Corporate and privately-owned funeral entities across the U.S. are acquiring successful independent cremation businesses to dominate a cremation market in a specific area. By eliminating competition, especially those offering lower priced cremation services, eventually it is expected that cremation services in those markets will start to rise again.
During the 19th and early 20th centuries, as the Jewish cemeteries in many European towns had become crowded and were running out of space, in a few cases cremation for the first time became an approved means of corpse disposal among the emerging liberal and Reform Jewish movements in line with their across the board rejection of traditional Torah ritual laws having mandatory standing. Current liberal movements like Reform Judaism still support cremation, although burial remains the preferred option.[69][121]
In the 20th century, cremation gained varying degrees of acceptance in most Christian denominations. William Temple, the most senior bishop in the Church of England, was cremated after his death in office in 1944. The Roman Catholic Church accepted the practice more slowly. In 1963, at the Second Vatican Council Pope Paul VI lifted the ban on cremation,[38] and in 1966 allowed Catholic priests to officiate at cremation ceremonies. This is done on the condition that the ashes must be buried or interred, not scattered. Many countries where burial is traditional saw cremation rise to become a significant, if not the most common way of disposing of a dead body. In the 1960s and 1970s, there was an unprecedented phase of crematorium construction in the United Kingdom[15] and the Netherlands.[39]
If a body is donated to science to help medical education and research, then cremation can take place free of charge. Many medical schools and research organizations will pay the bill for transportation, cremation and a death certificate. Some will also return remains in about two to four weeks or scatter the ashes on their own, but others may hold the cadaver and not return remains for as long as two years. It depends on the institution and their individual needs and policies.
At Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society of Central & Southwest Florida, we make funeral planning simple & easy®. Whether you need an Orlando, Ocala or Fort Myers area Funeral Home, we have you covered. With our convenient funeral home & cremation locations across the state of Florida and friendly personnel, you can complete your funeral planning online today or call us to escort you through your online purchase. We would also be pleased to meet with you in your home or our office if you would like more personal assistance.
Our charge for direct cremation (without ceremony) includes: Basic services of funeral director and staff, removal of remains from place of death, transportation to crematory, cremation container, sanitary care of deceased, storage of remains for mandatory 48 hour waiting period or until cremation can take place, Connecticut Valley crematory fee, Medical Examiners fee, and cremation and transit permits.
When you have experienced the loss of a loved one, you can trust us to guide you through the arrangements necessary to create a meaningful ceremony that celebrates the unique life being remembered. Our staff is committed to providing your family with the highest quality care and service in your time of need, and we take pride in our responsibility to lighten your burden as you take the first steps toward healing.
The appearance of cremated remains after grinding is one of the reasons they are called ashes, although a non-technical term sometimes used is “cremains”,[3][4] a portmanteau of “cremated” and “remains”. (The Cremation Association of North America prefers that the word “cremains” not be used for referring to “human cremated remains”. The reason given is that “cremains” is thought to have less connection with the deceased, whereas a loved one’s “cremated remains” has a more identifiable human connection.[61])
With 3 locations to serve you, Affordable Cremation & Funeral Center, Inc. is locally owned and operated. We offer more than just a store front operation. All services we offer are handled at our locations by our personnel. We do not hire out our services to the lowest bidder. Our two 6000 square foot facilities in South & North Sacramento offer modern and comfortable family conference rooms, an on site chapels , our business offices, on site state of the art crematories and our own refrigerated storage facilities. The services we offer include dignified low cost cremation, cremation with memorial service, traditional funeral services, reception facility (North Sacramento Funeral & Cremation Center only) graveside funeral services, identification viewing of the deceased, witnessing of the cremation process, and a large selection of caskets & urns. All of our services can be pre-arranged with low payments.
The cost of cremation for a loved one who passed varies by provider, location, and by the services that are included and performed. The actual cremation and services that may come along with it can be as low as a few hundred dollars (for a direct cremation) to well over ten thousand dollars. While the actual cremation is relatively straightforward, there are many other factors and services to consider, all of which can quickly add to the cost of cremating a loved one.
Although we have been serving the Ocala area with funeral arrangement needs and cremation services for years, we recently opened a new location in the Ocala Timber Ridge area. Our dedication to the residents of Ocala to provide professional, compassionate and dedicated funeral home and cremation services remains unwavering. In fact, with our recent location addition, we have renewed our focus to the families of Ocala by ensuring that you are served with the most comforting Ocala funeral and cremation services when going through this very difficult time for your family.
