Podcast: Water Burial Cremation Services

Water Burial Cremation Services

Many families are choosing cremation services in Broken Arrow, OK today for their loved ones or even for themselves as part of their pre-arrangements. The beauty of this disposition method is that it affords a lot of options that you wouldn’t have otherwise. You are able to skip the timeline demands and have services whenever you want after the cremation takes place. You can also have unique burials and resting places that you can’t have with a traditional funeral. If those things appeal to you, there’s nothing wrong with choosing cremation for a loved one or for yourself. One of the types of burial you might consider is a water burial or a ‘burial at sea.’ There are several ways to go about doing this type of burial.

If you are doing a true burial at sea, you would get a biodegradable urn that breaks down easily in the water. When you are ready, you would take your loved one’s remains to the body of water of your choice and release them into the water within the urn. They would float away, and you would watch. Perhaps you would spread some flower petals around the urn or do something else to decorate the water in a natural way. Usually, close family members join together for this type of intimate service. It is often held sometimes after a memorial service or perhaps it is the only service you want to have.

You could also consider simply scattering your loved one’s ashes into the water instead of placing an urn with the ashes in it into the water. When you scatter the ashes, you have the opportunity to say a few words, allow several people to take part in the scattering, and even keep some of the ashes for another location or for keepsake urns.

Some people feel that cremation is hard because there is no final resting place that you can visit. If you don’t bury your loved one in a traditional cemetery, that might be true, but when you scatter them into water or bury them at sea, you can always visit the spot where that ceremony took place. Plus, there’s nothing stopping you from erecting a memorial of some kind to the person, like a small bench with their name on it in a garden, a rock out front of your house, or something else that makes you think of them.

If you need help with cremation services in Broken Arrow, OK, the professionals at Schaudt’s Funeral Service & Cremation Care Centers are here for you. We can tell you more about water burials if you choose to go that route and help you get the proper permission if that is applicable to your situation. Call us at (918) 523-5757 and we’ll talk through the details and get to know your family so we can offer recommendations that might suit your needs. You can also visit us in person at 5757 S Memorial Dr Tulsa, OK 74145 and we’ll help you through this difficult time with compassion and support.

How to find the Funeral Home or Cremations Provider you Need

After a death in the family, it can fall to you to make funerary arrangements. No matter what you choose for your loved one, you will need a great funeral home or cremations provider helping you. Because there are so many different companies to choose from, you will need to take some time to learn about what to look for in the provider you need to choose. Here is what you should know when choosing a funeral home or cremations provider.  

You want to hire a company that has been in business for a long time. A company that has been working in the funerary industry for a substantial number of years will be ready to help you through everything you may encounter when making the funerary arrangements you want. You definitely cannot depend on amateurs and inexperienced providers for something as important as making these arrangements. Read up on the history of the company to know if they are people you can trust.  

Something else that you will want to make certain of is that the provider of cremations or funeral home you are considering can offer the services that you need. This is less of a concern if you want something like a traditional burial or a regular cremation, but if you want services that are a bit less common, like bio cremation, you will need to find a provider that can offer them. Ask for a service list to make certain of this.  

The rates that they require have to be standard. There are regulations in place that can keep a company for charging you exorbitant rates for funerary services, but you also want to keep in mind that companies that charge much less than average can be problematic. This can mean that the company is not using the best products or is cutting corners in the services they offer. You certainly do not want that when laying a loved one to rest.  

Before you make a decision, you will want to visit the location. Actually going to the facilities where the services will take place is a huge help. You will be seeing if the place is clean and if everything looks in order. You will also get a chance to speak with the person in charge to get a good sense of the quality of services you can expect.  

All of these tips can make it much easier for you to find the funeral home or cremations provider that you want to turn to after a death. It is very important to look for experienced people, standard rates, and the kind of services you need. To get started, reach out to a company like us at Schaudt's Funeral Service & Cremation Care Centers. We are here to help you through this difficult moment in your life. Stop by our locations at 5757 S Memorial Dr Tulsa, OK 74145, 220 S Alabama Ave Okmulgee, OK 74447, or 719 E 141st St Glenpool, OK 74033. You can also call us at (918) 523-5757, (918) 756-3300, or at (918) 291-1700.