| Perhaps no other moment in the funeral process is as powerful
as the final disposition. For survivors,
this is a strong symbolic moment, a confirmation that they must let go
of the person who died and look ahead to a changed life.
For this reason, it is important families choose the
kind of final disposition most meaningful
to them and most appropriate
for the deceased.
Interment (Earth burial)
Earth burial,
otherwise known as interment, is the most common form
of disposition
in the United States.
Americans
seem
to prefer the idea of a final resting
place and a gravesite where they can go to remember
the person
who died.
Cemeteries may be owned by municipalities,
churches, religious groups or other
private organizations.
Veterans may be
eligible for burial in state or nationally
owned government cemeteries.
Cemeteries vary in the type of outer
receptacle they require; some place restrictions on
markers or monuments.
Your funeral
director can answer your questions
about local cemeteries.
Entombment
Like burial, entombment offers a fixed, final resting
place. When a body is entombed,
the
casket is placed
in a mausoleum,
an above-ground structure usually
made of marble or stone. Mausoleums vary
greatly in size and
design and
are often
found on cemetery grounds. Some are
large enough for entire families, with a separate
room for
each person's
casket.
Cremation
Cremation is often accompanied by the rites and ceremonies
of funeralization, including
embalming and visitation. Final disposition options include
earth burial, entombment
and scattering. Some families keep cremated
remains
in an urn or other appropriate container.
At Roper & Sons, we provide cremation services with
the same dignity and
respect as all our funeral services.
If you are considering cremation, please remember
that cremation is not
a replacement for a memorial service.
Family and friends
want to grieve together
and pay tribute to the person they have lost. These days,
cremated remains are
often present
at the memorial service
as a focal point for the service.
We would be happy to discuss cremation options
or questions with you
in person or on the phone. In
addition, we
invite you to tour our
facility. There is substantial variation
in the quality and cleanliness
of cremation facilities and we are proud of our outstanding
facility.
CREMATION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ'S)
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