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• Cremation Garden: a dedicated section of a cemetery designed for scattering
Monuments
Some cemeteries allow upright headstones, called “monuments” to be used with ground burials. Monuments that are flat against the ground are called “markers”. In some cemeteries, or sections of cemeteries, only flat markers are used.
Practical Information for Your Survivors
In addition to pre-planning your funeral, completing a Personal Information Form and giving a copy to your estate trustee, spouse and children will give you the peace of mind knowing they will have all the information they need to properly handle your wishes and the details of your estate.
About cremation
Cremation is an alternative form of disposition to earth burial; it does not limit the funeral in any way. Should you choose cremation, you will still have the same options for memorialization that any other family has. Cremation can take place before or, after the funeral service.
In the following section, we have answered the most common questions we are asked about cremation. If you require further information, please contact us at any time, by telephone or email. 403-526-2214 – email: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com
Do we need to have a funeral if we select cremation?
No. However, cremation does not limit the type of funeral service that may be chosen either. The same options that apply to earth burial are available with cremation. Some of these choices include: casket type, location of the service and visitation, music selection, open casket visitation and the display of personal mementos. Some families elect to have a complete service at the funeral
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