C.J. Lucas Funeral Home Cremation

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*Why Cremation?* People choose cremation for a variety of reasons. Come do so based on environmental considerations. Others have philosophical or religious reasons. Still others choose cremation because they feel it is simpler and less complicated. Whatever the reason, we’re here to help you with any questions you may have regarding cremation, and how you may plan and fund your services in advance.
*Types of services...* Services or ceremonies can precede or follow the actual cremation. Prior to cremation, there may be a gathering, which can be either public or private, with an open or closed casket. When the service follows the cremation, a receptacle (or urn) containing the cremated remains may take a place of prominence. Following the ceremony, the final disposition of the cremated remains takes place.
*Containers and urns…* Cremation containers and urns are available in a wide variety of styles and prices. When a service has been scheduled, some prefer the design and ornamentation of a traditional casket, or the simplicity of a cremation casket built with less ornamentation and made from different materials. Alternative containers are also available and typically are made of combustible material. We can provide you with answers to your questions about what type of container is most appropriate.
	*Urns...* The selection of the urn is important as it provides both a protective and dignified receptacle for the cremated remains. The urn can become an important focal point at a memorial service, and can serve as a permanent memorial to the deceased. Urns are crafted from various materials. The selection of an urn offers an excellent opportunity to individualize one’s interests and life-style.
*Final disposition…* Deciding what will be done with cremated remains will help determine what kind of urn to select. An urn can be buried in a family plot at a cemetery, placed in a niche at a columbarium, or kept in the home. Cremated remains may also be scattered over land or water. We can advise you of any laws prohibiting scattering in our community. When scattering or any other form of final disposition is chosen, a portion of the cremated remains may be retained in a smaller keepsake urn created to become a focal point of memorialization in the home. For more information about cremation please visit cremation.com C.J. Lucas Funeral Home, Inc is a member of CANA - (Cremation Association of North America)