Some cemeteries now offer “broadcast gardens” on their cemetery property, but this is placed far away from the actual grave plots. Here the family of the victim has the opportunity to disperse the remains in an attractive, but controlled manner. In many cases, the cemetery offers the possibility of placing a plaque in honor of the deceased on a wall or on a bench in the cemetery’s garden. Some people prefer to disperse the remains in places that the deceased once loved. It is important to check the laws in each state to ensure that the disposition of remains is not illegal. Several regions have guidelines that govern this including the release of remains into public water. There are other types of cremation services in Tacoma, so it is best to contact a professional to learn more.
During cremation preparation, the family of the deceased will need to decide whether or not they will have a traditional burial before cremation. When someone you love gets cremated, you have separated yourself from having to obey all the restrictions that are part of a traditional burial. There is no specific schedule that must take place at a funeral. There is also no exact place where it should be held either. If the family wishes so, they can have a traditional burial in combination with a cremation, but they do not have to. This is what many find to be a very interesting alternative to traditional burials.
Experts note several opinions from different religions with regard to this practice. Nevertheless, the figures are there and they all prove that more and more people want to resort to cremation. It should be noted that in 1975, cremation accounted for only 0.4% of funeral ceremonies. According to a recent survey and according to statistics, it is estimated that by 2018, nearly 53% of Americans would like to see their remains end up in dust.
Once the cremation process has concluded successfully, the remains are removed from the crematorium. All foreign objects, such as prosthetics, currency, metals or bridges are removed so that they can be discarded with respect. For more information on cremation services in Tacoma, contact your local funeral home.
