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Cremation Services
If you are considering cremation, it is important to know several different options are available which often help bridge the gap between long held traditions and current ideology.
Everything can be completed online from the comfort of your home or a Family Counselor can walk you through your options. Based on the services chosen, our staff will take care of all paperwork, preparations, and a variety of other tasks.
Prices are subject to change. These prices do not include sales tax or cash advances. This is just a few of the services that we are proud to provide. Please feel free to call us for a complete General Price List that will include all services offered.
Some things to know and consider with cremation
The State of NC requires a minimum of 24 hours from time of death*, a death certificate signed by an authorized medical professional (and possibly authorization of a Medical Examiner), and Cremation Authorization forms completed by the legal next of kin before cremation can take place. *24hr waiting period may be waived in certain rare situations by appropriate authorities.
The legal next of kin must complete the cremation authorization forms. We understand that each family is different and special circumstances may apply; however, we must do everything we can to locate the legal next of kin to proceed with cremation.
For example:
- You are separated but not divorced from your spouse, even if it’s been many years, the spouse is still your legal next of kin. (See POA/HCPOA information below)
- If the next of kin are three adult children, and two are estranged from the family, we must attempt to locate them before proceeding with cremation. (See POA/HCPOA information below)
Families are sometimes complicated which can add more stress, confusion or embarrassment during this difficult time. We pride ourselves on being respectful, non-judgmental, and keeping all information you share with us private.
Cremation may be put on hold for 10 days while attempting to locate the legal next of kin.
A $100.00 per day “Sheltering of Remains” fee may apply while we await legal authorization to cremate.
Power of Attorney [POA] and/or Health Care Power of Attorney [HCPOA]. For cremation/funeral arrangement purposes, the POA or HCPOA must contain a clause allowing the POA to make decisions/arrange for “Final Disposition”. If you have a POA and/or a HCPOA be sure to look over it to confirm this clause is included. It is very common for people to assume their POA/HCPOA covers funeral arrangements, but unfortunately, many times they don’t.
Cremation Authorization forms can be completed by a person who has chosen cremation for themselves prior to their death. We also offer electronic signature for your convenience.