Cremation Memorial

A memorial cremation is a ceremony that is akin to a traditional funeral but designed specifically for a service in which the departed is inurned. Cremation memorial services have become a very common practice, and there are specific details to consider when planning a cremation memorial.

Cremation memorial services

The plan for a cremation memorial service is similar to a traditional memorial service. There can be an opening greeting, a prayer, a eulogy, the sharing of memories by friends or family, and appropriate music. Sometimes a guest will read Psalm 23 in order to reflect on the idea that God's oversight follows a person through the course of life. The order of service is largely at the discretion of the family of the departed. However, in a cremation memorial, the room is situated slightly differently than it would be if there were a casket. Often the urn is displayed on a table that is centered at the front of the room. The family often places a larger, framed picture of the departed next to the urn. They can be surrounded with a spray of flowers. Again, the details of a cremation memorial are largely at the preference of the family. If the deceased was in the military, the urn might have a display of medals or a uniform placed in front of it.

Graveside Cemeteries have the means to accommodate a cremation memorial service. There are headstones fitted with a space for an urn so that the departed can be buried in a traditional grave plot. At the graveside, it is customary for family and friends to gather for a prayer and a Scripture reading. If the graveside gathering is in addition to a service in a chapel or mortuary, the graveside service is usually more brief. An employee of the cemetery can help the family place the urn appropriately. Afterwards they often spread flowers on the site. Cremation ceremonies do not require music at the graveside, though the family may choose to play music.

The Memorial cremation is a very common practice today that allows families to celebrate a loved one's life in a way that closely resembles a traditional funeral while accommodating this specific need.

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