Can You Host Both a Funeral and Cremation for a Loved One in the Same Day?

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Lifesong Funerals under funeral home
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There’s a common misconception that cremation services funeral homes in Quincy, FL are quick and final, leaving no room for traditional funerary services. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Funerals are meant to help heal the living loved ones of the deceased. Ergo, while the disposition method is a bit simpler and more straightforward, the funeral service can be as lengthy, comprehensive, and complex as you see fit.

It’s possible to have a funeral and a cremation on the same day if the cremation follows the funeral. The timing will depend on the funeral home’s schedule, but most funeral homes will accommodate a request for same-day funerary and cremation services if loved ones want to be a part of both. It’s not unusual for a small group of friends and family to want to witness their loved one’s body being placed in the cremation chamber. It’s like a final act of closure for the grieving heart.

How Much Will a Funeral Cost with the Inclusion of Cremation?

On average, a full-service funeral, complete with floral arrangements, a visitation, and eulogies, can add up to around $7,000. Whereas cremation can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000. However, that doesn’t always mean that a funeral with the inclusion of cremation will cost $10,000. Some funeral homes offer bundled services, where loved ones can save money towards a funerary budget by packaging full funerary services together.

Direct cremation, sans traditional funeral, would cost less at $500 to $2,500. That, however, doesn’t involve traditional funeral services, and a direct cremation means that you wouldn’t be able to witness the farewell of a loved one.

When you pay for a funeral too, you’re paying for a compassionate funeral director to take care of the services for you. This person will ensure you and your family and friends have quiet time and space to mourn, visit with the decedent (if that’s what you want), and process your grief in a safe place.

Some funeral homes will take requests for services. For instance, if there’s a favorite poem you want to be read or a favorite song you want to be played, the funeral director can work those elements into the final funeral services.

Can a Loved One Be Embalmed or Refrigerated for Visitation Even Though They are Scheduled for Cremation?

Yes – a decedent can be embalmed or refrigerated to slow decomposition for the purpose of a public viewing or visitation. Embalming won’t affect the effectiveness of cremation. Sometimes a loved one will be scheduled for cremation directly after the funeral ends, then the family has six weeks to reclaim the ashes thereafter.

It’s possible to plan a cremation down to minute details. While cremation is a straightforward process, the funerary services themselves, including visitation, can be planned around the disposition method of choice. Ergo, you CAN have both a cremation and funeral in the same day. Simply talk to the funeral home to set it up in a way that works for everyone.

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You can learn more about cremation services funeral homes in Quincy, FL. Talk to us at Lifesong Funerals & Cremations to schedule a consultation and learn about cremation services/funeral home services. Visit our offices in Florida or call one of our locations.

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