Part of making funeral arrangements on behalf of a loved one involves choosing between burial of the body, or cremation. Certainly this is a big decision, based on any number of factors: religious or spiritual beliefs, finances, or ecological awareness are just some of the reasons we've heard for choosing cremation. Before you can make the choice, you need to know exactly what it is you're considering. You can learn the basics below, however, if the content here raises additional questions for you, please give us a call at 828-680-9963. One of our cremation specialists will address any of your inquiries or concerns.
People often have many misconceptions about how cremation works. Many think that cremation involves actual fire and is simply the burning of the deceased. However, the cremation process is completed with a lot more care and is much more technical in nature.