worry about cremation when they are still grieving. Before you implement these plans, you need to get all the paperwork ready and contact the relevant funeral home.   

Step 2. Take the body to the morgue

If the deceased made no funeral or cremation plan, you can arrange for the body to be taken to the morgue where it will stay as you make arrangements for the cremation. A direct cremation allows you to skip the morgue and instead call a funeral home immediately after the death of your loved one.

Step 3. Make sure you are authorized

You may or may not be able to sign for a loved one's cremation, depending on your state. Usually, this has to be the designated agent or the legal next-of-kin. A spouse, sibling, parent, or adult child might be the next of kin. A majority is required to complete the request, for instance, if more than one child qualifies.

Step 4. Choose a casket

The majority of direct cremations employ a simple casket. A wooden box, a paper box, or a shroud might all be used to contain the body. To make it simple to decompose these materials in the crematorium, the material ought to be combustible.

Step 5. Collect the ashes

Plan how you will gather your loved one's ashes. After the cremation is finished, a lot of direct funeral homes mail the ashes to the person. You can schedule a time to pick them up in the alternative. For security, their ashes are kept in a square box or bag. The ashes can be dispersed, interred in a cemetery, or kept in a conventional urn.

Step 6. Hold a memorial service

You can display the cremated remains of the deceased in an urn during the service. A memorial service does not have to happen immediately after the cremation. You can plan to have the service days or weeks after the cremation.

THERE ARE SEVERAL AREAS WHERE YOU CAN LEGALLY SCATTER THE ASHES OF A LOVED ONE

While some people want their remains kept in an urn, it’s not unusual for a loved one to request you to scatter their ashes in an area they love. You can spread the ashes in most public areas except areas that are within 100 yards of walks, trails, or public roads. A landowner needs to give you permission to scatter ashes on their land. You can also bury the ashes at a cemetery or mausoleum, which means you have to buy the land.

YOU CAN ALSO PICK THE URN FOR YOUR LOVED ONE'S REMAINS

You can invest in an urn that has the color, design, and size that you prefer.  Funeral homes often have a variety of urns that you can buy, but if you wish, you can pick up an urn from another source. The funeral home is obligated to deliver the cremated remains in a cardboard box to the family of the deceased if there is no urn. Cremated remains must be sealed into a plastic bag before they are placed into a rigid cardboard container.  

Planning for a cremation service in Bronx, NY is not as challenging as you would imagine. Our staff can help you make any necessary arrangements and also give you all the information you need about cremation services. Give us a call today to get started.