Cremation Service Options

While many funeral homes and cremation services in the Wellsburg, New York area use third-party crematories to actually handle the cremation, we own our crematorium and handle the entire process. In this respect, we can ensure the quality of service will remain high.

We consider ourselves to be cremation experts, and therefore, with any cremation package you choose, you can expect:

Attention to Detail

Our skilled team takes care of all the paperwork and permits that come with cremation in Wellsburg, making sure that everything is done correctly and that local Wellsburg and New York state agencies approve it on time.

Professional Service

Your loved one is cared for by highly trained and certified cremation workers who treat them with the utmost respect and dignity at all times.

Safe Care and Quick Return

We know how important it is to get your loved one home quickly. We promise to let you know right away when the cremated remains are ready, and we will keep them safe until you are ready to get them.

Why Families Choose Cremation

Families in Wellsburg are choosing cremation more and more for six main reasons: it's cheaper, easier, more flexible, better for the environment, there isn't enough space in the cemetery, and their religious views are changing. This meaningful choice has both practical benefits and the chance to make personalized tributes that really honor the memory of your loved one.

Cost

Cremation services are usually 45 to 50 percent less expensive than traditional burials, which means big savings without losing dignity or respect. Families can use the money they save on caskets, burial vaults, and headstones for more meaningful memorial celebrations or to help them through a tough time.

Environmental Responsibility

A lot of families think that cremation is better for the environment. Traditional burial often uses chemicals to preserve the body and land that worries environmentalists. Crematories do release emissions, but modern equipment is always getting better at reducing their impact on the environment, making cremation a more eco-friendly choice.

Cemetery Availability

If a particular cemetery is a popular or desired place to be buried, eventually it will become full. More and more cemeteries are becoming completely full, and due to short supply of spaces the price of burial plots is in turn, increasing. Cremation allows you to avoid the trouble and stress of finding a burial plot.

Practical Advantages

Cemetery Space Solutions

As popular cemeteries fill up, there are fewer burial plots available and prices go up. Cremation gets rid of the trouble and cost of finding a burial site in a place you like.

Simplified Process

Cremation makes funeral arrangements easier, which means you won't have to spend as much time away from your family while you're grieving. Cremation lets you focus on what's most important: helping each other through this hard time. You don't have to worry about picking out a cemetery, finding pallbearers, buying a casket, or any of the other things that go along with a burial.

Enhanced Flexibility

Cremation gives you more options than ever when it comes to planning a memorial. You can plan memorial services weeks or even months in advance to make sure that everyone who wants to can be there. You can have these celebrations of life anywhere and in any way that fits your loved one's personality and preferences, without being limited by the rules of a traditional funeral.

Religious Acceptance

Contemporary religious viewpoints are progressively accepting cremation. For instance, the Catholic Church believes that the soul lives on after the body dies, which removes any doctrinal objections to cremation. This growing acceptance among many religions gives families more options when it comes to end-of-life decisions.

A Short History of Cremation

Cremation is one of the oldest things people do. Evidence of it goes back 20,000 years in Australia and 2,000 B.C. in Europe. This practice was common in Ancient Greece, Rome, and India, but it fell out of favor in medieval Europe. It has since made a comeback in modern times. Today, cremation is becoming more and more accepted around the world as families look for ways to honor their loved ones that are meaningful and unique.

Transparent Pricing

Cremation usually costs about one-third of what a traditional burial does, but we think that price shouldn't be the only thing that matters. The real value is in providing meaningful end-of-life care that helps families deal with their grief and celebrate life. Memorial services give family and friends a chance to get together, share memories, and help each other heal.

Let Us Guide Your Decision

We encourage you to talk to our caring staff about your cremation options. We can help you make smart decisions about the end of life that honor your loved one and meet your family's needs.

Call us today at (607) 734-7811 to set up a meeting or come by our office to find out more about all the cremation services we offer.