How To Plan A Direct Cremation

When a loved one passes, it can be an overwhelming process to arrange for their final resting place. If arrangements have not been made in advance, you will have to make all the decisions as next of kin. The easiest option is to have a direct cremation. With direct cremation, there is no funeral or service to plan, and the funeral home or crematory will take care of most of the arrangements for you. Here is how to plan a direct cremation in direct cremation Worthington, OH.

1. Choosing a funeral home or crematorium. You can generally choose a funeral home to handle the cremation, or you can choose to deal directly with a crematorium. With the demand rising for cremations, many funeral homes are now offering this service themselves. However, a funeral home can offer more services and is sometimes more expensive than a crematorium. Look for recommendations from family or friends for a local funeral home or crematorium. You can also do a quick internet search to find one, and they will usually have their pricing online.
2. Get a death certificate. Often, a funeral director will take care of acquiring the death certificate for you. If not, you may have to contact your local Vital Records office to get copies yourself. You should get at least ten copies, as other institutions may need an official copy when you are resolving your loved one’s final affairs.
3. Have the body transported. Usually, the funeral home or crematorium will handle this for you for a fee. If it is in the same town or general area, the fee is usually minimal. If it will be long-distance or across state lines, the fee can be larger. Check with the funeral home or crematorium for their fee schedule.
4. Fill out the cremation paperwork. The funeral home or crematorium should provide you with all the forms you need. Required forms can vary by state, so make sure if you download them yourself that you have acquired the correct forms for your area.
5. Select a cremation casket. You may think that you do not need a casket for a cremation, but the body must be put in something. There is a wide range of caskets you can choose for cremation, but many people decide to go with a simple cardboard or pinewood box for cremation. You will also need to decide if there is specific clothing you would like your loved one to wear for the cremation.
6. Select a cremation urn or other container. If you plan on keeping the ashes instead of spreading them somewhere, you need to select something to put the ashes in. If you do not select an urn or other container to hold the ashes, the funeral home or crematorium will deliver the ashes to you in something simple, usually a cardboard box.

Planning a direct cremation is one of the easiest processes available when your loved one passes. Many of the tasks can be taken care of by the funeral home or crematorium you choose.

You can learn more about direct cremation in Worthington, OH. Talk to us at Buckeye Cremation by Schoedinger to schedule a consultation and learn about cremation services. Visit our office in Ohio or call our location.