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Frequently Asked Questions
1 - What is cremation? Cremation is not a type of funeral service, nor is it a type of disposition. Cremation is a PROCESS that prepares the remains for final disposition. When a body is cremated, it is exposed to intense heat and flame until bone fragments remain. These fragments are then mechanically processed until they have the consistency of course sand. Cremation time varies based on body weight and the type of alternative container that is being cremated. After cremation and mechanical processing, approximately 5-10 pounds of cremated remains ("ashes") is placed in either a temporary container or urn. 2 - What is direct cremation? Direct cremation includes the basic services of funeral director and staff, transferring the remains from the place of death, refrigeration of the body for the mandatory 48 hour waiting period, placement of the remains in an alternative container and the transportation of the remains (encased in the alternative container) to the crematory where the actual cremation takes place. There is no chemical preparation or viewing of the body, no casket is used, and there are no services prior to the cremation. 3 - How much is a direct cremation from All Faiths Cremation Society? Our basic direct cremation service totals $895.00. You must add the cost of death certificates and the Medical Examiner's cremation approval fee (both vary by Florida county) to the final total. Urns and custom printing services are extra. Please visit our Direct Cremation Package page for more information about our fees and the packages that we offer. 4 - What areas of Florida does All Faiths Cremation Society serve? All Faiths Cremation Society serves the entire state of Florida. Although our central administration office is located in The Villages, we have a large network of All Faiths Cremation Society affiliates and crematories strategically located throughout the state. Regardless of where death occurs in Florida, we can serve you quickly, easily and affordably. Not many firms can offer this level of extended, low cost direct cremation service. 5 - Can I arrange a traditional funeral that's followed by cremation with All Faiths Cremation Society? No. According to Florida State Statutes, direct disposers "may not sell, conduct, or arrange for burials, funeral services, memorial services, visitations or viewings; hold themselves out to the public as funeral directors; or use any name, title, or advertisement that may tend to connote that they are funeral directors. These prohibitions shall apply regardless of the fact that such individuals may be licensed as funeral directors." 6 - Is a casket required for direct cremation? No. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission requires that firms that offer cremation must make alternative containers available to the families they serve. Our alternative container is constructed of cardboard and it is both inexpensive and environmentally friendly. To download a copy of the FTC's free publication "Funerals: A Consumer Guide," click here. 7 - Is embalming required for direct cremation? Embalming is NOT required for direct cremation. Florida has a mandatory 48 hour waiting period before cremation can take place. All Faiths Cremation Society utilizes refrigeration (rather than chemicals) to preserve the remains until this period expires. Refrigeration and dignified shelter of the remains is included in our basic direct cremation fee. 8 - I live in Arizona and my mother just died in Tampa. Do I have to fly to Florida to make the necessary cremation arrangements? No you don't. All necessary arrangements can be made with a simple telephone call. The cremation authorizations and purchase agreement can be faxed or sent by express mail. You can can complete most of the arrangement online by visiting our Notify All Faiths Cremation Society of a Death page. The purpose of our web site is to make the direct cremation arrangement process as consumer-friendly as possible. 9 - Can All Faiths Cremation Society arrange for the cremated remains to be scattered at sea? Yes. All Faiths Cremation Society offers Gulf Coast scattering services. Please call our office or visit our Direct Cremation Package page for additional details. 10 - Are cremated remains returned from the crematory in an urn? No. Cremated remains are returned from the crematory in a temporary receptacle that is not designed for the long term storage of cremated remains. An urn is an optional item and you can view a sampling of our urn selection by viewing our Online Urn Gallery page. 11 - What disposition options does All Faiths Cremation Society offer for cremated remains? Cremated remains can be:
All Faiths Cremation Society will gladly assist, guide and support you regarding any of your options. Call our office at (800) 843-6253 for details. 12 - How long has All Faiths Cremation Society been in business? All Faiths Cremation Society has been serving families throughout Florida since 1985. Our cremation society is fully licensed and registered with the state of Florida. Offering low cost direct cremation services is all we do. We do not sell funeral-related products or services. |
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