Cremation & Memorialization Services
Flexible, dignified cremation — with as much or as little ceremony as your family wants.
Cremation is now chosen by more than half of families in the United States, and for good reason: it offers flexibility in how, when and where you gather to remember. Whether you want a simple cremation or a full memorial gathering, our local teams help you shape a farewell that feels right.
Memorialization matters just as much as the cremation itself. Many families choose a permanent place to visit — a niche in a columbarium, a cremation garden, or a family plot — alongside personal keepsakes and urns that keep a loved one close.
Your options
Simple (direct) cremation
A straightforward cremation without a formal service — often the most affordable option.
Cremation with a memorial service
Cremation followed by a gathering to celebrate a life, on your timeline.
Cremation with a traditional funeral
A viewing or funeral service before cremation, for families who want both.
Urns & keepsakes
A range of urns, jewelry and keepsakes to hold or share cremated remains.
Permanent placement
Columbarium niches, cremation gardens and family plots for a place to visit.
Locations offering cremation services
Woodlawn Cemetery
Detroit, MI
Daytona Memorial Park
Daytona Beach, FL
Louisville Memorial Gardens East Cemetery and Funeral Home
Louisville, KY
Beth Israel & Woodbridge Cemetery and Memorial Gardens
Woodbridge, NJ
Herr Funeral Home
Collinsville, IL
Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens
Novi, MI
Frequently asked questions
How does cremation work?
Cremation reduces the body to ashes using high heat in a cremation chamber, typically over two to three hours. A unique identifier stays with the individual through the entire process. The remains are then processed and returned to the family in an urn or keepsake of your choosing.
What is direct cremation?
Direct (or simple) cremation is a cremation carried out soon after death without a viewing or formal service beforehand. Families often hold a memorial gathering later, at a time and place that suits them. It is usually the most affordable cremation option.
Can we still have a service if we choose cremation?
Yes. Cremation is compatible with a viewing, a full funeral, or a memorial service held days, weeks or months later. Many families appreciate the flexibility to gather when everyone can be present.
What can we do with the ashes?
Options include placement in a columbarium niche or cremation garden, burial in a family plot, keeping an urn at home, dividing remains among family in keepsakes, or scattering where permitted. Your local team can explain the rules that apply in your area.
Start planning at your nearest location
Every family and every story is different. Find your preferred location and a local team will help you take the next step — with no obligation.