What’s Included in an Affordable Cremation?

By: Tom Gallagher
Thursday, October 22, 2020

Cremations are gaining popularity nowadays because of the many advantages they have over other conventional burials. They are affordable, environment friendly, and offer great scope for customizations as well. Not everyone is accustomed to the technicalities of this process. For people you are new to it, it is difficult to be aware of the rates and other essential details regarding them.

We at Nutmeg State Cremation, understand this and have put together some information on what’s included in an affordable cremation:

Cremation Essentials

Cremations have a different flow of events as compared to other funeral ceremonies. It also includes various services provided by the funeral home as well. When it comes to affordable cremations the following arrangements are included:

  • The facility provides you with the transportation services required to bring the deceased’s body from your home to their facility.
     
  • Embalming the body and other medical and health safety requirements are also fulfilled by them.
     
  • The cost of the coffin or the casket isn’t included, although some homes do provide this as well. You can talk to the funeral director for more information on this.
     
  • The complete procedure takes place at the facility itself, inside a crematorium. This service is provided in the most basic of packages as well.
     
  • After this, the remains of the ashes are then transferred to an urn or a container. The package you opt for generally doesn’t include the charges for an urn so it is advised to buy it beforehand.
     
  • You can also check with the funeral director for the different packages they offer. The same facility can arrange the memorial service as well. This can help you with the expenses as well.

We, at Nutmeg State Cremation, provide comprehensive services for all your funeral requirements. For more information on other related topics or to avail of our services, feel free to contact us with your requirements.

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