Archive for April 2011
Cremation in Dallas
April 30th, 2011
LocalCremation.com is the best source of information in Dallas on cremation. We provide simple, dignified and affordable cremation services. From simple cremation to customized memorial services, we are here to help you in this most difficult time in your life or the life of a loved one.
Simple because cremation is the simplest form a funeral service.
Dignified because from the time we receive your loved one, we treat them with dignity and respect. We are here to help you and do our best to make this difficult time as easy as we can.
Affordable because cremation is one of the least cost funeral alternatives. The cost is the same whether you choose to come to our office to make arrangements, choose to make them on line or have one of our memorial professionals meet you in the comfort of your home.
For more information, please visit www.localcremation.com or call 214-343-4040.
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Authority to Cremate
April 22nd, 2011
Having the authority to cremate the body of a deceased person is provided for by law. There are specific rules and regulations to follow to ensure the rights of the deceased and their next of kin.
There is a form provided by cremation professionals that is called the Authorizing Agent(s) Priority Signature List. Here is an edited version provided as information as to who has authority to cremate. A complete version of this form is available from LocalCremation.com.
- First Priority. All persons designated in a written instrument signed by the decedent. This written instrument, known as the appointment of agent to control disposition of remains can be found in the Texas Health and Safety Code Title 8. A copy of the written instrument must be attached to the authorization for cremation and disposition.
- Second Priority. The decedent’s surviving spouse.
- Third Priority. All of the decedent’s surviving children.
- Fourth Priority. All of the decedent’s surviving parent(s).
- Fifth Priority. All fo the decedent’s surviving adult siblings.
- Sixth Priority. All adult persons in the next degree of kinship in the order named by law to inherit the estate of the decedent.
Should you have any questions about this authority, please call us at 214-343-4040.
New Crematory
April 15th, 2011
We are proud to announce the opening of our newly completed cremation center that houses our second state-of-the-art crematory retort. This new machine adds additional identification procedures requiring our certified crematory operators to scan bar codes before the machine can be operated. Bar codes are assigned to a family’s loved one’s cremation permits and paperwork, then a second scan verifies the bar code assigned when the body is brought to our facility.
Our cremation center also allows for a family to comfortably witness the start of the cremation process in our witnessing room. If for personal or religious reasons a family wishes to start the cremation process they may do so by operating these controls on the interior of the witnessing room.
At Local Cremation our goal is to offer complete cremation service by owning our crematory and personally coming to the home, hospital or nursing home. We keep our expenses low so we can pass on savings to families, while bringing comfort and reassurance to them. For more information please visit www.localcremation.com or call Wendell Cox at 214-343-4040.
We Can Help with the Details
April 13th, 2011
At Local Cremation, we want to help you through one of the most difficult times in your life. This summary of our phone conversation will help you keep details and facts straight, as you make decisions over the course of this challenging time.
Local Cremation is able to provide a high level of personal and quality service to the families we care for because:
- We own and operate a state-of-the-art crematory.
- We personally come to the home, hospital or nursing home and bring your loved one into our care, rather than use a third party mortuary service.
- You can make cremation arrangements in our office, over the internet, or with one of our cremation specialists in your home.
- We can help you put together all the components for a family-led memorial service by providing items like a personalized register book, photo service folders, custom thank you cards, urn, and memorial jewelry.
- We can help you prepare the obituary and picture to place on our website and in any local or out of town newspapers.
- At the time of the arrangement conference, we can provide you with a helpful list of necessary legal and financial transactions that need to be taken care of after a death. The list includes information about social security and veterans benefits, along with local registrar office phone numbers and addresses.
- We can file and obtain certified copies of the Death Certificates. The first copy is $21, and $4 for each additional copy.
- We can provide you with aftercare resources to help you in your grief journey.
At LocalCremation.com we are here to help. We want to be the one you turn to when you need help the most.
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When and How are My Loved One’s Ashes Returned to Me?
April 5th, 2011
One of the important questions to ask a cremation provider is:
“When and how are my loved one’s ashes returned to me?”
Soon after cremation, your loved one’s ashes are returned to you. Most providers offer many styles of urns, scattering urns and shipping containers. They will seal the cremated remains into the container of your choice while you wait. They can also mail the container to you or deliver it to you by appointment. Cremated remains are generallya vailable 12 hours after teh cremation takes place, but can be expedited for same day pick up, too.
LocalCremation.com provides simple, dignified, affordable cremation services. We offer everything from simple cremation to customized memorial services. Whether you choose to make arrangements online, in our offices or in the comfort of your home, the price is the same.
For more information please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section at www.localcremation.com.
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Is Embalming Required?
April 1st, 2011
One of the key questions to ask your funeral director or cremation services provider is:
“Is embalming required?”
Embalming is not required by law. Most crematories require embalming only if there is going to be a public viewing. If there are family members, friends or loved ones who did not get a chance to say goodbye, most service providers can schedule a time for a small, private viewing prior to cremation without embalming.
LocalCremation.com provides simple, affordable and dignified cremation services. From simple cremation to customized memorial services, we would be honored to help you at this time in your life. Our price is the same whether you make the arrangements online, in our offices or in the comfort of your home.
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions section at www.localcremation.com or call us at 214-343-4040.
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