Cremation is often overlooked by families who want to follow a traditional route in interring their loved ones’ remains. However, you can incorporate rituals from conventional funerals into events leading up to and after the crematory services. Here are a few ways you can follow common traditions when cremating a deceased relative.

How to Make Cremations More Traditional

Visitations

A families’ preference for traditional burials often revolves around the room it offers for viewing and visitation before the final interment. You can follow the same rituals with crematory services and invest in a casket for the visitation ceremony. Wooden containers designed for the purpose of cremating can be easily accommodated by crematoriums, as well. Since cremation typically doesn’t involve embalming, you can choose to have a closed-casket service.

Memorial Ceremonies

As is the case with conventional funerals, memorial events can be organized after the crematory services. These ceremonies typically provide a special spot and viewing for the urn where deceased’s ashes are stored. The program can also include a religious ceremony at a local church, chapel, or any location of your choice. Close friends and family members are invited to share their favorite anecdotes or memories of the departed individual. The end of the ceremony can be marked by handing out memorial keepsakes with your late relative’s ashes.

A Place to Pay Respects

The absence of a gravesite doesn’t mean you can’t designate a place where friends and family can get together to pay their final respects. You can even choose to mark it with a customized grave marker that provides details about your loved one’s life. Like a traditional burial, this gives you a spot to gather and remember the deceased in years to come.

For the most heartfelt and personalized cremation services, place your trust in the compassionate team at S. E. Thomas Funeral & Cremation Services. The funeral home has served residents of Thomasville, NC, and the surrounding areas with a comprehensive range of burial and crematory solutions. Learn more about the services they have to offer by calling (336) 475-1945 or visiting their website.