A simple, fiber container is provided by the crematorium, free of charge. However, you may prefer an urn which more reflects your personal tastes. For your convenience, a selection of urns is on display at the cemetery office. Urns come in variety of sizes, styles and materials. Indeed, there is an urn to satisfy every preference, every requirement and every budget. You may select a cast bronze urn, one fashioned from selected hard woods, a ceramic urn or one made from another permanent material such as marble or granite. Urns range in size, from single to multiple capacity, and in styling, from traditional to modern. Some urns are square or rectangular, others are octagonal or cylindrical. And, of course, if you cannot find an available urn that meets your requirements, you can also have one custom designed. With so many beautiful urns available, you may find it difficult to make a selection. Usually, the final choice depends in part on where you will eventually place the urn - will the urn be seen or will it be concealed? Once again, it is a personal decision.

This is a common question. One solution is to purchase a grave. This would allow for the interment of a casket or container, as well as an urn containing cremated remains.

When comparing the basic services required with each option, yes. Please keep in mind that the overall cost depends on the other services selected. Do you prefer a certain type of interment right (urn space/niche)? Will you want an urn? What type of memorial is important to you? Detailed price lists for cemetery services are available at our office.

Clear, written instructions should be given to the person who will be responsible for your funeral and cemetery arrangements. Under the current law, the final decision will rest with your executor(s), even taking precedence over the nearest relatives' choices; so it is important to select a person who you trust to carry out your wishes.

Yes. All arrangements are made in advance. By planning ahead, you have the opportunity to consider the many options available to commemorate a life. You can make an informed decision about your funeral and cemetery arrangements and the form of memorial you prefer, in ways which are meaningful to you and your family. You will gain peace of mind, knowing your family and friends will be relieved of the emotional and financial burden often associated with making arrangements when a death occurs. If you pre-arrange your funeral and cemetery services, you benefit by purchasing at today's prices, free from inflationary pressures in the future. Our flexible payment plans enable you to purchase some cemetery services in advance. Whether you choose to purchase in advance or not, we recommend that you discuss your preferences with your family before you finalize them. Not doing so can cause anxiety if your wishes conflict with what your family or survivors feel is appropriate.

No. Ohio law does require that the body be embalmed after death, however, refrigeration is required several hour following death if available. Additionally, we do require embalming if you elect to have a public ceremony with an open casket.

Ohio law does require that the body be held in a rigid, leak-proof container for dignified storage, transfer and handling. Currently, we have a variety of cremation containers and caskets that are very economical and manufactured specifically for cremation.

Definitely. Our Cremation Tribute Center was built with a Witness Room so that the initiation of the cremation process could be witnessed whether for religious, peace of mind, or other reasons. Our Witness Room is similar to a visitation room and can be used for private ceremony if so desired.

Prohibited prior to the Second Vatican, the Catholic Church has permitted cremation as a means of disposition, though not the preferred method. The Central Ohio Diocese permits the cremated remains to be taken to the church and the residing Priest can decide if the cremated remains can in incorporated into the memorial mass. We would be glad to provide you with a copy of the Diocese's guidelines for cremation.

There are three basic legal requirements which must be met before a cremation can be performed in Ohio. First, at least 24 hours must elapse between the time of death and the time of the cremation. Second, a "Cremation Authorization Form", legally authorizing the cremation must be signed. Third, a Death Certificate must be signed by either the attending physician or Coroner.

Your options are many. The cremated remains can be buried in a cemetery, placed in a columbarium niche, kept at home, scattered on private property or in a cemetery scattering garden or placed at sea (any body of water).  Our staff can assist you in exploring those options.

It depends on the size of the individual and the type of cremation container or casket. Typically, the process takes 2 to 3 hours at a normal operating temperature of 1600 to 1800 degrees Fahrenheit.

As mentioned, cremation is just one step in the commemorative process - the preparation of human remains for memorialization. Today, there are many different types of memorial options from which to choose. Memorialization is a time-honored tradition that has been practiced for centuries. A memorial serves as a tribute to a life lived and provides a focal point for remembrance, as well as a record for future generations. The type of memorial you choose is a personal decision. The limit is set only by your imagination.

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