Embalming is not necessary for the cremation process. However it may be appropriate for health concerns and time factors, especially if there is no be a public viewing.
Is a Casket Required?
Most crematories require an acceptable rigid, leak-proof container or a casket to provide for the health and safety of the crematory operator and the dignity of the deceased.
What is an Urn?
An urn is a permanent container in which cremated remains are placed. Usually urns are constructed of bronze, copper, marble hardwoods or ceramic. Urns can vary in design and cost and are available from your local funeral home.
What Can Be Done With Cremated Remains?
The family may elect to keep them in a permanent container, such as an urn, within their home. They may choose to place them in a family burial plot, in a niche at a mausoleum or in a columbarium providing a permanent area for future memorialization.
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