When you need to say goodbye to a loved one, choosing cremation can be a more affordable and respectful option. At Cremation of Southern Maine in Kennebunk, ME we offer affordable and professional cremation services with transparent pricing that are perfect for your needs. We pride ourselves on our commitment to customer satisfaction, and we will work with you every step of the way to ensure that your loved one receives a dignified cremation. With our years of experience that has simple and straightforward packages, we offer unparalleled value for our services.
When a person dies, you can trust our company to make sure the cremation is done right. This way, you don't have to worry about anything and can focus on grieving. Call us today at
207-907-7318 for more information.
Typically, there are some questions that we often answer for families considering cremation. Here are just a few. These questions listed here refer to the process of direct cremation services as offered by Cremation of Southern Maine. Please reach out if you have other questions for us!
1. What are the benefits of working with a direct cremation provider?
There are various reasons people may choose to work with a direct cremation provider. One factor is that it costs far less than a full package of death care services. Generally, the more services you retain, the higher the total cost will be. So, this is a beautiful option to respectfully care for the body of your loved one without incurring excessive financial hardship.
Another reason is for simplification of the process. All arrangements at Cremation of Southern Maine are handled online in the comfort of your own home. If you need or want an in-person meeting, that can be worked out for an additional fee. Lastly, if there are reasons it won't work to have an in-person gathering, then public services don’t make sense. The time-sensitive needs of caring for the remains can be taken care of in direct cremation.
2. What steps are taken to identify and care for my loved one’s remains?
At Cremation of Southern Maine, our protocols to respectfully care for your loved one and ensure that their secure identity is never compromised is extremely important to us. We have never made a mistake in this department, and our process guarantees we never will. Each client that we pick up to bring into our care is brought directly to our facilities for our intake process. We never bring in more than one person at a time, even if it would be more convenient for us to do so.
During storage and waiting periods at the facility, each set of remains is stored in its own separate space, never stacked or overcrowded with other deceased bodies. It is important to us to respectfully honor and care for these final needs. As a family-owned business, we treat your loved ones the way we would want our own treated.
3. Are cremations in Kennebunk, ME, ever performed for multiple people in the chamber at once?
This does not happen. This would be a violation of ethics and legal parameters. Aso, only one person is cremated in one secured chamber at a time. The resulting bone fragments are only processed one at a time as well. So you can be sure that the remains you get back are truly just those of your loved one.
4. What are some ways to lay my loved one to rest?
Many people value cremation because there is a wider range of options when it comes to where to lay your loved one to rest. Without cremation, your choices are limited to burial and entombment options. However, even with cremation, burial or entombment is an excellent option. If you want that service, you will need to look for an establishment that offers urn plots or columbarium niches meant to house cremated remains above-ground.
Scattering the ashes is another solution that can be used to return your loved one to the earth. There are places set aside for this in some cemeteries (cremation gardens), or you can scatter them in nature with permissions. Funerary urns can be used to keep the cremains at home where you can feel close to your departed permanently.
A direct cremation shouldn’t mean sub-par service. However, if you are hiring for direct cremations in Kennebunk, ME, be sure you know who you are working with. The professionals at Cremation of Southern Maine are here to offer respectful service at a fraction of the cost of full funerary packages. See us at 172 State St, Portland, ME 04101, or call
(207) 907-7318 with questions.