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Cremation Services
When considering cremation, today's families are concerned with many complex issues: how cremation affects the environment (especially when compared to traditional burial), personal finances and faith being amongst the top three. If you, or a family member, are curious about cremation or wondering if cremation is the right option for your situation, we invite you to read the articles in this section. And of course, if you have concerns or additional questions, we ask that you connect with us by calling 207-942-8815. We will be pleased to take part in your cremation conversation.
What Is CremationEven now, when cremation is fast becoming the preferred alternative to burial. People still come to us to learn more about how the cremation process works. If you have ever asked "what is cremation", this page was written for you.
Our Cremation OptionsDo you think cremation is right for you, or a loved one? We provide a selection of cremation options designed to meet your financial and emotional needs.
Caring CremationDetailing the reasons why cremation is the preference of a growing number of families, this page also covers additional questions to ask once the cremation decision has been made.
Why Choose CremationIf you're curious about why more families today are choosing cremation, this page details the various reasons and looks closely at cremation costs.
The Cremation ProcessCremation has been around for centuries but there have been many changes in the process over the last half-century. Today, families can choose either traditional cremation or alkaline hydrolysis.
Alternative Cremation OptionsTraditional Cremation makes up the majority of cremation processes, however there are alternative options available.