When considering cremation on Maryland's Mid Shore, today's families are concerned with many complex issues: how cremation on the Mid Shore affects the environment (especially when compared to traditional burial), personal finances, and faith, being amongst the top three. If you, or a family member, are curious about cremation or wondering if cremation is the right option for your situation, we invite you to read the information in this section. And of course, if you have concerns or additional questions, we ask that you connect with us by calling (410) 822-3131. We will be pleased to take part in your cremation conversation and any questions you might have.
Cremation Services on the Mid shore
When looking for a Mid Shore Cremation Center in Maryland, Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home & Private Crematory can provide many options to honor your loved one. We own and operate our own private crematory and also serve families in the surrounding area, such as Easton & Oxford, MD. Our crematorium follows aCremation Identification Guarantee.
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Cremation Services
The Cremation Association of North America describes cremation as, "The mechanical and/or thermal or other dissolution process that reduces human remains to bone fragments". On our page, The Cremation Process, we offer a deeper look at the most common cremation process which uses extreme heat.
As we said earlier, people choose cremation over burial of casketed remains for any combination of reasons. Sometimes it's the simple fear of burial itself, which may stem directly from the Victorian phobia of being buried alive.
Read our Google & Facebook reviews and what families on the Eastern Shore are saying about our cremation services.
cremation options on the mid shore of maryland
We are caring cremation experts who promise each Mid Shore family we serve the highest level of:
Courteous, professional service. Our dedicated staff will take care of all details, including prompt filing of required permits and notifications. Accurate completion of these essential documents not only ensures their acceptance by local or state agencies but also guarantees your loved one's cremation will not be delayed.
Respectful care of the deceased and timely completion of the cremation process. Certified crematory operators will attend to your loved one; each of whom has been trained to provide both compassionate care for the deceased and conscientious attention to detail throughout the cremation process.
Safekeeping and prompt return of cremated remains. We know it's important for the families we serve to know their loved one will be coming home as soon as possible. That's why we promise to notify you as soon as their ashes become available, and safeguard their urn until the time you are ready to receive them.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of the deceased. There are many advantages to taking some time to remember the life lived, share stories, and laugh about all of the memories. Our team can help you plan a fitting memorial service with or without the cremation urn present, at our facility or in a place of your choosing.
We offer three cremation options; each can be modified to meet your needs:
Traditional cremation services. These are much like a traditional funeral. The body of the deceased, placed in a specially-selected cremation casket or a rental casket, is the focal point of the service. A visitation can take place prior to the funeral service and the cycle is completed with the cremation rather than a traditional burial. Once the cremation has occurred, the cremated remains are returned to your family. You can then decide to scatter, bury, or retain the cremated remains in an urn.
Memorial gathering after the cremation has taken place. This can occur at any time after the cremation process. The urn is usually on display at the service, which can take place in any setting preferred by the family.
Direct cremation. This involves completion of all required paperwork and the transportation of the deceased from the hospital, home, nursing facility, or coroner's office to the crematory.
