Cremation Services in Weirton, WV
Cremation Services in Weirton, WV - Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Overview of Cremation Services
The number of people choosing cremation has increased significantly in the past few years, yet cremation carries a long tradition and remains largely unchanged. What is done before or after the cremation is up to the survivors, or up to you.
Contrary to what some people believe, Cremation does not limit choices, but, in fact, increases one’s options. It is a process which is performed in a respectful and dignified manner and can be memorialized in many ways. We offer a wide range of cremation service options.
Plan Your Tribute
Choosing cremation neither eliminates nor does it require a funeral service. Traditional or contemporary services are often planned before or after the cremation process. A funeral service followed by cremation may be similar to a funeral service followed by ground burial. They can be elaborate or simple and traditional or nontraditional.
Here are some common examples of cremation services chosen most often by the family’s we serve. These services can be held over multiple days or can be accomplished on the same day if desired. We can tailor any of these options to meet your individual needs.
- Traditional viewing or visitation hours (with body present), followed by cremation
- Cremation followed by memorial visitation (without body) at the funeral home
- Cremation followed by a memorial service or life celebration at your church, our chapel or reception center.
- Private family goodbye, followed by cremation
- Cremation followed by burial or interment of cremains
- Simple cremation with no ceremony
What to Do With the Cremated Remains
Cremation allows families many choices for memorializing a loved one. Some families choose to keep the cremated remains with them at home, inter them in a cemetery, or to scatter the remains over land or water.
Our dedicated staff at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home Service, located at the Weirton Crematory, is available to support you in exploring various memorialization options for cremated remains, including but not limited to:
Outdoor Niches – The cremated remains may be safely held in an above ground columbarium niches. They are typically located within a mausoleum or chapel.
- Urn Garden – Many cemeteries have areas designated specifically for the interment of cremated remains.
- Family Plot – If you already own a burial plot or have space in a family plot, you may choose to inter the urn there.
- Scattering – Your loved one’s remains may be scattered in a meaningful location that can be appreciated by future generations. There are also certain services which offer scattering among the sea or the stars.
- Traditional Burial – In ground burial on a family plot or in special cremation areas of the cemetery.
- Personalized Memorialization – Inscribe your family member’s name and a special saying on a tree plaque, park bench or other special memorial. We also have custom, unique urns and keepsakes, perfect for displaying inside your home.
Personalizing Your Experience Memorable Tribute Services
Memory Tables and Memory Collages
Remember your loved one with a memory table display at Weirton Crematory. You can include significant items from your loved one’s life, including a bicycle, golf clubs, gardening tools, hunting and fishing gear, a musical instrument, a motorcycle helmet or jacket, knitting or sewing equipment…the possibilities are endless. Display special photos, certificates, achievement awards and other significant items in a customized memory collage.
Life Tribute Memorial Videos
There is no better way to remember your loved one than with a special personalized DVD tribute. Our Life Tribute video program incorporates your family’s pictures with music into a presentation that can be played at the visitation, during the service or at the conclusion of the service. You can post the video online for family and friends around the world to see and purchase additional copies to share with generations to come.
Memorial Webcasting and Taping of Services
Personalized Music
You are not limited to traditional funeral music during your loved one’s service. Customize the visitation or service with your loved one’s favorite tunes. We are happy to help your family compile special music selections to play during the services from a CD or iPod. We also have an organ available in our chapel for traditional music.
Certified Celebrant
A Celebrant is a professional who is trained and certified to meet the needs of families during their time of loss. This expert can help your family create a personalized tribute service to celebrate your loved one’s unique life. You may choose to use a Celebrant alone or in conjunction with clergy. If you want an uplifting service that pays tribute to your loved one’s life or if you are not affiliated with a church, a Celebrant service may be the perfect option.
Bagpiper
Pallbearers
Friends, relatives, church members or business associates may serve as pallbearers. If the family would prefer, we can provide some or all pallbearers for your loved one’s service. Each pallbearer will wear a special Lily or flag pin, making them easily identifiable.
