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religious purposes.
** While not required or included as
part of any immediate cremation, the Can an urn be brought into church?
Brueggemann Funeral Home suggests that Yes, it is encouraged that cremated remains
families elect to have their loved one bathed be a part of a funeral as it provides a focal
and dressed prior to cremation. Affording point for the service.
the family an opportunity to identify, and
view the deceased for a short period. What can be done with the cremated
Medical implants with batteries, such as remains?
automatic implanted cardiac defibrillators While laws vary state by state, for the most
and pacemakers will be removed as is part remains can be buried in a cemetery
required by the cremation service provider. lot or a cremation garden, interred in a
columbarium, kept at home or scattered.
Cremation FAQs
How can I be sure I receive the correct
remains?
Is a casket needed for cremation? All reputable cremation providers have
No, a casket is not required. Most states, like developed rigorous sets of operating
New York, require an alternative container policies and procedures in order to
constructed of wood or cardboard, however, maximize the level of service and minimize
in some states no container is required. the potential for human error.
Is embalming required prior to cremation? Do I need an urn?
It will depend on the type of service An urn is not required by law. However,
selected. an urn may be desired if there is to be a
memorial service or if the remains are to
Can the family witness the cremation? be interred in a cemetery. If an urn is not
Yes, they can; some cremation providers purchased or provided by the family, the
will allow family members to be present for
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