People Have Their Reasons for

Not Choosing Cremation

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Cremation Options Tulsa OK:

is considered acompassionate

andrespectablemeans ofinternment

CREMATION

There are peoplewho do not choosecremation forthemselves or aloved one because

of one ofthese reasons:

Do not accept cremation as anappropriate method of internment:

* Orthodox Jew* Muslim

* Eastern Orthodox* and some fundamentalist

Christian faiths

1. RELIGIOUS BELIEFS

TheCatholic Churchfinds cremationacceptable

as long as it isnot chosenfor reasonscontrary toChristianteachings

Letting people understand itcan help them make the right decision.

2. UNINFORMED ABOUTTHE CREMATION PROCESS

a. The deceased is placed in a casket.

b. Then placed in a cremation chamber,or retort.

What happens in a crematory?

c. After cremation, any metal fragmentsfrom clothing or medical devices areremoved.

d. And the remains are processedfurther before being placed inside achosen urn.

Approximately 6inches square is thequantity of remains

of an adult.

The appearance ofthe ashes is similarto sand or crushed

shells.

It is important to talk about yourwishes regarding the placement ofremains to avoid uncertainty when a

decision must be made.

3. UNSURE WHAT IS BEST TO DOWITH CREMATED REMAINS

burial in a cemetery or cremation gardeninterned in a columbariumkept at home in remembrancescattered on private land

Options for families decidingwhat to do with ashes:

Fact:In many circumstances,

cremation is often aless-expensive choice.

4. CONCERN ABOUTADDITIONAL EXPENSES

use of a simpleor unfinished pine casketthe choice of urnthe resting place for the ashes

Various options to choose fromthat can further minimizecremation expenses:

It is financially beneficial to consider

MOORE FUNERAL HOMES,it provides cremation services in Tulsa OK.