Cremation

7 Unique Ways to Honor Them After Cremation

When considering cremation, some families worry that the options for memorialization can be limited. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. With the increasing popularity of cremation, the options are nearly limitless.

There are many ways to create a special, unique memorial for your loved one. In this article, we will explore just seven of the unique ways to celebrate the life of your loved one after choosing cremation.

Check this website for some interesting ways to create an unique memorial from the ashes resulting from cremation.

Consumer Reports - The Last Goodbye: How to Plan a Funeral

A complete guide to giving loved ones the right send-off—from traditional services to new green burials from Consumer Reports.

"Many people are embracing a new model for saying goodbye to family members and other loved ones. Cremation, for instance, is growing in popularity, as are environmentally gentle burials and even at-home funeral services."

"And whether these services are traditional or more unusual, there are now more ways than ever to personalize end-of-life arrangements—and to keep them low-cost."

"The key is making some choices well beforehand, which more people appear to be doing. For instance, according to an April 2024 Consumer Reports nationally representative survey (PDF) of 2,042 adults in the U.S., 50 percent said they planned or intended to plan ahead either for their own funeral or for someone else’s."

Check out this July 2024 article for insights on current trends and costs.

Angels in Waiting - Cremation and Burial Services

Who We Are


Angels In Waiting is a family owned, full-service mortuary. We offer cremation and burial services that will fit into your budget. Our simple and friendly atmosphere provides comfort in your time of need and our staff works to provide you with a professional and nurturing care.

Pre-planning

We offer pre-planning and pre-need insurance through Forethought Insurance Company. Please feel free to give us a call for more information.

Your Choice Of Funeral

We are here to provide you with the funeral services you choose. We do not believe in up-selling you with items or services you do not want. Whether you decide on a direct cremation, a body donation or a traditional burial, Angels In Waiting staff is here for all of your needs. We strive on providing our families with a professional and caring experience in delicate times.

Funeral Services

We are here to provide you with the funeral service YOU choose. We work with you to provide a funeral service of your choosing that will fit within your budget.

"We don't provide less, we just charge less."

How to Plan a Meaningful Memorial Service

"A 'celebration of life' honors the passing of a loved one in a personalized way."

"Memorial services have become more prevalent as cremation has outpaced traditional burials in the U.S., a trend fueled by boomers’ growing concern about the cost and environmental impact of burials coupled with a fall in religious affiliations."

J. Warren Funeral Services - Maricopa

At J. Warren Funeral Services, our purpose is to help you honor your loved one after they've passed away, no matter your personal preference, budget, culture, or religion.

Our family-owned funeral home is ready to help you with a variety of services, including funeral planning, onsite cremation, grief counseling, and more.

Our staff is available in Maricopa, AZ to lessen the burden on your family so that you can focus on celebrating your loved one's life and beginning your grief journey. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding our services.

Heritage Casa Grande Funeral Home and Cremation Society of Arizona

Service Options:

Planning a funeral service can be a very difficult process for families who have just lost a loved one. But it’s important to provide those who are grieving with a supportive environment in which they can begin to find closure, say goodbye, and come to terms with the loss.

Gathering with friends and family gives everyone the opportunity to connect, share memories, offer words of sympathy, and create a lasting network of comfort and support as they start the journey toward healing.

Burial Services

There are different services that you can choose for a loved one’s burial, depending upon your individual needs and preferences:

Immediate burial means that your loved one will be buried or entombed without a public service or gathering.

Visitation, also called a viewing, wake, or calling hours, allows family and friends to gather in a room with the departed loved one in an open or closed casket and say goodbye or offer their support and sympathy to the bereaved.

Funeral or memorial services can take place at a funeral home, in a church, or even at your home. The service is a ceremony which serves to celebrate, honor, and remember the life of the deceased. Whether traditional or unique, both the visitation and the funeral service can be personalized to reflect the individuality of your loved one.

Graveside, chapel, or committal services are held at the cemetery, and allow family and friends to be present as their loved one is transferred to his or her final disposition through ground burial.

Cremation Services

The biggest misconception about cremation is that there can't be a funeral service or visitation. This is absolutely not the case, and we encourage you to consider holding a memorial service to celebrate the life of the deceased as well. There are many options open to you when it comes to honoring your loved one's life. After the cremation and memorial services, there are a variety of choices for your loved one's final disposition:

Interment means that you'll bury or entomb your loved one's cremated remains. This can be in a family plot, a memorial site, a cremation niche or urn garden, or in a variety of other indoor and outdoor locations. Ask our staff for a detailed list of interment possibilities.

Graveside services are similar to those celebrated alongside a traditional ground burial, in which loved ones are present at the burial of the cremated remains and honor the deceased through memorial prayers or other meaningful tributes.

Scattering allows you to spread your loved one's cremated remains in a memorial garden, a cemetery, over water, or across any other meaningful site. You also can choose to scatter some of the cremated remains and retain the rest in an urn for interment or another form of disposition.

Placing cremated remains in multiple urns allows family members who are separated by distance to each feel the comfort of having their loved one's final resting place in a nearby location.

Green Burial Services:

For those who want to be more environmentally friendly with their end-of-life decisions, we offer green burial options. This way, you can honor your loved one’s life while reducing their environmental impact. A green burial service may be right for your loved one if they were an avid nature lover, worked in an environmental science field, or were passionate about living an eco-friendly lifestyle.

To learn more about our green burial options, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

About Neptune Society Cremation Services

The Neptune Society is one of the biggest providers of cremation services. This website provides a considerable amount of information on the topic.

NOTE: This is simply a reference to useful information regarding cremation services. It should not necessarily be considered an endorsement of their services.

Afterall - A collective of more than 100+ death care companies.

A collaboration of more than 1,700 death care professionals.
Your partner through the end-of-life experience.

We’re here when you need us,
We’re here however you want us:
At a time of uncertainty, care and credibility.
At a time of grief, comfort and confidence.
At a time when you might not know what step to take next,
we help you put one foot in front of the other,
by providing compassionate guidance and clearly communicating your options.

While Afterall is here for you through a death,
We are focused on honoring life,
The one that has ended
And all of those that continue on.

Afterall provides an extensive repository of very useful end-of-life information and if you need it, a list of professionals who can provide services. Check their website. It is an excellent resource for recommendations on cremation, burial services, memorial services, etc.

What to do When a Loved One Dies

AARP provides a checklist of the tasks that must be considered and completed when a loved one dies.