Why are more and more people choosing cremation? There are many factors, including:
-personal, spiritual or environmental philosophy
-simplicity or convenience
-economy

Cremation is simply a means of disposition. It can be performed at any time during the funeral process. When choosing cremation as a part of your arrangements, important considerations should be given to a few specific issues.

How are cremation services different from regular burial services? They're not. Services with cremation are the same as with earth burial or mausoleum entombment, unless you prefer something different. It can be as religious, celebratory or both, as you wish. It's your choice to make.

Whatever type of disposition and service you choose — family and friends need time to grieve, be supported and to say good-bye to their loved one. Historically, this has been the reason for the visitation and the funeral — to provide an opportunity to support the family and friends at the beginning of their loss.... which hopefully will facilitate the resolution and acceptance of that loss which comes over time.

The same services are available for cremation disposition as there are for burial or entombment, including music, prayers, and recitations or personal eulogies of your choice. You can have viewing and visitation arrangements, with an open or closed casket (or no casket at all) for as long or as short a period as you wish.

Here are a few other services and options for you to consider:

Reception/Celebration for Family and Friends:
-at a location that is special to the
family or to the deceased
-in your home
-at the funeral home
-at your church


Memorial or Prayer Service:
-a service of remembrance (like a funeral)
with or without the urn or casket present
whenever you choose
with whomever you choose.

The funeral directors at the J.F. Floyd Mortuary can assist you with these and other arrangement decisions that need to be made.