Cremation Services

Many families today are choosing cremation. If cremation is your preference, you may be surprised to learn that the opportunities for creating a unique tribute are just as numerous as they are with burial ceremonies.

Funeral Service

A funeral service is a formal gathering at the funeral home or another location. One or several individuals that knew the deceased may speak at the funeral, whereas other families choose to have a favorite clergyperson or non-religious celebrant speak. Speeches may offer prayers or words of wisdom, as well as remarks on the deceased's life and character.

Viewing or Visitation

A public viewing or visitation provides an opportunity for the family of the deceased and his or her friends, relatives and colleagues to come together. A visitation is often held at the funeral home, but can take place in a church or other location. Friends and colleagues can pay their final respects to the deceased and offer condolences to the family. A viewing or visitation can also be private and limited to the deceased's immediate family.

Committal Service

After cremation has taken place, families may choose to bury the urn or place it in another permanent resting place such as a mausoleum, columbarium, or church niche. A committal service can accompany the placement of cremated remains in a final resting place, and like a funeral service can include remarks offered by a clergyperson or other individual.

Memorial Service

A memorial service is similar to a funeral service, except the body is not present. Many families choose to have the cremated remains in a decorative urn present. A memorial service can take place shortly after cremation occurs, or can take place at a later date.

Regardless of the services you choose, you have many options for personalizing the service and ensuring that it truly reflects the unique life of your loved one.

ASH SCATTERING AT SEA

This is your special time to say farewell with your own personal service. The Captain and crew member participate as little or as much as you would like.​

In true nautical tradition, the Captain rings the ship’s bell eight times after the ashes are scattered into the sea, which signals last watch, and makes a turn around the ashes in recognition of your loved one. You may also bring your loved one’s favorite music to connect to our Bluetooth stereo. At the conclusion of the service, you receive a certificate documenting the exact coordinates, date, and time of the service.