Military Honors
We can help you honor your military member with a flag ceremony, color guard, trumpeter or even a final gun salute. We work with all branches of the military and can make all the proper arrangements easily and efficiently in the Weirton Crematory.
We are dedicated to providing the highest level of care for veterans choosing cremation or burial.
Wildflower Keepsakes
We can distribute pouches of wildflower seeds during or after the service. Because wildflowers are perpetual, they can provide an ongoing tribute to your loved one’s life. Guests can choose to plant their wildflower seeds in a garden, planter, meadow or any other special location.
Receptions
We can coordinate and arrange an off-site reception at any venue of your choosing. Whether it be a restaurant, banquet center or golf club, this gives your family and friends an opportunity to gather and reminisce after your loved one’s service.
Choosing a Cemetery
Even with cremation, a green burial can take place in nearly any cemetery that allows eco-friendly methods of burial. Our firm offers several options at the Weirton Crematory that can help you ensure that your final resting place is both environmentally-friendly and honorable. Typically, cemeteries offering green burials follow these guidelines:
- Offer exclusive green burial sections
- Prohibit the use of urn vaults
- Dig graves by hand rather than using heavy equipment
- Often plant trees or shrubs in lieu of headstones
- Offer designated scattering areas
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Cremation is an environmentally conscious choice, especially when considering options like Weirton Crematory. Cremation requires the burning of fossil fuels, and some older cremation facilities can use significantly more energy compared to newer ones. Even though the cremation process uses significant resources, earth-friendly cremation options can make the process more earth-friendly.
Beginning your cremation planning journey with Greco-Hertnick funeral home and cremation services involves thoughtful consideration and open communication:
- Discussion with Loved Ones: Share your decision with those closest to you, as it deeply impacts how they will remember and honor your life.
- Understanding Cremation Options: We offer various cremation services, from traditional to direct cremation. Greco-Hertnick funeral home and cremation services experts will guide you through each option, ensuring you find the right fit for your wishes.
- Professional Guidance: Our compassionate team is here to provide you with personalized advice and support, helping you make informed decisions about your end-of-life plans.
To ensure your wishes are respected and clearly communicated, consider these steps:
- Making Informed Decisions: After exploring options with Greco-Hertnick funeral home and cremation services, document your specific wishes, from the service type to the final disposition of remains.
- Legal Documentation: Incorporate your cremation plans into your Will, and discuss your decisions with the executor of your estate to ensure your wishes are carried out.
- Financial Arrangements: Greco-Hertnick funeral home and cremation services offers transparent guidance on cremation costs, including pre-payment options to secure today’s prices, relieving your loved ones of future financial burdens.
To ensure your wishes are respected and clearly communicated, consider these steps:
- Making Informed Decisions: After exploring options with Greco-Hertnick funeral home and cremation services, document your specific wishes, from the service type to the final disposition of remains.
- Legal Documentation: Incorporate your cremation plans into your Will, and discuss your decisions with the executor of your estate to ensure your wishes are carried out.
- Financial Arrangements: Greco-Hertnick funeral home and cremation services offers transparent guidance on cremation costs, including pre-payment options to secure today’s prices, relieving your loved ones of future financial burdens.
Your options for the final disposition of your ashes include scattering in a meaningful location, interment in a columbarium, or placement in an urn. Greco-Hertnick funeral home and cremation services respects your choice and offers guidance on each option, including legal considerations and personalizing memorial services to reflect your wishes.
Opting for Greco-Hertnick funeral home and cremation services ensures you receive compassionate, personalized support from a team dedicated to honoring your legacy with dignity. Our comprehensive approach to cremation planning, from detailed consultations to customizable service options, makes us a trusted partner in creating a meaningful farewell that respects your wishes and supports your loved ones.
Below are resources that can help you make informed decisions about earth-friendly services. Please call one of our directors or email us for more information anytime or use our contact us form for more.
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