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The practice of cremation dates back to ancient times. Today, it is more common in parts of Europe and Japan but is also becoming popular in the United States.

Cremation is a process by which the body is prepared for final disposition. Over a period of 2 to 3 hours, the body is transformed by intense heat into small skeletal fragments. The cremains do not look like fine ash as some people imagine.

The cremains (cremated remains) of an average adult will weigh 5 to 7 pounds and are usually placed in a small cardboard box by the crematory. The cremated remains are then returned to the family for final disposition.

Cremation is an option that we provide at Koller Funeral Home and Cremation Center Inc. The following provides some general information, and we invite you to contact us to discuss your specific questions.

Services or ceremonies may precede or follow the actual cremation. Prior to cremation, there may be a private or public viewing and/or funeral service with the casketed body present. This casket could be a rented unit which is designed for this purpose. If a service is held following cremation, an urn is often used and can then be taken to its final resting place.

Regardless of the order of events, it is for the benefit of the living that arrangements for a ceremony are made. Psychologists have found that denial is a natural part of the grief process. Viewing the body of the deceased can help to overcome grief by accepting the fact that a death has occurred. Funeral ceremonies also have value in offering family and friends the opportunity to honor their loved one. It is the final event in a person's life and offers loved ones a chance to say a last goodbye.

Usually the cremated remains are placed in a container called an urn. Sometimes the urn is kept at home. More often, it is placed in a columbarium niche or in a cemetery plot. In areas where it is permitted, cremated remains may be scattered over land or water. The decision of scattering should be carefully considered because, of course, the process is irreversible.

Costs will vary according to the type of services that are used. Factors affecting the cost could be: the type of ceremony/service, the cremation container, casket or rental casket, urn, burial site, etc.

Making any kind of funeral arrangements involves many choices and decisions. It is important to consider all options and take time to ask questions before making a final decision.

The staff at Koller Funeral Home and Cremation Center Inc. has the answers and is prepared to guide you through the many options to help you arrive at a solution that is right for your family and situation.

We invite you to call us to discuss your needs and/or questions or contact us online and we will respond as soon as possible.

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