Cremation
Matthews Funeral Home has Edmond’s only cremation facility. We made the decision years ago to add this service because of requests from you, our client. We can now take care of your loved one throughout the entire funeral process.
Many people are choosing cremation as their choice for the final disposition for themselves or their loved one. There are some facts you need to know so you can make an informed decision about cremation.
A person does not have to be embalmed if cremation is your choice unless you select a service that would require it and those are explained below. The funeral home that you select legally must have refrigeration facilities on site to be able to care for your loved one at their funeral home. Not all funeral homes have such facilities and therefore would take your loved one to another facility into someone else’s care, not theirs.
We have such facilities and your loved one will be in our care at our facilities at all times. Also, not all funeral homes have cremation facilities and would also use another company at another location to perform the cremation. We again have those facilities. We are the only Edmond funeral home that has the required by law facilities to do so. Below you will find an explanation of what cremation is as well as some options for the types of services you can choose.
Can We Answer Any Questions You May Have About Cremation?
Our staff of funeral directors and embalmers are ready to speak with you and help you understand cremation and the options you have when making decisions for you and your loved ones. Call us at 405-341-2787 or email us at staff@matthewsfuneralhome.com.
What Is Cremation?
Cremation is the process of reducing the body to very tiny fragments of bone (not ashes as you probably thought) through intense heat and pulverization of the remaining bones that are left after the cremation process.
The cremains are placed in a temporary container for the family to choose the final disposition. Some families will bury the cremains and others will scatter them in a place that is important to them or the deceased. Many people will look at cremation as an alternative to ground burial.
They will still have a traditional funeral and instead of going to a cemetery the body is cremated. Some people feel it is ecologically better to cremate than bury a casket. Reasons for cremation vary widely, and cremation is your choice. Please explore all the options available to you and your family.
