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.

• 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.

• 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.

Final Resting

Families may choose to have the remains buried, scattered, entombed or kept by the family.  Scattering of cremated remains can be by air, over the ground or over water. At Bass & Gasper, we can advise you about the allowable practices in our community. Some cemeteries provide areas for scattering and may provide a space where families can place a commemorative plaque or other memorial.

Call or visit us today to find out more information about this service. We will be glad to answer any questions that you might have and assure that you will receive the most professional, caring handling for any of your concerns.

402 East Bennett Street
Westport, Indiana 47283-9744
(812) 591-2571
Fax- (812) 591-2586

Email us at Information@bassgasper.com