Cremation is an alternative manner of disposition to traditional interment. There are two options for pre-need cremation services:
- Cremation with Viewing: Just like a traditional service, Our Lady of Peace will coordinate with the family to arrange for the transportation of their deceased loved one to our facilities. The body will then be prepared, placed in a casket (either a rental casket or a cremation casket), family and public viewings will be scheduled, and religious or memorial ceremonies will be held, culminating in cremation.
- Cremation without Viewing (Direct Cremation): Our simplest option. Our Lady of Peace will arrange for the transportation of a deceased loved one to our facilities for cremation without the traditional elements of casketing (a standard cremation container is used), family and public viewings, and religious ceremonies.
Cremation Process
All cremations are performed following applicable government regulations along with the policies of Our Lady of Peace, viz:
- The legal next of kin must authorize cremation.
- The remains of the deceased must be positively identified, in writing, by the legal next of kin or by his or her authorized representative, who must certify that they knew the decedent before death.
- A Death Certificate, Burial-Transit Permit, and Cremation Authorization Form (Office of the Medical Examiner) must be properly filed before cremation.
- Any battery or powered cell device contained within the body of the deceased must be disclosed to ensure proper removal before cremation.
- Additional details and regulations will be discussed in person during the family consultation process.
URN INTERMENT
Memorialization
At Our Lady of Peace, families can respectfully memorialize their cremated loved ones through interment in a ground lot or by placement in a columbarium. A columbarium is a niche where urns containing cremated remains are placed with dignity, accompanied by a traditional headstone. An urn is a specially designed container for cremated remains. Urns are available in various shapes and sizes and can be crafted from a range of materials, including wood, stone, ceramic, polyurethane and glass.