Cremation Services
Magnolia Cremation Services Tuscaloosa
The caring providers at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home in Tuscaloosa Alabama believe that every life is unique. Each family should be able to choose the type of service that is the most meaningful to them.
Memorial Service with Cremation Services
Contrary to what most people believe, cremation does not limit what can be done when it comes to a funeral or burial service. In fact, it provides more options for a Memorial Service for your Tuscaloosa loved one.
The options for ceremonies prior to or following the cremation can include:
- the selection of a casket or an urn
- visitation with the body present (or memorial visitation where the urn is the focal point)
- a display of photographs or personal effects and awards
- the location of the funeral ceremony and selection of music.
A lovely funeral service followed by cremation need be no different than a funeral service followed by ground burial.
What happens after cremation?
Following the funeral service and cremation services, the cremated remains are usually placed in an urn before being committed to a final resting place. The cremation urn may be interred in an existing family burial plot, interred in a special cremation section at a cemetery or placed in an indoor or outdoor cemetery columbarium.
Scattering remains
Scattering cremated remains may be done at a designated place on land or water in accordance with state and local laws. Scattering cremated remains on someone's private property requires the permission of the property owner. It is not recommended to scatter on your personal property (should your home be sold) or on public property where others may come into contact with the cremated remains.
For many people, it is important to have a permanent place to go to visit. This allows family and friends the ability to remember and celebrate a life that has been lived and touched others.
Magnolia Chapel’s cremation services
If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us or visit us. Our Tuscaloosa cremation services team in Tuscaloosa are ready to answer your questions and walk you through the cremation services process.
Personalizing your Memorial Service with Cremation Services
Every Memorial Service should be a memorable, warm reflection of the person who has died, that includes a Memorial Service with Cremation.
Photographs, memorabilia, a special song, even a favorite tie or golf clubs, can be incorporated into the funeral service to make it more meaningful. You tell us what it is that made your loved one so special, and we will give you ideas for personalizing the service.
No matter which type of service is selected, we can help you give your loved one a meaningful and personalized farewell.
Our services are here to help families through this difficult time with care and empathy. Our team respects everyone’s culture, personal wishes and faith. We are here to help the families of Tuscaloosa. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Cremation FAQs
It can be difficult to decide on cremation, there are so many questions that go with it. Even people who have made the decision are still uncertain on some details. That is why we’ve compiled these answers to the most frequently asked questions. Here we answer questions regarding scattering ashes, why choose cremation, embalming, and many more
If your question isn’t here, please feel free to contact us. Our team are always here to answer your questions in a friendly and courteous manner.
In most cases, yes. We will allow family members to be present when the body is placed into the cremation chamber. Our team are aware that there are religious groups who include this as part of their funeral custom.
For an average sized adult, the cremation process can take between two and three hours. The operating temperature is normally between 1,600- and 1,800-degrees Fahrenheit.
You only need to pay for embalming if you plan on having a funeral with the body present. Otherwise it’s not necessary to buy embalming.
Yes. Except for the microscopic and minute particles which are impossible to extract from the cremation chamber. Aside from those, all the cremated remains are returned to the family. After each cremation, the chamber is swept and cleaned with a special vacuum. All remains that can be removed are, and then returned to you.
Many people choose cremation for its simplicity or personal preference. Additionally, many choose cremation because it can be a cost-effective option, depending on the preferences and budget needs of the family. Still others choose cremation for environmental reasons or for the flexibility it affords.
A funeral service followed by cremation need not be different than a funeral service followed by in-ground burial. The funeral service can be elaborate or simple; it can be traditional or nontraditional.
Today, arrangements are as individual as the persons for whom and by whom they are made. Cremation simply offers more options because it allows time for the family to gather from the far reaches of the country.
All of our services can be customized to meet a family's needs or wishes. Increasingly, we find individuals want to create a memorial that reflects a more personalized and meaningful tribute. Our staff is always available to help you plan and design a memorial that fully reflects your wishes.
Photographs, a special song, even a favorite tie or golf clubs, can be incorporated into the funeral service to make it more meaningful.
Yes, you can. We can help you put your wishes in writing and safely file them away so that when the time comes, your wishes will be carried out just as you requested. This written plan brings a great deal of peace of mind to family members at the time of loss.
Scattering may be legally done on privately owned land or certain public land with permission from the proper authorities. Scattering the cremated body can be full of meaning for loved ones if these were the deceased's wishes.
However, one should also consider how much is being asked of the person who is to do the scattering, because for many, it can be devastating to spill out all that is mortal of someone you have known and loved. Many people choose to portion out the cremated remains; they might scatter a portion, keep a portion at home, and bury a portion in a cemetery.
We of course welcome any suggestions, questions, or requests that you may have.
Please feel free to contact us directly at 1-205-752-2005 or use our convenient online request form for additional information.
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