Located near the banks of the Second Broad River and the Blue Ridge Parkway, our home first opened its doors to Forest City families in 1934. We are honored to provide North Carolina with memorials, celebrations of life, traditionalfunerals, and cremations.
· This comprehensive guide explores types of funeral services such as traditionalburial services, cremationoptions, and emerging alternatives, providing the information needed to choose the most appropriate memorial for your loved one.
Religious beliefs and traditions are important to many people. When deciding on burial or cremation, consider these guiding principles: 1. Catholicism. The Catholic Church instructs that the deceased be laid to rest in a cemetery. If cremation is selected, ashes are to be buried or placed into a mausoleum or columbarium, rather than scattered or ke...See full list on dignitymemorial.comCremation has advantages and disadvantages. The pros generally outweigh the cons, however, as evidenced by the fact that more and more families are choosing cremation. In fact, the Cremation Association of North Americaestimates that by 2025, the cremation rate in the United States will be 64.1%. It's predicted to be 81.8% by the same year in Canad...See full list on dignitymemorial.comLike cremation, casket burial also has advantages and disadvantages. But there are no right or wrong choices here; there's only the choice that best suits you and your family. The two things that one might think give casket burial an advantage over cremation—a funeral service and a cemetery memorial—are also available to families who choose cremati...See full list on dignitymemorial.comDid your loved one record what he or she wanted for a funeral or memorial? Be sure to follow their wishes if they took the time to let you know the best way to honor their life. Also consider planning your own service ahead of time. When you plan in advance, your family won’t have to wonder if you’d have preferred a traditional burial or a crematio...See full list on dignitymemorial.com From understanding the different types of cremation services, comparing costs, and exploring memorial options, to considering religious, cultural, and ecological factors, each choice allows you to honor your loved one in a way that reflects their life and values. Today, for most Americans, it is considered “traditional” to use a funeralhome, embalm the body, and bury it in a casket and vault in a public cemetery. But few of these traditional elements are required by law, and families do have a wide range of choices. Searching for the right farewell? Explore types of funerals, from classic ceremonies to unique celebrations, with insights from MERI.
From understanding the different types of cremation services, comparing costs, and exploring memorial options, to considering religious, cultural, and ecological factors, each choice allows you to honor your loved one in a way that reflects their life and values.
Today, for most Americans, it is considered “traditional” to use a funeralhome, embalm the body, and bury it in a casket and vault in a public cemetery. But few of these traditional elements are required by law, and families do have a wide range of choices.
Searching for the right farewell? Explore types of funerals, from classic ceremonies to unique celebrations, with insights from MERI.
