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Cremation Services

Cremation Services in Omaha

In recent decades, cremation has become a popular alternative to traditional burial. According to the NFDA, since 2015 the rate of cremation has already surpassed burial and will continue to do so, becoming the main form of disposition in North America. Due to this growing popularity, our funeral home is proud to offer personalized cremation services in Omaha, NE.

 

What is a Cremation?

 Cremation is an ancient method where the deceased’s body is incinerated inside a furnace, leaving only the ashes behind. The practice has evolved and become highly technical, being monitored throughout the whole process to make sure everything is working right, from the high temperatures to the time of the procedure. After it is complete, the family then receives their loved one’s ashes in an urn or container of choice and can decide whether they would like to bury, scatter, or keep them.

 

Why Choose Cremation?

 Cremation services are diverse and offer several benefits for the family to choose the best option that fits their needs, likes, and budgets. Some of them include the lower costs, fewer impacts on the environment, the relation to various religious practices, and the flexibility for the family. See more benefits of this method:

 

  •  Affordable: Although there are many options available when choosing cremation, this method can cost up to 50% less than a traditional burial. That is because there is no need for a casket, a cemetery property, or even a ceremony. Families only have to pay for the cremation itself and an urn, besides the additional funeral services.
  • Simple and intimate: Cremation is a much more simple and intimate option since there is no need to arrange a traditional funeral service. Funeral rituals are usually complex and require several steps, such as a reception, a church mass, and the burial at the cemetery. All that needs to be coordinated in advance and it requires a lot of logistics in such a delicate moment. Cremation, on the other hand, offer easier and more personal ways of honoring the deceased, such as celebrations of life and memorial services.
  • Creative: There is no single answer to what to do with your loved one’s ashes. Because they won’t be placed in a cemetery, you can choose what is the best option for you and your family. The ashes can be kept in an urn, it can be scattered in a special place, or put in different memorial items. Creativity is a way of guaranteeing that the person will be honored and always remembered.
  • Time: When cremating a loved one the ashes will be with the family for as long as they want, so there is no urgency to do a ceremony. Often the family is caught by surprise and needs more time to process the grief before deciding what kind of service they would like. Cremation is a way to make sure you will have time to arrange something special.
  • Environmental conscious: If compared to traditional burial services, cremation is a good environmentally friendly alternative. Besides taking up space and causing a disturbance in the ecosystem, a buried body can release chemicals from the embalming fluid into the soil, and other toxins. Even though the cremation process is a source of carbon emissions, its final impact is much less harmful to the environment if compared to other traditional practices.

 

Cremation Service Types

 Cremation services are various and perfect to attend to every family’s different and unique needs. You can have visitations and a service before or after the cremation process, and you can also choose between a traditional service or a more personalized one, such as a celebration of life or memorial service.

 

At John A. Gentleman Mortuaries & Crematories we place your needs as our priority. Our crematory services are a way to give family and friends the opportunity to honor their loved one’s life and begin their grief journey

 

Learn More About Different Types of Cremation Services

 

 

Cremation Service Personalization Ideas

Depending on your desired final disposition, there are several ways to personalize cremation services, including:

  • Having a graveside service before the burial of your loved one’s cremated remains. This way family and friends can pay their final respects. It’s a time to reflect on the deceased’s life. 
  • Holding a service for scattering your loved one’s ashes in a memorial garden or another meaningful location. Which places were special to your loved one? Where did they visit often? These might be good locations to scatter their ashes. 
  • Placing the cremated remains in multiple urns so everyone can have their loved one’s final resting place close to them. This way each individual can choose whether they want to keep the ashes or scatter them somewhere special.

 

Ready to Plan a Cremation Service?

 

With our array of personalized options, there is an option for every family’s wants and needs. Our staff is confident we can help you plan a cremation service that truly pays tribute to your loved one.  

 

Visit our funeral home or contact us for more information about cremation in Omaha.

 

 

John A. Gentleman Mortuaries and Crematory
Funeral Home Serving Bellevue & Omaha, Nebraska

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