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Arranging Cremation Services in Goodyear, AZ

Cremations are a popular choice for final body disposition. But how do you go about arranging cremation services? No matter if you’re pre-planning for your own cremation, or planning for a loved one, it’s helpful to know what steps you need to take to arrange a cremation at a funeral home or crematory.

Choose Which Cremation Services You Want

There are a few different types of cremations, and the first step is to choose which one you want. The two main types of cremation you can choose from are traditional cremation and direct cremation.

Traditional cremation involves a funeral before the cremation. The body is embalmed and put in a casket for a funeral service, then cremated afterward. Direct cremation happens before any type of service, so the body is not embalmed or put in a casket.

Obtain a Death Certificate

You will have to furnish a death certificate in order for a facility to process the body. If you don’t already have one, some funeral homes and crematories may help you get one for an extra charge.

Be sure to get extra copies, as you will need a death certificate copy for many stops along the way. If you need copies after you’ve already submitted the original, contact your local county records office.

Complete the Cremation Authorization Forms

Before any body can be cremated it needs to be held and examined by the county coroner or medical examiner. The examiner must fill out and sign a cremation authorization form showing information including:

Date of birth
Pacemakers or other implants
Infectious diseases
Time, place and cause of death

Many cremation authorization forms also include fingerprints or other body identifiers.

Arrange Body Transportation

Most funeral homes and crematories provide transportation for the body from the place of death, medical office or storage to the crematorium. In some cases, the family must arrange separate transportation.

Choose and Purchase a Cremation Casket

Even if you choose a direct cremation, you will still need a cremation casket for the body to be cremated in. Some facilities provide a cremation casket free of charge, but you may purchase one if you wish.

Determine Post Cremation Plans

The cremated remains will be returned to you after the cremation, and you must make plans for what to do with them. Some common options are scattering, burying or interring, displaying or storing the remains.

Scattering is very common, and is when loved ones, friends or family scatter the remains in a special place, or even into water. Be sure to check for local laws about scattering and get any necessary permits. Others choose to bury or inter the remains in the ground, a mausoleum, or a columbarium. You can also display the remains in an urn at home or some other special location.

If you want or need more assistance with funeral arrangement in Buckeye, AZ, Thompson Funeral Chapel can help. Call us today at (623) 932-1780, or visit us at 926 S Litchfield Rd Goodyear, AZ 85338.

Funeral Costs: What Does a Cremation With Services Cost?

The average cost of cremation with services handled through a funeral home is between $2,000 and $4,000. If these same services are handled directly through a crematory, you can expect to pay between $1,500 and $3,000.

When choosing cremation following a funeral service, you can expect to pay between $4,000 to $6,000 at a funeral home or $3,000 to $4,000 at a crematory.

Typically, these prices include the cost of the actual cremation and a basic memorial service. Some families may instead choose to cremate the body after first holding a viewing or funeral ceremony.

This type of cremation with service can increase costs considerably by requiring you to purchase a casket and pay more for the funeral director's basic services.

References: https://www.parting.com/blog/cremation-costs-how-much-does-a-cremation-with-services-cost/