How Direct Cremation Works

Cremation Society of Milwaukee • December 29, 2020

Are you and your family interested in learning more about direct cremation and how it works? There is a lot to know, and we can help keep you better informed about the subject.

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Do you have important questions about direct cremation? You might have heard a thing or two about direct cremation, and that may have aroused some interest. But that doesn’t mean you know everything that there is to know. We can help. If you or someone you know is interested in direct cremation in Greenfield, WI, consider Cremation Society of Milwaukee. We take all of your questions seriously, and we make the time to answer them in a clear and concise fashion. We believe information is incredibly important, so keeping you sufficiently informed is a very high priority. You deserve all the resources and information that you need to make a decision that’s right for you and your family. This is an important decision. While your options generally include burial or cremation, the consequences of your decision will be felt by friends and family, and likely for generations to come. So this isn’t something to skip or forget about. Spend some time thinking about the possibilities and what makes sense for you. In the process, you may wish to know more about direct cremation itself. 

 

What makes direct cremation unique is the fact that it does not include other services traditionally associated with funeral planning. The assumption is that you have either elected to forego a funeral or intend to make arrangements on your own. These are perfectly acceptable options, and that’s why direct cremation has remained a viable solution for so many. It is also quite affordable, and that makes it a very attractive solution, as well.  

 

So how does it work, and what will be required of your family? 

 

The first step is providing us with additional information. You can learn more about what kind of information is required by speaking with us (either in person or by phone). We are always pleased to discuss these kinds of things in greater detail. There are no secrets. The important thing is that you are prepared to obtain and present information that we need to process the cremation in question. You won’t find anything out of the ordinary. Most of this information is very basic and easily obtained. Once we know what we need to know, we begin making arrangements for cremation—including having the body of the deceased transported. This is an important first step that allows us to begin our work. Then it is on to the cremation itself, a very simple and straightforward process. 

 

Cremation requires the body of the deceased to first be cleaned and prepared. This may involve removing certain things from the body, like metals or medical devices. The body is then placed in a temporary casket which will house the body while it is cremated. The cremation process involves very high temperatures and generally lasts just a few hours. It is controlled by sophisticated computer technology and overseen by trained staff. It is virtually impossible for something to go wrong. Many families turn to cremation every day, and it is an extremely reliable process. There is nothing to worry about, and there is no reason for any additional stress or anxiety. We are here to take care of your loved one and treat your family with a great deal of dignity and respect.  

 

If you are interested in direct cremation, consider reaching out to Cremation Society of Milwaukee. We are firm believers in your right to ask questions and remain informed. That is essential to your decision-making process and the every extent to which you should feel comfortable with the results. We are here for you

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