3 Funeral Services You Can Hold for Those Choosing Cremations

Do you have a loved one that has let you know that they want to be cremated when they die? If so, you might think that this means you’re not going to be able to hold funeral services for them. There are many people who mistakenly believe that those who choose Austell, GA cremations are ineligible for funeral services of any kind.  

But in reality, this couldn’t be any further from the truth. Funeral homes will allow and even encourage families to hold funeral services for their loved ones either before or after cremations take place. And there are three main types of funeral services that most people often decide to hold for their loved ones choosing cremations. Here is a little bit of information about each type of service and what it entails.  

Traditional funeral service 

You might not realize it, but even if your loved one chose to be cremated, you can still hold a traditional funeral service for them. You can have a public viewing with their body followed by a funeral at a church or a funeral home in Austell, GA. And then, you can have them cremated once the traditional funeral service is over. This has become a very popular option for many people, including those of the Catholic faith since the Catholic Church has started to accept the idea of cremation as long as it’s preceded by a traditional funeral.  

Memorial service 

Do you want to hold something a little bit less formal than a traditional funeral service prior to a person’s cremation? Or do you want to wait until after cremation is complete to hold a service? If you answered yes to either of those questions, a memorial service is probably the right funeral service for you. Memorial services typically take place at a funeral home, though you can really hold one anywhere. You can bring in a celebrant to celebrate your loved one’s life and personalize the service for the deceased. Families often work photos, videos, and special presentations into memorial services to make them extra special.  

Celebration of life ceremony 

If you want to make sure your loved one’s funeral service isn’t a somber affair, you can wait until a few weeks after their death and hold what’s called a celebration of life ceremony. A celebration of life ceremony can be held anywhere, including at a restaurant, a park, or even someone’s home. During the ceremony, people will usually share stories, laugh, and even dance as they remember the life of their loved one. It’s the most casual funeral service option and works well for families that want to celebrate a person’s life instead of mourning their loss.  

Regardless of which funeral service in Austell, GA you choose to hold for your loved one, Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory can set you up with everything you’ll need to pull it off. We can help you arrange traditional funerals, memorial services, and celebration of life ceremonies and talk to you about the benefits of each. Contact us at (770) 944-2900 today to get started or sit down with a funeral director at 1975 E West Connector, Austell, GA 30106 to go over your options.