You and your family have decided on cremation.  Now you need to choose the type of cremation service you want.  This booklet is designed to present and explain your options so you can make choices that are right for your family.  All of Trimble’s Cremation Services include our exclusive Worry-Free Cremation Care at no additional cost. 

 

Things to Consider

Cremation Choices

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The Viewing of the Body

Families may choose to have a ceremony with the body of the deceased present and viewed followed by cremation, or to have cremation performed first with the ceremony following. Note that if a responsible family member is not present when one of our licensed funeral directors assumes custody of the deceased at the place of death, and if a service without viewing is selected, we require a personal identification in our Care Facility prior to cremation, at an additional charge of $100.

The Celebration of Life Ceremony

Choices for the Celebration of Life Ceremony include a Funeral Service with the body present, or a Memorial Service,  without the body present.

The Visitation or Gathering

Choices for the Visitation or Gathering include a Visitation which  is a time for family and friends to gather with the body present, or a Gathering which typically is held without the body present. A Public Visitation or Gathering of family and friends can be held the day before the ceremony, the day of the ceremony, or in place of the ceremony, while a Private Visitation or Gathering includes only the family and those they invite.

Witnessing the Cremation  and Pre-Cremation Inspection

If you wish, up to four adult family members may accompany us to the crematory for a pre-cremation inspection.  You will have the opportunity to see that the cremation chamber is clean and empty and, if desired, to witness the cremation casket or container enter the cremation chamber.  The option to witness the cremation is available with all Cremation Services and Plans for an additional charge of $400, and includes transportation in procession to the crematory.