Cremation Options

Our Beacon Cremation Options


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Beacon's Affordable Option

Saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy, and when it comes to planning their final arrangements, it can be overwhelming to find the right option for you and your family. If you're considering cremation near me, you want to ensure that you find affordable and compassionate options that fit your needs.


At Riverview Funeral Home by Halvey in Beacon, NY, we understand that this is a difficult time, and our team is here to provide you with the support and guidance you need to make the best decision for you and your loved one. With our personalized and affordable cremation services, we're here to make this process as easy as possible for you.

Compassionate Cremation Experts

We take pride in providing the families of Beacon and surrounding communities with affordable cremation services. We are caring cremation experts who promise each family we serve the highest level of:

Courteous, professional service.

Our dedicated staff will take care of all details, including prompt filing of required permits and notifications. Accurate completion of these essential documents not only ensures their acceptance by local or state agencies; it guarantees your loved one's cremation will not be delayed.

Safekeeping and prompt return of cremated remains.

We know it's important for the families we serve to know their loved one will be coming home as soon as possible. That's why we promise to notify you as soon as their ashes become available, and safeguard their urn until the time you are ready to receive them.

Respectful care of the deceased and timely completion of cremation process.

Your loved one will be attended to by certified crematory operators; each of whom has been trained to provide both compassionate care for the deceased, and conscientious attention to detail throughout the entire cremation process.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of the deceased.

There are many advantages to taking some time to remember the life lived, share stories and laugh about all of the memories. Our team can help you plan a fitting memorial service with or without the cremation urn present, at our facility or in a place of your choosing.

Cremation in Beacon, as well as across the entire country, has rapidly grown in popularity over the last decade. Therefore, to keep up with this demand we have perfected our cremation process and have made our cremation services a staple part of our funeral home. Our cremation services mainly differ in terms of the type of ceremony you would like with the actual cremation. We have highlighted some of our most popular cremation options.

We offer three cremation options; each can be modified to meet your needs:

Traditional cremation services.

These are much like a traditional funeral. The body of the deceased, placed in a specially-selected cremation casket or a rental casket, is the focal point of the service. A visitation can take place prior to the funeral service and the cycle is completed with the cremation rather than a traditional burial. Once the cremation has occurred, the cremated remains are returned to your family. You can then decide to scatter, bury, or retain the cremated remains in an urn.

Memorial gathering after the cremation has taken place.

This can occur at any time after the cremation process. The urn is usually on display at the service, which can take place in any setting preferred by the family. This cremation service includes all the aspects of a direct cremation option plus your choice of a memorial service or celebration of life.

Direct cremation.

This simple cremation option involves completion of all required paperwork and the transportation of the deceased from the hospital, home, nursing facility, or coroner's office to the crematory. This is our simplest and most direct cremation option available. It does not involve any type of ceremony.

What is Required to Arrange for Cremation?


Once the cremation-over-burial decision has been made, all that's required is authorization. This is provided by the person who is the legally identified or appointed next-of-kin. Once all authorization documents are signed, and service charges are paid; the body can be transported from the place of death to the crematory and the cremation process can take place. However, there are some additional things you may wish to consider, such as:

 

  • Is there a special set of clothes (such as a military uniform or favorite dress) your loved one would appreciate the thought of wearing? This will be a focus of the cremation arrangement conversation, and you will be advised by your funeral director as to your best options regarding jewelry or other valuable personal items.
  • Are there any keepsake items you'd like to include in their cremation casket? Perhaps there's a special memento, such as a treasured photograph or letter? We sometimes suggest family members write cards, notes or letters to their deceased loved one, and place them in the casket prior to the cremation.
  • Would you or other family members like to be present for–or participate to some degree in–your loved one's cremation? Because we know how healing it can be to take part in an act of "letting go", we welcome the opportunity to bring interested family or friends into the crematory. Please discuss your desire to participate with your funeral director.
  • What will you keep the cremated remains or ashes in after the cremation or the service? Many families are simply unaware that they can purchase a cremation urn to be placed in a special place such as the family home. We offer a large selection of urns that will help memorialize your loved one. Ask one of our caring funeral director's to see the wide variety of urns.

 

Your Trusted Beacon Cremation Provider

We've had years of experience serving many families and providing quality, yet affordable cremation services in Beacon NY, so we understand and respect your decisions. Not only that, we will take all the time you may need to make an informed decision. Call us today or email us through the Contact Us form.


We encourage you to contact us to discuss the cremation services we offer and to explore cremation costs. Whether you're looking for a cremation with memorial service or a more direct, simple cremation, we are here to help you make an informed decision.
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