When it comes to things like funeral arrangements, it is all too easy to focus on the every extent to which something might be ending. And while times like these are often incredibly difficult, it may be helpful to think of something like cremation as a “beginning” instead. After all, many of us are increasingly focusing on ways to celebrate the lives of loved ones we have lost. Cremation is certainly one way to do so. If you or someone you know is looking for cremation services in or near Indianapolis, IN, you should certainly understand all the options available when it comes to cremation. There are any number of possibilities, particularly when it comes to what one does with the cremated remains of a loved one. 

The first thing to remember when it comes to cremation is that it doesn’t preclude the kind of services you may wish to hold, whether that means a funeral service prior to cremation itself or a memorial services several weeks later. You can even schedule a visitation prior to the cremation itself. When it comes to celebrating the life of your loved one, there are options. And those options aren’t changed by the fact of cremation. 

That is important to many families, and it is important to us, too. O’Riley - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory has a long history of caring and compassionate service that allows families to move forward in a dignified fashion. We know that how you celebrate the life of a loved one can make a significant difference throughout the healing process. For example, you should be able to personalize or customize your services and make them unique. You should be able to do something that remembers your loved one in an appropriate fashion, the way they wish to be remembered. We take that kind of input very seriously, and we understand how important it is that you and your family remain heavily involved in the decision-making process. 

When it comes to cremation, the ability to do things uniquely is really unparalleled. Yes, you can certainly opt for more traditional options like having cremated remains buried, interred, or displayed in an urn (or similar container). But you can also remember your loved one in a very unique fashion, and that’s why cremation is a beginning of sorts. 

Whether it is using cremated remains to plant a tree or make a piece of artistic glasswork, there are ways to create permanent reminders of your loved one that are extremely symbolic in scope. You can also scatter ashes somewhere significant to your loved one and hold a ceremony associated therewith. None of us like the idea of loss, but a new beginning can help us take the next step. Cremation certainly makes that kind of transition possible in any number of important ways. 

If you are interested in cremation services in the Indianapolis, IN, area, consider reaching out to O’Riley - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. While it is never okay to trivialize one’s loss, we understand that some of us need to think in terms of the beginning of something new. You can visit us at 6107 S East St, Indianapolis, IN 46227 or place a phone call to (317) 787-8224.