Understanding Your Cremation Options

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When you choose cremation, that doesn’t mean giving up the meaningful traditions and personal touches that helps your family honor someone they love. 

But with several decisions to consider, from selecting a casket for a service to choosing an urn or keepsake, it can be difficult to know where to start. And finding clear information about all the options available isn’t always easy.

That’s where the Remembrance Store™ can help. 

By understanding what’s available, you can feel more confident exploring your choices and creating a tribute that reflects your loved one’s life and the way you want to remember them.

Keep reading for a deeper dive on all your options, as well as direct links to the types of products you can purchase right here on the Remembrance Store™. 

Explore the Choices Available to Your Family

There are several ways to honor someone before and after cremation. As you consider what’s right for your family, here are some of the options you may want to explore.

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Choice #1: Selecting a Casket if Planning a Service or Private Viewing

Even when choosing cremation, you may want to hold a viewing, traditional funeral service or private farewell before cremation takes place. 

Depending on your preferences, options may include a rental casket or a cremation casket selected for the service or viewing.

A licensed funeral director can help you understand the options available and determine what may be right for your family’s plans.

Choice #2: Finding the Right Urn to Honor Their Memory

An urn provides a meaningful way to honor and remember someone after cremation. Whether you plan to display it at home, place it in a columbarium niche or arrange for burial, there are many styles, materials and designs to consider.

Below, you can explore all urn options, as well as a few of our most popular collections to find one that feels right for your loved one and your family.

Choice #3: Creating Lasting Memories With Keepsakes


Keepsakes offer a smaller, personal way to remember someone special. Some are designed to hold a portion of a loved one’s cremated remains, making it possible for several family members to have something meaningful to keep close. 

Others serve as personal reminders of the person and memories you cherish.

Explore a selection of keepsakes below that offer a special way to share and celebrate their memory.

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Choice #4: Keeping Them Close With Memorial Jewelry

Memorial jewelry offers another personal way to carry a loved one’s memory with you. From pendants designed to hold a small portion of cremated remains to other meaningful memorial pieces, these options can help you feel connected wherever life takes you.

Explore our memorial jewelry options below and find a meaningful piece to keep them close.

 Find What Feels Right for Your Family 

There is no single right way to honor someone you love. Whether you’re planning a service, selecting an urn or finding a personal keepsake, the choices available give you different ways to create a tribute that feels meaningful to your family.

You don’t have to navigate every decision on your own, either. A licensed funeral director can help answer your questions about cremation services and guide you through the options available.

For more guidance and inspiration, browse the Remembrance Store™ and discover meaningful ways to honor the life of someone you love.

If you're ready to keep learning, we've also included a few more educational resources below that will help you dive deeper into other topics. 

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