Blue Ridge Funeral & Cremation Service        7626 Highway 213      Mars Hill, NC 28754     Phone: (828) 680-9963      Fax: (828) 680-9965      Email: brfs@blueridgefuneralservice.org


Cremation Information

Cremation Information

The popularity of cremation in the United States has been on a steady rise for the past 50 years. As the popularity grows, we receive more and more questions about cremation. Many people are still confused about cremation, and we often hear many misconceptions. This section of our website is committed to teaching you all about cremation. The pages below have been written by our cremation professionals in hopes that North Carolina families can improve their education about cremation and feel more empowered when making end-of-life decisions. Often people struggle to decide if cremation is right for them or their loved one. The starting point to this decision is to first understand and become informed with the facts of cremation.

Many people often select cremation services to provide them with more time to plan a meaningful celebration to commemorate the life of their loved one. Unlike a traditional burial where there is often a limited window of time to care for the remains and say goodbye; a cremation allows your family time to grieve and cope with the loss instead of stressing over funeral arrangements. Many families often select to hold services to celebrate the life of their loved one weeks or even months after the remains have been cared for. This allows time to deal with the initial pain that comes with losing someone, but also allows you time to plan an event that reflects the life of your loved one.

Cremation Definition

First, here is a clear, simple definition of cremation:

Cremation is a method of body disposal that acts as an alternative to burial. Cremation reduces a body to ash by exposing it to very high temperatures within a large furnace. Many people simply believe that cremation involves setting the body on fire. However, the overall cremation process is much more technical in nature and is done with complete care. Click here to learn about our cremation process in full.

The Cremation Decision

What are some factors that you will have to consider when deciding on cremation? All of them are deeply personal and significant: there are your spiritual/religious beliefs, your level of environmental consciousness, and financial considerations. As you dive into the pages below, have these questions in mind:

1) How do you feel about the idea of cremation? What about burial? Purely based on emotions, which one makes you feel better?

2) Is cost a big concern for you? When it comes to end-of-life planning, are you most interested in saving you and your family money?

3) What does your religion say about cremation? Will your religious or spiritual beliefs have a great impact on the decision to cremate?

4) Do you have concerns about reducing pollution and being as environmentally friendly as possible?

5) How do you think your family and friends will react to your decision? What are their end-of-life plans?
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Cremation Services in Mars Hill

One of the most popular benefits of a cremation service is that it is often more affordable than a burial service. Rather than pay for additional items like a casket, burial vault, headstone, and plot; the cost for additional products is much less. To learn more about the cremation process and help you decide if it would be a good fit for your loved one, please browse the articles below for more information.

If you want to talk directly to a cremation expert instead, please contact us today. We can answer questions over the phone and by email.
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