CREMATION
An alternative to traditional burial
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Amis Memorial Chapel will assist you and your family in planning and choosing the option that suits your family’s emotional and financial needs and wishes. A variety of meaningful services to honour your loved one is available. ▪Cremation is available with or without visitation or funeral service. ▪There are many cremation options available to you through Amis Memorial Chapel. ▪When making cremation arrangements, you have unlimited choices for memorialization. The most important thing is to create a farewell that is meaningful to the family. ▪There is no “standard” arrangement if cremation is chosen. Amis Memorial will assist you in developing a customized service or memorial. ▪Cremated remains may be inurned, buried, or scattered. WHY CREMATION? Cremation is more economical. Direct cremation (no embalming) is the least expensive option. Cremation can be arranged by Amis Memorial, who will also assist in memorializing a special life, meeting needs, budgeting, and planning ahead to leave a lasting legacy. Reasons why cremation is chosen · Cremation has become more acceptable · There is greater flexibility in cremation memorialization services · Religious acceptance of cremation has increased · Cremation is more affordable · Cremation saves space · Cremation is easier to plan CREMATION PENDANTS Amis Memorial has cremation pendants which are specially designed jewelry with a tiny hollowed out area where a small amount of cremated remains can be added. Birthstone pendants are available and others may be ordered. Amis Memorial has birthstone necklaces for sale to place ashes in. URNS FOR CREMATED REMAINS Different types of urns, including elegant urns suitable for display, special containers designed to fit into columbarium niches, urns suitable for traditional burial, carefully made urns that aid in the scattering process, urns with unique colors, and eco-friendly biodegradable urns are available. Urns may be elaborate or simple keepsake vessels and special ordered from Amis Memorial Chapel. We also have Bermuda cedar urns for cremated remains |