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Cremation instead of burying is becoming more and more popular in Brooklyn. Whether it’s your choice because of your religion, your values, or your culture, turn to Harmony Funeral Home for the cremation services you want and the funeral services you expect. Call today to plan or arrange a cremation. Get the facts and make a decision with compassionate guidance.
What Are Common Types of Cremation Services in Brooklyn?
A cremation is the process of reducing the body of your deceased loved one to ashes through the use of flames and heat in a crematory. Cremation is a popular way for families to say goodbye to the departed. People choose cremation for a variety of reasons, from religious and cultural to financial. It’s a simple process. Common types of cremation services in Brooklyn include:
- Direct cremation. This service delivers the body from the site of the death directly to the crematory without a formal ceremony.
- Full cremation.This is a cremation with all the ceremony, such as a memorial or a funeral service.
- Witness cremation. This service allows close family and friends to witness the cremation as a way to say a final good-bye.
- Eco-friendly cremation. This is a greener option to minimize the environmental impact of cremation.
Cremation services in Brooklyn typically take one to three days to complete, depending on the paperwork and other factors. Families who choose cremation services in Brooklyn over burials often mention its affordability or their cultural norms. When deciding between cremation vs. a burial, you need a trusted partner like Harmony Funeral Home in Brooklyn.
What Can I Expect from a Full Cremation in Brooklyn?
Harmony Funeral Home manages its cremation services in Brooklyn with a painstaking attention to detail. It starts with transporting the body from the place of death to the funeral home. Professionals prepare and clean the body, removing jewelry or medical devices, according to your faith’s traditions or your cultural norms.
The cremation may take place before or after a ceremony. When it’s time, the Brooklyn funeral parlor obtains the necessary permits and places the body in the crematory chamber. High heat and flames reduce it to ashes. The process ends with:
- Cooling and preparing the ashes
- Placing the ashes in a temporary container or permanent urn
- Returning any removed material, like jewelry, to the family
Can I Get the Ashes Delivered to My Home After the Cremation?
You can pick up the ashes or have them delivered within three to five days. Some families keep the ashes in an urn, while others opt for ash scattering services to deliver the ashes of their loved one to some meaningful outdoor location. Other options for ashes include:
- Keeping the ashes at home in a memorial urn
- Dividing the ashes among family members in keepsake urns or other memorial products, including jewelry
- Burying the ashes in a cremation plot
You decide on a meaningful way to remember the deceased. Harmony Funeral Home guides your decisions. Proudly serving the Flatbush, East Flatbush and Canarsie communities, this funeral parlor offers cremation services in Brooklyn as part of its affordable funeral services. If you’re unsure about what to do when a death occurs, call Harmony Funeral Home at 718-469-6666.
Why Should I Choose Harmony Funeral Home for a Cremation?
Recognized by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) for its excellence in funeral services, Harmony Funeral Home has been named the “Best of the Best” by the NFDA. The compassionate staff gently guides you through your decisions, from completing the legal paperwork to selecting a suitable urn. They pride themselves on their transparent cremation costs.
Harmony Funeral Home supports you and your family in many ways, including offering grief counseling. Their caring services has earned them top awards from the NFDA, including for:
- Exceptional service and community involvement
- Outstanding community service and innovative funeral practice
Harmony Funeral Home can play an integral part of your funeral planning, or it can just offer supporting services. This funeral home respects all cultures and religions. For cremation services in Brooklyn, contact Harmony Funeral Home to ease your emotional burden.
Harmony Funeral Home
2200 Clarendon Rd.,
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 469-6666