Cremation: Keep it Simple or Go All Out

When it comes to planning a cremation with a Burnsville, MN funeral home residents, you can either go simple or do something extra special for maximum effect. You’ll be able to plan a fitting and honorable body disposition either way – and that’s what’s most important. If you’d like to learn more about the range of cremation services available, read on. Hint: there’s a death care services provider nearby that offers the following cremation services options. 

Basic Cremation 

As the title suggests, basic cremation is a no frills body disposition. It includes everything legally required for a direct cremation. This includes, among other things, the basic services of licensed professionals, the transfer of remains to the crematory, the coroner cremation approval fees, the processing of all necessary authorization, the cremation fee, and a basic cardboard cremation container. 

Simple Goodbye Cremation 

Do you want a simple cremation...with a little bit extra? An option like a simple goodbye cremation will be just the option for you. In addition to including everything legally required for a cremation, a simple goodbye cremation will include other options that include, among other things, a priority cremation, a $100 urn credit, the submission of an obituary to one local newspaper, the placement of an obituary on the funeral home's website, the maintenance of condolences on the website, and more. 

Celebration of Life Cremation 

With this option, you and yours will be able to celebrate the life of your deceased relative. This option includes the basic services of licensed professional staff, the transfer of the remains to the crematory, the processing all necessary authorizations, the use of refrigeration, the cremation fee, a priority and expedited cremation, an upgraded cremation container, a $100 urn credit, a certified death certificate, a digital fingerprint scan, the submission of obituary to an unlimited number of local papers, and more. 

Veteran Services 

This is the sort of package designed for veterans who desire a simple cremation while also desiring to take advantage of the benefits they are entitled to as veterans. In addition to including everything legally required for a cremation, this package includes a scheduling committal service in a veteran's cemetery, the coordinating of military honours including flag folding detail and taps conducted by military personnel at a veteran's cemetery, and the obtaining of a United States flag. 

In case you haven’t guessed it yet, the local funeral home that offers the four cremation options mentioned above is none other than Scott County Cremation. We’re the premier Burnsville, MN funeral home, and so you can count on us to help you plan a cremation for your loved one. 

While we’ve been around since 2016, our sister company has been a well-respected business in the community since the 1960's. For the help you need, call or visit us. We’re an affordable alternative for the families of Scott County and the entire Minneapolis & St. Paul metro area who are looking for a simple cremation without all of the frills local funeral homes offer.