Cremations and Preplanning 

Death is hard enough without having to plan for a cremation in Levittown, PA. While its never fun to think about your own passing, preplanning for your cremation can not only make sure your wishes are followed but can also relieve your family and loved ones of the stress of dealing with the details after you’re gone.   

Preplanning a cremation is a lot easier than you might think, and can be broken down into a few simple steps. The first step is to decide where you want to be cremated. Look into funeral homes and crematories in the area, making sure to investigate pricing and services offered. Once you decide on a location, you then have to consider what kind of cremation you want. Options include:  

• Traditional setting with a funeral service before the cremation, generally with the casket present  
• Memorial service after the cremation, typically similar in structure to a funeral but the urn or a photo takes place of the casket 
• Internment ceremony in which the ashes are interred or scattered after the cremation 

Next, think about the smaller details from what kind of urn you want, where you want to be buried or scattered, or if you want to go in a different direction all together. There are many options for the ashes after cremation such as:  

• Internment at a cemetery or family plot  
• Scattering in a special place, over water, or even in the air. There are ash scattering restrictions that vary by state and county 
• Kept in an urn by family or friends 

It’s important to remember that the preplanning process isn’t something you should do on your own. Communicate with your family, friends and other loved ones, as the more everyone knows about the process, the easier it will be. In fact, your loved ones can also help you make some difficult decisions such as where the cremation will be and what kind of memorial. In talking about these decisions with loved ones, be sure to document what you decide, either in your will or with the crematorium or funeral home you have selected. This is very important to make sure your exact wishes are followed after you’re gone, as confusion or mistakes are fairly common in times of grief.   

The final step is to think about how you will pay for your cremation. Take care to contact your life insurance company. Even though they won’t begin funding before death, it’s a good idea to make sure they understand your plans. Explain your insurance coverage to your family so they understand how your insurance will cover the services. If you are planning on providing the funding yourself, make a specific plan and put it in place. Make sure everyone involved understands who is covering what and what kind of budget you have.   

Do you need help arranging cremation services in Levittown, PA? Contact J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel by visiting 41 W Trenton Ave Morrisville, PA 19067, or calling (215) 295-7725.