When seeking cremation services from a funeral home, many families may not know that the funeral can still involve a service to honor a loved one’s memory, just like a traditional burial. The compassionate professionals at Porto Funeral Homes, serving all of New Haven County, Connecticut, understand many families who decide on cremation still wish to present friends and relatives with the opportunity to pay their respects. That’s why, along with their cremation services, they offer a variety of accompanying funeral service options.

Families or individuals who decide on a cremation instead of a burial can choose from the following options:

• Complete Cremation Service: This option is essentially a typical funeral service. The only significant difference is that, rather than burial, it ends in cremation. People who select this option can either use a casket designed specifically for cremation, or a rental casket that will serve as temporary repose during the ceremony.
• Immediate Cremation Service: For this service, the body is cremated first. Afterwards, however, a memorial service is still held. Families may want to view the body first before cremation, which they can still choose to do with this option.
• Direct Cremation: For a direct cremation, the body is transported and cremated, with no additional services planned by the funeral home. Families and individuals, however, can still choose to arrange their own memorial independently. This may be an appealing option if a loved one requested a specific, personal service that significantly differs from a traditional funeral.

For over 75 years, the staff at Porto Funeral Homes has offered professional, compassionate service to families throughout New Haven County. If you’re seeking cremation services, but also wish to hold the type of ceremony generally associated with a burial, they will walk you through your options so you can choose what’s best for you and your loved ones. To learn more about what they have to offer, visit them online, or call (203) 467-3000 to reach their East Haven location. If you live closer to West Haven, call (203) 934-5000.