Wilbert Cremation Choices

Cremation offers many different options in service, selection, personalization, 
memorialization and final placement of the cremated remains.

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Final Resting Place

 Perhaps the most fundamental and personal decision when choosing cremation is the final disposition or resting place of the cremated remains.  Cremation offers a number of options for final placement, with each option involving considerations from cost through the impact on future generations.  Options include:
  • Burial– Burying an urn in a cemetery remains a popular choice for many families.  It provides a permanent resting place where generations of families and friends can freely visit.  When choosing burial, an urn vault is generally required by the cemetery but besides functionality, the urn vault can also play a part in the tribute committal service at the graveside.  Many Wilbert urn vaults can be personalized with meaningful symbols or photos to commemorate the life of a loved one.
  • Columbarium Niche – An aboveground structure protected by glass, marble, granite or bronze, a columbarium niche also provides a central location where family and friends can visit and pay their respects.
  • Home Placement – Some families choose to display the urn in a prominent spot in their home.  The closeness and beauty of the urn itself can be comforting to those residing in the home, but one consideration is the long-term custody of the remains.  Others express concern about the lack of a public memorial site where family and friends can pay their respects.
  • Scattering – Scattering the cremated remains in a special place is a choice that is both significant yet irreversible.  Land and water usage may change over time and some express concern about the lack of a defined spot for visitation.  For these reasons, some families choose to scatter only a portion of the cremated remains and keep the rest for permanent placement.
Family and friends generally want to come together to remember and commemorate the life of a loved one, and these gatherings can range from informal to traditional visitation with a viewing at the funeral home prior to cremation.  A table is set up with pictures and mementos of your loved one, highlighting treasured thoughts and memories.
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