You may have given significant thought to want you want done with your body after passing away. It is only natural to plan some of these things in advance, and that’s a good thing. It will make the lives of friends and family much easier. Better that you make decisions than forcing them to think about what you might have wanted. That is especially true when it comes to cremation and what you may want done with your remains after the fact. So if you or someone you know is looking into cremation services in or near Indianapolis, IN, rest assured that there are professionals in your area who can fulfill your wishes. That’s important. And it is important that you make those wishes clear whenever possible. 

When it comes to cremation, there are any number of items you may wish to consider in advance—including whether or not you prefer cremation to burial in the first place. Make your position on the matter clear to friends and family if you can, and make sure to leave something in writing if you get the chance to do so. Ideally, your family should know about written instructions, and they should know where to find them when the time comes. While we aren’t talking about public information, we also don’t want your instructions so hidden that no one finds them in time. Remember that your preferences aren’t always self-evident when it comes to these kinds of things. If your family doesn’t have anything specific in writing, they may find themselves resorting to guesswork. What might you have wanted? What seems consistent with your overall personality? These are the kinds of things they may find themselves wondering. 

There are certainly some decisions to be made when it comes to cremation, namely what you want done with your remains. There are lots of options, something to fit virtually any personality or preference. From a scattering ceremony to having remains displayed at a family home (in an urn), the possibilities are increasingly endless—even including things like artwork and jewelry in some cases. 

At O’Riley - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, we are very committed to seeing your wishes become a reality whenever possible. When you make those wishes clear via written instruction, it makes it easier for us to work with your family and assure that arrangements are perfectly consistent with your intent—no guesswork needed. That is important to you, and it is important to us, as well. We take your preferences very seriously and do everything within our power to make sure they’re realized in a fitting and dignified fashion. Our professional funeral directors are prepared to work with a wide range of instructions, and they won’t let you down. 

If you are interested in cremation services in the Indianapolis, IN, area, consider reaching out to O’Riley - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. We take your wishes seriously and encourage you to make them clear to those who are closest to you. You can visit us at 6107 S East St, Indianapolis, IN 46227 or place a phone call to (317) 787-8224.