What is a silent funeral?

A unattended direct cremation is a service whereby the body of the deceased is immediately cremated without a ceremony or memorial beforehand.

What are the three main types of funeral celebrations?

What is the most basic funeral you can have?

The Unattended Funeral takes care of the essential elements of a funeral; the cremation fees, doctor's fees (where applicable), care of your loved one and transportation to the crematorium are covered. An Unattended Funeral is different to a traditional ceremonial funeral.

What do you call a funeral with no body?

Yes, you can still call it a funeral, however most often a service without the body is called a memorial service.

Can you have a viewing without embalming?

Many funeral homes will not allow a public viewing unless embalming is performed. It is not a state or federal law that embalming be required. It is only a regulation by certain funeral homes. The regulation exists for many reasons including health safety, liability, and other undesired effects of decomposition.

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Why do they cover the legs in a casket?

They cover the legs in a casket because the deceased is not wearing shoes in many cases due to the difficulty of putting them on stiff feet. Also, funeral directors may recommend it to save money, for religious reasons, in the event of trauma, for easier transportation, or with tall bodies.

Do bodies sit up during cremation?

Does the body sit up during cremation? Yes, this can happen. Due to the heat and the muscle tissue, the body can move as the body is broken down, although this does happen inside the coffin, so it won't be visible.

What is a direct funeral?

Direct burial or cremation is when the deceased is taken straight to the crematorium or cemetery without a funeral ceremony.

Why are caskets only half open?

Viewing caskets are usually half open because of how they are constructed, according to the Ocean Grove Memorial Home. Most of today's caskets are made to be half open. They cannot lie fully open for viewing.

Can you be cremated without a coffin?

Water cremations are a new kind of cremation that use water, heat, and chemicals to break down human remains. Water cremations don't require a coffin. Their biggest benefit is that they're very environmentally friendly.

What type of funeral is cheapest?

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The least expensive burial option that most funeral homes offer is a direct burial. In this case, the body is interred soon after death without ceremony or embalming. Costs for a direct burial usually include the following: funeral home's services fee.

What is the lowest cost funeral?

Direct cremation is the least expensive way to bury your loves one. It is done respectfully, and gives your and your family time to find the most personal and affordable burial option.

What is a quiet cremation?

A Private Cremation is a short, basic funeral which allows 8 of the deceased's loved ones to attend a 10 minute service. A piece of music can be played in honour of the deceased and it gives mourners a chance of quiet reflection.

What is the best type of funeral?

Cremation can be a great option for those who wish to take part in a “scattering of ashes” service or keep their loved one in a ceremonial urn; it is also the most cost-effective funeral type.

What is the difference between a memorial and a funeral?

Unlike a traditional funeral, a memorial service is a ceremony that memorializes and honors the deceased after the body has been cremated or buried. A memorial service has the same meaning of any other type of funeral service; honor and pay tribute to the deceased.

What happens at a pure cremation?

We call it Pure Cremation. It all means the same thing. A direct cremation involves no funeral service. There is no viewing of the deceased or farewell ceremony conducted.

Why do undertakers sew mouths shut?

Koutandos said a body's nose and throat are packed with cotton wool to stop fluids from seeping out. Cotton may be used to make the mouth look more natural, if the deceased doesn't have teeth. Mouths are sewn shut from the inside. Eyes are dried and plastic is kept under the eyelids to maintain a natural shape.

What does a body look like after 1 year in a coffin?

If you were able to view a body after one year of burial, you may see as little as the skeleton laid to rest in the soil or as much as the body still recognizable with all the clothes intact.

Why do coffins go feet first?

It is important to remember that, when carrying a coffin or casket, the person inside is always carried feet first – the only exception is a vicar, who is carried head first to face their congregation. Coffins are carried feet first simply because of health and safety, rather than any kind of ceremonial tradition.

Do you have clothes on when you are cremated?

In most cases, people are cremated in either a sheet or the clothing they are wearing upon arrival to the crematory. However, most Direct Cremation providers give you and your family the option to fully dress your loved one prior to Direct Cremation.

Can you choose to not have a funeral?

It's perfectly acceptable to not have a funeral. There's no legal requirement for you to have one — it's up to you how you'd like to be memorialized.

Does the skull burst during cremation?

The skull does not burst during cremation. The skull will become fragile and crumble. This gives the illusion of bursting.

Which part of human body does not burn in fire?

Quite often the peripheral bones of the hands and feet will not be burned to such a high intensity as those at the centre of the body, where most fat is located.

Which part of the body does not burn during cremation?

People are often surprised by how much cremated remains they get back after a body has been cremated. All bones are left they do not evaporate. The bones are then reduced in size to a granular consistency.

What is removed from a body before cremation?

How is a body cremated? Before the cremation can take place, any metal parts attached to the coffin, like handles, are removed. The cremator is heated to a temperature between 800-1000 degrees. The coffin is then inserted into a cremation chamber – with the deceased placed feet-first.