The family and/or friends of the deceased may be able to witness the cremation if the crematorium allows it. This is called a “witnessing ceremony”. At Lone Star Cremation, we often arrange a witnessing ceremony for family members who wish to use this time to say goodbye to their loved one. Once cremation begins, it will take approximately one to three hours for a cremation to be completed. Upon completion of the cremation, we will make arrangements to place the remaining ashes into an urn or other suitable container and then give them to a specified family member.Some people choose to keep their loved one’s ashes in their home, while others may decide to scatter the ashes at a place that held particular relevance to their loved one. A person who loved the ocean might have requested that their ashes be scattered at sunset at a local beach. In other instances, the family may decide to bury the ashes so there is a place to memorialize their loved one’s burial location. Once the cremation has been completed, the disposal of the ashes is ultimately determined by the family.

Individuals opt for a low-cost cremation over the traditional burial service for a variety of reasons. For some, the deceased may have expressed fears over the possibility of being buried alive: In this type of situation, opting for cremation may give that individual great peace of mind. For others, the high expenses associated with a typical burial are formidable. A low cost cremation forestalls expenses for items such as a high-priced casket, visitation service fees, burial plot expenses and the tombstone.

The decision over whether to choose cremation over a traditional burial involves careful contemplation of a great many factors. Family members should take into consideration any indications the deceased made during his or her lifetime as they consider whether or not cremation is the best option for them.

Contact Lone Star Cremation for low-cost cremation services in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.