Planning a funeral for a loved one or pre-planning your own funeral arrangements can be a difficult and overwhelming experience. There are many decisions to be made alongside dealing with an array of challenging emotions. That’s why Rochester, NY residents have learned to depend on the compassionate and experienced funeral team at Arndt Funeral Home.

Known throughout the area for their tasteful memorial services and professional, yet personal approach to customer care, Arndt Funeral Home has become a pillar of the community. If you’re considering cremation, but you have questions about the process, here are some important details:

• How does cremation work? Cremation is a process in which a body is reduced to ash and bone fragments using intense heat. This process is performed using a special cremation chamber that can reach temperatures close to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Is a casket required? A casket is not necessarily required during the cremation process; however most crematories will require that a body be enclosed in some kind of combustible container. Funeral homes will have a less expensive, alternative container option available for cremations.

• Is an urn needed? While many people do choose to select a decorative urn to hold remains, it is not a requirement. If you plan to scatter ashes somewhere or if you have a vessel in mind, you are welcome to use a temporary storage container if you wish.
• Can I transport the remains? Cremated remains can be mailed or transported by hand. If you intend to travel by plane with remains, be sure to keep them in the box from the crematory with the official documents attached.

If you live in the Rochester, NY area and you’re looking for a compassionate, full-service funeral home to discuss funeral arrangements for a loved one or to learn about funeral pre-planning, call Arndt Funeral Home today at (585) 225-6350 to speak with a member of their team. For more information on their services, be sure to visit their website.