“Many funeral providers offer various ‘packages’ of goods and services for different kinds of funerals,” says the Federal Trade Commission. “When you arrange for a funeral, you have the right to buy goods and services separately. That is, you do not have to accept a package that may include items you do not want.” The site also has a funeral costs and pricing checklist that helps you figure out the actual cost of a funeral. You can also learn about our funeral planning checklist.
Though many people want their cremated remains (or “ashes”) to be scattered in a personally meaningful place, and some families keep ashes at home, more and more people are finding that a designated place in a cemetery is a lasting alternative to help bring healing and lasting remembrance. Cremation cemetery options include in-ground urn burial, mausoleum entombment, cremation niches, cremation benches and pedestals, columbaria and scattering gardens.
Cremation now accounts for just over 50% (1) of all funerals in the United States, with industry watchdogs reporting that by around 2035, the cremation rate will hit just under 80%. This is a huge shift in the death care industry from traditional burial funeral to cremation. There are several reasons why cremation is gaining popularity and the lower cost of a cremation is certainly one of the main reasons why more people are opting for it as a disposition method.
Welcome to Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society of Fort Myers Florida. We remain the perfect option to help organize the funeral ceremony and burial services after a tragic loss of a close family member or loved one. We remain the exclusive Fort Myers FL Funeral Homes that aims to ensure that the deceased gets a befitting burial ceremony and memorial service.
When considering cremation, one important decision to make is the selection of a cremation container, urn or remembrance item to memorialize your loved one. A variety of styles, colors and materials are available, along with customized embellishments, giving you the choice of selecting something as unique and special as the individual it represents.
Cremation urns can be made out of a variety of materials including silver, brass, marble, glass and even plastic. If you plan on keeping the urn indoors, you are flexible to choose any type of material. If the urn will be placed outside, in a vault or in the ground you should choose a durable and waterproof material like stone or metal. For urn burial, there are also biodegradable options.
From beautifully decorated ceramic urns to delicately carved wooden containers and eco-friendly options, you can find the perfect expression of your loved one to memorialize and celebrate their life. Offering styles to suit individual tastes and desires, we can assist you in planning each aspect of a cremation, including selecting the urn that is right for you.
It’s understandable that people grieving a recent death would struggle to do a comprehensive search for funeral homes and various costs. “In many cases, people just haven’t thought about a funeral,” said Cheryl Reed, a spokeswoman for the review site Angie’s List, in a CNBC article on funeral pricing. “So, they’re dealing with their grief at the same time they’re dealing with these decisions. It’s hard to be a great shopper.”
• You can begin planning funeral arrangements early and conveniently using our straightforward online planning tools. Help is always available 24 hours a day, even if you are only planning ahead for the future and curious about your options. An unexpected loss may leave you unsure of your next step and concerned about costs. We believe in upfront pricing and an open door policy to make your purchase a simple one.
Another environmental concern is that traditional burial takes up a great deal of space. In a traditional burial, the body is buried in a casket made from a variety of materials. In the United States, the casket is often placed inside a concrete vault or liner before burial in the ground. While individually this may not take much room, combined with other burials, it can over time cause serious space concerns. Many cemeteries, particularly in Japan[77] and Europe as well as those in larger cities, have run out of permanent space. In Tokyo, for example, traditional burial plots are extremely scarce and expensive,[78] and in London, a space crisis led Harriet Harman to propose reopening old graves for “double-decker” burials.[79] Some cities in Germany do not have plots for sale, only for lease. When the lease expires, the remains are disinterred and a specialist bundles the bones, inscribes the forehead of the skull with the information that was on the headstone, and places the remains in a special crypt.
Traditionally, Zoroastrianism disavows cremation or burial to preclude pollution of fire or earth. The traditional method of corpse disposal is through ritual exposure in a “Tower of Silence”, but both burial and cremation are increasingly popular alternatives. Some contemporary adhererents of the faith have opted for cremation. Parsi-Zoroastrian singer Freddie Mercury of the group Queen was cremated after his death.
It’s understandable that people grieving a recent death would struggle to do a comprehensive search for funeral homes and various costs. “In many cases, people just haven’t thought about a funeral,” said Cheryl Reed, a spokeswoman for the review site Angie’s List, in a CNBC article on funeral pricing. “So, they’re dealing with their grief at the same time they’re dealing with these decisions. It’s hard to be a great shopper.”
Trina L. Salter is the Service Manager at Neptune Society Altamonte Springs. She is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, Crematory Operator, and Licensed Cosmetologist. She also has an Associate Degree in Arts from Valencia Community College/UCF and an Associate Degree in Science from Florida State College at Jacksonville. She has been with our company for 6 years, and she has three beautiful daughters and a grandson. She is an avid traveler, loves to shop, and goes to the movies for relaxation.