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Cremation With Confidence™
Morse Bayliss Home provides Cremation With Confidence™ – a commitment to consumers to maintain the highest professional standards in cremation services.
The crematory we use is open for inspection by the public, and a member of the decedent’s immediate family can observe the cremation if desired.
“Not every family wishes to witness the cremation, but for those that do, we wanted to make it available,” says Jim Dolan. “Some religions even require it.”
“The preference for cremation disposition is growing rapidly year after year because families prefer the flexibility cremation affords them, and the thousands of dollars families can save in cemetery costs. But the opportunity to reduce death care costs does not mean the family is any less concerned about the care received by their loved one. It is for this reason that we implemented Cremation with Confidence™ to reassure families that their loved ones will be well cared for at all times.”
What is Cremation with Confidence™?
The Cremation with Confidence™ 10-step process is outlined in an informational brochure available to the public, so families may be assured of the professionalism with which all cremations are performed. “These 10-steps ensure integrity of the cremation process, enabling us to guarantee that the cremated remains returned to families are those of their loved one,” says Jim Dolan.
Cremation has returned as a common form of final disposition, and is not a new concept. It was practiced in ancient times and has been gaining favor in today’s world. Choosing cremation for your loved one or yourself does not limit the funeral services—it actually increases the service options you have. You could have a wake with the urn and/or picture of the deceased displayed, or a traditional funeral with the body present, church service, committal prayers at the graveside/chapel with the casket before the cremation. Keep in mind that everything is a choice, and not a requirement or expectation. It’s what you and your family wants—nothing more, nothing less.
What is Cremation?
Cremation has returned as a common form of final disposition and is not a new concept. It was practiced in ancient times and has been gaining favor in today’s world. Choosing cremation for your loved one or yourself does not limit the funeral services—it actually increases the service options you have. You could have a wake with the urn and/or picture of the deceased displayed, or a traditional funeral with the body present, church service, committal prayers at the graveside/chapel with the casket before the cremation. Keep in mind that everything is a choice, and not a requirement or expectation. It’s what you and your family wants—nothing more, nothing less.
The remains of the cremation are referred to as cremains or ashes, there are many options available for keeping them:
- The ashes may be kept in a decorative urn, shared with other family members using smaller urns or jewelry, or combined with the ashes of another loved one.
- Burying the ashes in the cemetery
- Placing the ashes in a columbarium for people who prefer to be above ground over burial
- Commingle ashes with a spouse’s or another loved one’s ashes
- Placing the ashes in the casket of a loved one being buried, scattering the ashes, or burying them in a private yard. Please note: you will need to check with the local authorities regarding any local restrictions on scattering or burying on private land.
Cremation does have requirements, which include:
- The legal next of kin must grant permission.
- Forty-eight hours have to pass from the time of death for cremation to take place.
- The deceased has to be in a cardboard box or casket that is sturdy and combustible.
- The Medical Examiner must examine the deceased and grant permission.
- A final disposition permit has to be granted by the local authorities.
As always, our staff is here to discuss all of the options with you.
