Planning in advance for a funeral and cremation is a necessary activity. However, having a mode of action in place is important so that when the time comes, you’re not flustered about what steps to take during an already stressful period.  If you’re based in or around Stratford, CT, Adzima Funeral Home can be a valuable resource for pre-planning arrangements.

Here are some of the funeral home’s tips for planning cremations:

• Deciding On A Service Style: The style and type of service can depend on your family’s personal preferences, your religious beliefs, or your cultural background. Some religions require family members to be present during the cremation; others forbid it.  You may want either a traditional funeral before the cremation, a memorial service afterward, or neither.  Discussing options with family members can be helpful in making decisions and gathering support. However you choose to conduct the service, make sure the cremation facilities are well aware of your plans.
• Choosing Cremation Products: Unless you are scattering the remains, you will need to decide how to handle the ashes and where to put them. If you are burying them, you’ll need to reserve a plot in the cemetery grounds or buy a burial vault. Another option is purchasing a niche in a columbarium (a smaller version of a mausoleum). If you’d like to keep the ashes at home, you can select a container for them, such as a decorative urn.
• Considering The Costs: Your plans for how to arrange a cremation may be largely influenced by your budget. Expenses you can expect include staff and services at the funeral home, cremation products like a vault or an urn, and cemetery fees. 

For more suggestions to guide you through your cremation’s pre-planning process, call Adzima Funeral Home at (203) 375-2200, or visit their website.