Cremation Services

PLEASE CALL (570) 889-3804 FOR CREMATION PRICING

An alternative to earth burial, cremation is quickly rising is popularity.

In order for a cremation to take place, the funeral director must obtain the following documents in the state of Pennsylvania : a signed death certificate, a state issued cremation permit, an authorized permit from the county coroner where the death occurred and finally, an authorization from the next of kin. Additionally, the state law states that  a cremation can not take place for a period of 24 hours after the death occurs.

The cremation process begins when the deceased is placed in a temporary container, typically a carboard box, and then introduced into the cremation chamber. The temperature is raised to approximately 1800 degrees Fahrenheit. After approximately, three hours, all organic matter is consumed by heat or evaporation. The residue which is left is bone fragments. These fragments are then removed from the cremation chamber. Any metal remaining, such as joint replacements, pins or plates are removed and disposed of. The cremated remains are then processed mechanically into fine particles called cremains and are placed in an urn purchased by the family, or into another temporary container, once again a cardboard box.

Once the funeral home is contacted, the funeral director removes the body from the place of death, acquires the necessary documentation required to proceed with the cremation, completes the cremation process and returns the ashes to the family in a temporary container or a selected urn.

If you would like to arrange a DIRECT CREMATION on-line without visiting our funeral home, please contact us at (570)-889-3804 for instructions on how to submit necessary information and how to electronically sign the required forms.  A discount is available for selecting this service.  Please call for more information.

Same as the direct cremation, but after the cremation process is completed, a memorial service is held at the funeral home, church, graveside or place of one's choice with the ashes presented in a selected urn. The funeral home staff is in attendance for the service.

The most common type of cremation service, the body is prepared as for a traditional funeral, and placed in either a special cremation casket provided by the funeral home and then a viewing, for the immediate family or the public is held. A Funeral Service follows the viewing, then the body is cremated. Following the cremation process, the cremains are interred in a cemetery of one's choice, or returned to the family.