Cremation Services

Water Cremation

Alkaline hydrolysis, otherwise known as aquamation, is a process that uses water and alkali chemicals to disintegrate the body. The decedent is inserted into an isolated chamber where a mixture of water and potassium hydroxide are introduced. This chemical mixture will have elevated temperatures and with agitation it will cause the body to quickly break down (decompose) until all that remains are bone fragments. Afterwards these pieces undergo further cleansing from residual tissue followed by pulverization till only white powdered bones remain in its wake.

Flame Cremation

During fire cremation, the extreme heat rapidly breaks down organic materials while leaving the bone structure intact. The high temperatures and direct flame exposure create specific chemical changes in the bone composition. The intense heat causes the bones to become more porous and brittle, making them easier to process into the final "ash” form

Traditional Funeral Followed by Cremation

Many families find meaning and beauty in a traditional funeral service. With a traditional service combined with cremation, you can still choose to have a final viewing, visitation or wake, and a funeral service. However instead of in-ground burial, the funeral will be followed by cremation. Depending on your wishes, the cremated remains may be either returned to your family for storage in an urn, scattered, or interred in a columbarium. This option will include fees for the funeral services as well as the fees associated with the cremation itself.

Memorial Service

The memorial service can be held in our chapel, a church, or any other venue the family chooses. We work with our families to design a service that honors their loved one with stories, music, or scripture. We also have life celebrants that lead services where clergy may not be chosen. Our celebrants are trained in creating experiences that help start the healing process.

Graveside Service

A graveside or committal service is typically held immediately following the funeral service but it can also be a small intimate gathering of those closest to you.