If you’ve decided on cremation as an alternative to earth burial, you still have a lot of options to create a personalized memorial for your loved one. When you work with Holly Hill, SC cremation services, you’ll get the services of the experienced staff at Avinger Funeral Home to guide you through the key decisions. In this article, we’ll look at some of the most commonly asked questions about cremation and what comes next.

What Should I Be Looking for in Cremation Services? 

The first thing you should be looking for is a high-powered cremator that goes up to 1800 degrees Fahrenheit, as this is necessary for a smooth and sterile cremation. Equally important is a company that puts the client first and is looking to create a meaningful memorial, not to sell you equipment. Our staff gives the same care and service to all our clients, whether you want a full memorial or a quick cremation.

What If I Want to Do a Private Memorial Service? 

One of the advantages of cremation is that it gives the family of the deceased more freedom in choosing how to memorialize their loved one. Many of our clients prefer to do an at-home memorial, often followed by the scattering of the ashes. That’s why we offer our basic cremation service, which provides you access to our professional cremation services and a sturdy carrying urn, and leaves the rest to you.

What If I Want a Full Funeral After Cremation? 

Choosing cremation over burial doesn’t limit your options for memorializing your loved one, and many of our clients use our facilities for an elaborate memorial service. You can choose to have a visitation prior to cremation, followed by a private or public memorial service at our extensive facilities. These services can be handled over one day or two, depending on the size of the memorial and the number of guests expected.

What Are My Options for the Ashes? 

The most common choice for bringing the ashes home is to contain them in one of our sturdy artisan urns, for permanent placement on a mantle. We can also divide the ashes into multiple smaller urns for clients who want to divide them among the family. We also offer scattering urns for at-home disposal at a meaningful location, and we can bury or inter the ashes in a family plot or crypt accompanied by a headstone or marker.

What Do I Need to Know About Scattering Ashes? 

Cremation ashes are sterile and are legal and safe to scatter anywhere in public. Common choices for scattering ashes include bodies of water or public parks that were meaningful to the deceased. For scattering in private locations, contact the property owner - many popular attractions and locations are happy to arrange a private scattering.

When choosing cremation services in Holly Hill, SC, the experienced team at Avinger Funeral Home can help you through the process. Visit us at our offices at 2274 Eutaw Rd, Holly Hill, SC, 29059 to set up a consultation, or reach us on our website or by phone at (803) 496-3434.