Cremation services have become more and more popular in recent years. With the possibility of fewer expenses, combined with the freedom to plan according to your wishes, it’s not hard to see why. If you are in need of cremation services near Eutawville, SC, it’s wise to sit down and find out what all your options are. These are a few examples of common available plans that you’ll find at most funeral homes. 

Direct Cremation. This is the most basic plan, and the most inexpensive as well. It is essentially what it sounds like: cremation services without any type of funeral or memorial services before or after, and without any preparation of the body. It generally comes with a temporary urn, and the transportation of the deceased to the funeral home. Many people will purchase a permanent urn, and often families will host their own memorial service in some form independent from the funeral home. 

Direct Cremation with Memorial Service. This will include everything mentioned above after Direct Cremation, but it also includes the use of the funeral home and staff for a memorial service before or afterwards. 

Visitation & Service Followed by Cremation. This option allows for a visitation or viewing followed by a funeral service. It includes embalming, dressing, and casketing. You may purchase or rent a casket for this purpose. If the funeral service will take place elsewhere, a hearse will be provided. There are generally two options: visitation and service on the same day as cremation, or a longer visitation one day followed by the service and cremation the next. Either way, your loved one will have a visitation followed by a full memorial or funeral service. Then, cremation will follow. Having a viewing and memorial service is an important step in the grieving process, and it allows family and friends to say their goodbyes. It also provides a place for everyone to reminisce and share fond memories of the departed. Gathering together during a time of need can be healing for all involved. 

Veteran’s Cremation. Veteran services are generally offered at a steep discount. This is a small way of saying thank you for the time and service that they have provided in serving our country. Depending on their wishes, it may include burial at a national cemetery, presentation of the American flag, Presidential memorial certificate, a special urn, as well as all other necessary services. If your loved one was a veteran, be sure to ask about what types of veteran services are available. 

At Avinger Funeral Home, we offer all these cremation services near Eutawville, SC. Our pricing is straightforward, and our options encompass every possible need. It’s possible and recommended to make pre-arrangements, but we can gladly help you in a time of immediate need as well. We know that things can happen unexpectedly, and we will be here for you in any case. You can meet with us in person or make pre-arrangements on our website. Please give us a call, anytime, and let us help you during your time of need.