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Cremation
Why
Cremation? Although cremation dates back to ancient times, people
choose cremation for a variety of different reasons. Philosophical,
religious, environmental, and financial reasons sometimes play a very
important role. Cremation is the second
most common form of disposition in the United States. The
percentage of cremations to deaths in the United States has
increased steadily during the last few decades. Our purpose at
Bass & Gasper, is to
provide your family with affordable cremation services while preserving
dignity, support and caring for your family.
Process
Cremation is the process in which
the body of the deceased is reduced to bone fragments by way of intense
heat. The body is placed in a special furnace called a cremation chamber
for approximately 2 - 3 hours. Fragments of the remains are processed
into a finer substance (which most people refer to as
"ashes"). Cremated remains are then placed into an urn.
Services
A service or memorial ceremony is
an important step in helping the bereaved overcome their grief, and
offers family and friends the opportunity to honor a loved one. These
services can involve viewing and visitation of the deceased,
followed by a funeral service, after which cremation takes place. Other
options include immediate cremation with a memorial service, or simply
cremation with no service at all.
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Services or ceremonies can
precede or follow the actual cremation. Prior to cremation,
there can be a gathering, either public or private, with
an open or closed casket.
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When the service follows the
cremation, a receptacle (or urn) containing the cremated remains
will take a place of prominence. Following the ceremony, the final
disposition of the cremated remains takes place.
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