Q. How long does it take?

A. There are many things that need to done before the cremation can occur.  We need to meet with the family to have all information gathered, authorizations signed and some form of payment.  I will then create the death certificate, secure a doctor to sign off and add the cause of death, notify social security, register the death with the state and county, secure Medical Examiner Authorization to cremate and order the certified death certificates from the county Vital Records Office.  This all usually takes about week.  Sometimes a bit sooner.  Sometimes a bit longer.  If it is important for the family for your loved one’s cremated remains to be present at the service you are planning then it is highly advisable that services not planned or set up until we know exactly which day the cremation is going take place.  If it is not important for the cremated remains to be present, then the service can be set up whenever it is convenient for you.