Cremation of Southern Maine is an affordable, respectful cremation company in Biddeford, ME. With very long years of experience, it has been providing high-quality cremation services. We are making the process as easy and painless as possible. We offer affordable rates for any budget, no matter what your needs are. You can make arrangements in 15-30 minutes. You don't need to visit a funeral home. Our staff are friendly and knowledgeable. We can help you with anything from planning your event to providing family support during the funeral.
We take care of the remains of the people you love. We give free consultations so that you know what to expect before we start our work. If there are any questions or concerns, call us today at
207-907-7318.
Many questions seem to come up regularly when discussing cremation services. Here is a list of many. Please know that the compassionate experts will gladly answer any questions you have at Cremation of Southern Maine.
1. Why would I want to work with a direct cremation provider?
When you explore
cremations options in Biddeford, ME, you might find that a direct cremation is most appealing to you. This style of cremation service allows for a respectful and complete process to care for the remains of your deceased loved one. However, it does not offer any extended services that would honor your loved one or allow for a gathering to say goodbye with this procedure.
People choose direct cremation when the cost is an issue as it provides a very affordable means of body disposition. However, there are also instances when a gathering or service is not something that can be held soon. This necessitates that the body is cared for now via cremation (or burial), with the honoring service being held later.
2. How does Cremation of Southern Maine assure the secure identity of my loved one?
A major way that Cremation of Southern Maine differs from surrounding cremation establishments has to do with our highly meticulous admitting and security protocols when we take in the deceased. For example, we never bring in multiple bodies at the same time. Each body is stored respectfully, in its own space. We never stack or crowd these remains. Our many protocols assure that we will never lose track of your loved one in the process of cremation. We’ve never had a mix-up, and we never will.
3. Are cremations ever performed for more than one person in the same chamber at one time?
No. This is completely against the law. Cremations are only performed one at a time. As stated above, the systems in place at Cremation of Southern Maine are designed to prevent human errors and mix-ups.
4. Can I have other honoring ceremonies if I have a cremation performed for my loved one?
Our sister company, Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Homes is more than happy to provide you with a complete cremation package if you wish to go that route. When possible, this is a beautiful way to support those who are grieving a significant loss.
5. What are some final resting place options for the ashes of my loved one?
One of the most attractive benefits of choosing cremation is the flexible solutions that are available for the final resting place of the ashen remains. There are many very unique ideas that people have used to complete this step. Here are some of the more common solutions:
- Contained in an Urn: Classic or custom-designed funerary urns are designed to hold the cremated ashes indefinitely. However, some families with more than one household may desire to split the cremated remains between multiple urns.
- Buried: In the same way a casket is used to hold a body for interment, some urns are created specifically for burial. If you desire burial for your situation, you will need to purchase an urn plot in a cemetery or a niche space in a columbaria wall at a memorial park.
- Scattered: Cremated remains might also be scattered in nature, especially at a place set aside for this purpose or a beloved outdoor location. Permits and permissions should be obtained before this occurs if you do not own the property.
