Cremation Service Planning Tips

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home Ltd. under cremation
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There’s nothing easy about planning cremation services in Charleston, IL, but as you begin to walk through the arrangements you have to make, there are things you can do to make the process even a little bit easier. If you have already decided to go with cremation, that’s one thing that makes everything easier to begin with. You don’t have to put pressure on yourself to follow a certain timeline for the memorial services. But knowing some other tips is a good way to get things in order in the simplest possible manner.

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Tip 1: Know Venue Options

If you have a particular venue in mind, or if you have no idea where to go for a memorial service, it’s good to know what options exist so you can make your choices from there. The funeral home is the first option and it’s very convenient. Funeral homes always have nice spaces that can fit a variety of people, depending on how many you want to invite. With cremation in play, it’s easy to choose another venue as well. You can have a service in a church, for example, in your family home, outside, or anywhere else. Just be sure you get the proper permissions if you are scattering the ashes as part of the service.

Tip 2: Know Your Budget Restraints

Cremation is less expensive than traditional burial so chances are, you will have more money to spend on the services after than you would have otherwise. But there are things you can do to honor your loved one at a price you can afford as well. Be conscious of the rates on everything along the way and follow the budget so you don’t end up getting in over your head.

Tip 3: Remember Your Loved One And Family

Of course, you will want to keep your loved one and what they would have wanted in mind at all times. You also need to think about your family and what’s best for them. If they live scattered about, for example, it might be best for them to wait a week or longer to have services so you can all gather together and honor your loved one at once. If you keep both of those factors in mind, you’ll come up with the best possible plans for everyone.

When you are working on cremation services in Charleston, IL for a loved one, the professionals at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home Ltd. are here to help. If you’d like more tips to consider while you plan, call us at (217) 234-8828. We can also answer basic questions over the phone or set up a time for you to come in and talk to our funeral director about specifics. We can also show you around our facilities, so you know what spaces are available. We’re located at 1200 Wabash Ave Mattoon, IL 61938 and no matter what, you’ll get our full support and compassion every step of the way. This is hard time and we’re here for you throughout it.

Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home Ltd.

Since 1985, Gregory and Sylvia Jerdan have operated the family business with a commitment to serve their community and surrounding area with dignity and respect. They plan to continue into the future as the "people you can rely on, both today and tomorrow".

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