Funeral homes are there to help in any way that they can. But they are not there to get in the way, especially when it comes to something like cremation and what happens next. The beautiful thing about cremation is that you have a great many options when it comes to things like celebrating your loved one and handling their remains. Those options give you a great deal of control, and many families appreciate that. If you or someone you know is looking for cremation services in or near Southport, IN, you should know that a funeral home in your area is ready to help in any way that they can—including getting out of the way from time to time, too. This is ultimately about your family, your closest friends, and of course your loved one. You should be able to do the right thing for them without anyone getting in the way. 

When it comes to cremation itself, a funeral home is pretty important. You want trained professionals with a great deal of experience handling this kind of thing. And you want those professionals to take a compassionate and dignified approach. That should be a given. 

But most of the people who choose cremation aren’t doing so just because they like the idea of it. Sure, there may be something inherently appealing about cremation, but it is often the possibilities it creates that are so meaningful. Cremation allows you and your family a great deal of flexibility when it comes to what might be done with one’s remains. That kind of flexibility means that you can celebrate someone the way they wanted to be remembered, and there is really no substitute for that. 

There are any number of very traditional and conventional options when it comes to those remains. They can be buried or interred. They can be displayed in an urn at someone’s home. They can simply be kept somewhere safe. 

But there are also some fairly creative options. One can plant a tree using ashes. Or you can even use them to get a tattoo. They can be turned into artwork, too, especially in the form of glasswork. And of course, remains may be scattered at any number of locations that have special meaning to you and your family. 

There are no rules when it comes to this kind of thing. The best thing to do is think about the issue in advance, discussing it as a family. If you’ve already lost someone close to you, remember that they may have left behind wishes to this effect. It is important to consult anything like that. Doing what they might have wanted (or explicitly wanted) is always the best policy. 

If you are interested in cremation services in the Southport, IN, area, consider reaching out to O’Riley - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. We look forward to supporting your decisions when it comes to cremation and doing everything we can to make the process easier on you and your family. You can visit us at 6107 S East St, Indianapolis, IN 46227 or place a phone call to (317) 787-8224.