Cremation Service Inclusions with Maloney Funeral Homes

Losing a loved one is an emotional and challenging experience, and during this time, making decisions about funeral arrangements can feel overwhelming. Maloney Funeral Homes is here to provide compassionate support and guidance. Our cremation service inclusions are designed to meet the unique needs of each family, offering a range of respectful and professional options that honor your loved one with care.

In this guide, we’ll explore the different cremation services we offer, from simple direct cremations to more traditional services with viewings and memorials. Each option is crafted to give families peace of mind, allowing them to focus on remembering and celebrating their loved one’s life.

A cremation service is a funeral option where the body of the deceased is reduced to ashes through a high-heat process. It provides an alternative to traditional burial, offering flexibility for memorial services. Families can hold a ceremony before or after the cremation and may choose to keep, scatter, or bury the ashes. 

Cremation is often considered more affordable and environmentally friendly compared to burial. Maloney Funeral Homes offers professional cremation services, ensuring dignity and respect throughout the entire process for grieving families.

At Maloney Funeral Homes, we understand that every family has unique needs when it comes to honoring their loved one. That’s why we offer a variety of cremation services, from simple and affordable options to more traditional arrangements. Each service is designed to handle all aspects of the cremation process with professionalism, care, and respect, ensuring your family’s peace of mind.

• Our direct cremation service provides a straightforward option, including the local transfer of remains into our care.

• We handle all legal paperwork, filing with state and county authorities, ensuring everything is managed efficiently.

• This package includes the creation of a death certificate, securing the doctor’s signature, and determining the cause of death, which are essential steps in the cremation process.

• We will also obtain authorization from the medical examiner to proceed with the cremation.

• Additionally, we will place the obituary on our website, Facebook, and any newspapers of your choice (note that some newspapers may charge a fee).

• One certified death certificate is included, with additional copies available for $10 each from our local vital records office.

• This option includes a Memorial Service and Celebration of Life in our facilities, providing a meaningful way to honor your loved one in a personal setting.

• Although the body will not be present, we encourage families to incorporate photos, memory tables, flowers, and urns, making the service a personalized tribute.

• You have the option to add a register book for guests to sign, as well as memorial folders or prayer cards. Flowers and a clergy honorarium can also be arranged to help officiate the service.

• For those wishing to gather afterward, we offer the option to include a catered luncheon or a meal brought in, allowing more time for family and friends to reflect and remember in a relaxed setting.

• Our Traditional Cremation service offers the opportunity for a viewing, similar to a traditional funeral, which can take place the night before the service either at Maloney Funeral Home or at your place of worship.

• The service includes the use of a ceremonial casket, often referred to as a rental casket, which provides a dignified presentation without the full cost of a purchased casket.

• However, this package does not include the cost of additional items such as a cremation casket or alternative container, urns, outer interment receptacles, or other memorial items.

• Cash advance items, including crematorium or cemetery fees and certified death certificates, are also not included in this package, and any such costs would be handled separately to ensure transparency in pricing.

Cremation offers several advantages over traditional burial, including lower costs, flexibility in memorial services, and a smaller environmental footprint. Families can choose to hold a service before or after cremation, and the ashes can be kept, scattered, or buried. Cremation also allows families to plan a memorial at their own pace, providing time to gather and reflect.

After cremation, the ashes, or cremated remains, are placed in a temporary container unless the family provides or purchases an urn. Families can choose to keep the ashes, scatter them in a meaningful location, or bury them in a cemetery or memorial garden. Maloney Funeral Homes offers various urn options and can assist with decisions regarding the final resting place.

Maloney Funeral Homes’ cremation service inclusions cover all necessary legal paperwork. This includes filing death certificates, obtaining the doctor’s signature, and securing authorization from the medical examiner. By managing these important legal tasks, Maloney ensures that families can focus on grieving and remembrance without worrying about logistical challenges.

Maloney Funeral Homes is committed to providing compassionate and professional cremation services tailored to the unique needs of each family. Whether you prefer a simple cremation or a more traditional service with a viewing and memorial, we handle every detail with care and respect, offering peace of mind during difficult times.

Explore the cremation service inclusions offered by Maloney Funeral Homes, and let us guide you through this important decision with care and professionalism. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you honor your loved one.