Once you’ve decided to pursue cremation rather than burial, it is important to begin thinking about how you want to remember your loved one. There are a number of factors to consider, including the general tone and approach of any services that might be held. Families are increasingly attempting to strike a more celebratory tone, preferring a positive approach to one that is particularly mournful. If you or someone you know is looking into cremation services in or near Greenwood, IN, you should know that there are professionals in your area who are prepared to assist you when it comes to a more celebratory option. At O’Riley - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, we have a great deal of experience with a wide range of services—those that are more traditional and solemn, as well as those that feel more positive and progressive. 

We have seen it all. And we understand just how important it is for you to receive the right kind of support regardless of how you wish to remember a loved one. That’s our mission. Ultimately, this kind of thing is your decision. Families generally speak with one another and reach some conclusions. Ideally, those conclusions are based in large part upon your loved one’s preferences and wishes. They may have discussed those preferences and wishes with you directly, or they may have even left written instructions to that effect. It is important that you consult any wishes that were left behind before moving forward, at least whenever possible. 

If everything checks out, you certainly may wish to consider a more celebratory tone when it comes to funeral or memorial services. This may impact who speaks at the service, the kind of music you play, the nature of any refreshments that might be provided, any readings that might be selected, and so on. It may also affect the tone of eulogies. These kind of services are important opportunities for friends and family to pay their respect in a certain fashion. But they are also means by which many of us begin the healing process. Ultimately, what matters is that you remember your loved one in an appropriate fashion—and yes, that can mean a lot of different things. 

Remember that one of the unique things about cremation is that it isn’t just about the services alone. It is also about what you decide to do with the cremated remains. This provides another opportunity to think in especially celebratory and positive terms. One may wish to have those remains scattered, displayed in a certain fashion, buried, or even turned into jewelry or artwork. There are a lot of options. Some companies even make it possible to use cremated remains when planting a tree. With so many possibilities, it is important that you think about what your loved one might have wanted and how best to celebrate their legacy. 

If you are interested in cremation services in the Greenwood, IN, area, consider reaching out to O’Riley - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. We are no stranger to services and other solutions that achieve a more celebratory effect, and we are happy to work with your family when it comes to similar concepts. You can visit us at 6107 S East St, Indianapolis, IN 46227 or place a phone call to (317) 787-8224.