Although cremation dates back to ancient times, it has only recently become a more common choice throughout the United States. People choose cremation for a variety of reasons. Some do so based on environmental considerations. Others have philosophical or religious reasons.
Many people believe that choosing cremation means limiting your options. Actually, there are a variety of options available with cremation. Most families hold services, which help the bereaved cope with the loss of a loved one. Many people find that opting for cremation gives them the opportunity to create and personalize the various service options for a more meaningful experience. We proudly serve the families of Belknap, Carroll, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, and Strafford county.
CREMATION OPTIONS
If you decide to have your loved one cremated or if it was the request of the individual, viewing is still an option when choosing this service. Often, families choose to have visitation with or without a church service prior to being cremated. Depending on the circumstance, embalming may still be necessary when selecting this service.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
A Memorial Service is a service without a visitation and the remains of your loved one are not present at the time of the service. At this service, you may choose to have the urn present. This ceremony can be held at the funeral home or a church.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
A graveside service is celebrated after your loved one is cremated. Family and friends gather at the grave site where a brief ceremony is held to honor the memory of the deceased.
DIRECT CREMATION
Direct Cremation is when cremation occurs shortly after death, without embalming. The cremated remains are placed in an urn or other container. No viewing or visitation is involved, however, families still have the option to hold a graveside or memorial service if the decide.
BURIAL OF CREMAINS
Burial is still an option if cremation is part of your funeral arrangements. Options are available. Ask your funeral arrangement specialist during conference.
Make Arrangements Online
To begin arrangements through our sister site 603Cremations.com, select one of the Cremation Packages below:
Complete Online Cremation
starting
at$1,350
Our charge for a Complete Online Cremation without any attendant rites or ceremonies includes:
- Transfer from place of death by our staff*
- *Additional S 100 fee may apply if a two person removal is necessary
- * Additional mileage fees will apply if 20+ miles @ $3.75/mile
- Care and temporary shelter of remains
- Online arrangements
- Necessary services of funeral director and staff
- Obituary template with editing
- Obituary listed on our website
- Filing death certificate
- Obtain Medical Examiner Permit
- Social Security
- Filing for VA benefits
- Alternative cremation container
- Crematory fee
- Medical Examiner fee
- Temporary cardboard container
- Cremated remains are picked up by family from funeral home
- Cash advance items additional
- Cremation packages need to be paid in full prior to services being rendered
Traditional
Cremation
starting
at$1,995
Our charge for a Traditional Cremation without any attendant rites or ceremonies includes everything in the Complete Online Cremation Package plus:
- In-funeral home consultation
- In residence consultation within 10 miles
- Rectangular Classic cultured marble urn
- One Certified Death Certificate
- Additional death certificates $10 each
- Optional Private Family Viewing at funeral home - available 30 minutes Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
- $275 additional fee
- Optional Family-Witnessed Cremation at crematorium available Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
- $400 additional fee
- Cremation packages need to be paid in full prior to services being rendered
Military & First Responder Cremation
starting
at$2,695
This package includes everything in the Complete Online Cremation and Traditional Cremation Packages plus:
- An urn with branch of service emblem (Military, Police, Fire, EMS, etc.)
- Transportation, equipment, and staff for graveside service at the NH State Veteran's Cemetery or another cemetery (within 25 miles)
- Coordinate paperwork for filing of VA Flag, Stone and Medallion, and other benefits and arrange military honors (flag-folding detail and Taps) conducted by military personnel
- Cremation packages need to be paid in full prior to services being rendered
In office arrangements $195
At residence arrangements (within 10 miles) $295
Remembrance
Service
starting
at$3,250
This package includes everything in the Complete Online Cremation and Traditional Cremation plus:
- Register Book
- 125 Prayer cards
- 25 Thank you cards
- Use of facilities and staff for a memorial service Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Cremation packages need to be paid in full prior to services being rendered
To Ship Out Cremains Add $200.
If you have any questions about preplanning, please call us, or E-mail Us Here
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