3 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning a Cremation

Scott County Cremation • December 10, 2018

Are you in the process of planning final services for a deceased loved one? If so, you’ll have some serious decision to make so that things go smoothly. Here are some mistakes to avoid.

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One of the things that you'll notice when a family member dies is that you won't have as much time as you might perhaps want to plan the New Prague, MN cremation. First of all, death usually happens when it's least expected. And there's also the fact that you'll be dealing with a whole lot of raw emotions that may make it harder to focus. But you'll have to make the best of a less than ideal situation to plan the cremation. Since you'll want everything to flow nicely, here are 3 mistakes you’ll want to avoid when planning the cremation. 


1. Choosing the Wrong Service Provider 


Don't make the mistake in believing that one death care services provider is as good as any other death care services provider. The truth is that some are better than others, so it makes sense to spend some time looking for the right business. Ask your friends and co-workers for recommendations, check out customer reviews both on the websites of funeral homes and on other websites, and call service providers to ask questions. You’ll basically want to do a bit of digging to find a service provider that you can work with comfortably. 


2. Lack of Prior Planning 


If you have decision-making authority for the final services of a loved one, then you won't necessarily run into any obstacles since what you say goes. But if you have to team up with other family members to arrange the body disposition, things can get pretty testy very quickly if there's a lack of consensus. That's why it's best for people to let their families know what they want their final services to look like. That way, the only concern will be following the wishes of the deceased when the time comes. So you might want to discuss with your family the importance of preplanning their cremation. It'll certainly make things easier when the time comes for your family to come together to give a deceased loved on a great final send-off. 


3. Selecting the Day 


Selecting the day for the final services can sometimes be a bit of a sensitive area, but you have to prioritize. While in a perfect world you'd be able to accommodate everyone, the reality is that you won't be able to do so. Factors such as geography, time zones, family commitments, work commitments and other things will make it impossible to accommodate everyone. Your first order of business is to choose a day and time that is most fitting for your immediate family. It should be more manageable if you look at it from that perspective. 


When the occasion calls for a cremation in New Prague, MN, the only name you need to know is Scott County Cremation at 833 Marschall Rd Shakopee, MN 55379. We specialize in assisting grieving families to organize cremation for their deceased loved ones. For a free, no-obligation consultation, give us at call at (952) 402-9000. We offer professional and compassionate services, and we’ll treat you the way we’d want to be treated in similar circumstances. So don’t hesitate to reach out when you need help planning a cremation.

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