62 THE QUEENS COURIER • FEBRUARY 21, 2019 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM
Options for Cremation By: Paul Rudolph, Jr.
What are my options if I choose cremation for myself or family member? This is a commonly
asked question at the funeral home. Choosing cremation for final disposition is on the rise. There
is a popular misconception that you can’t have a wake or a ceremony before you are cremated. The
only difference between a cremation and a burial is that the loved one is brought to a crematory
instead of a cemetery. Some cremation options are listed below. If you are interested in a traditional
funeral, you can still have a viewing at a funeral home. A casket can be purchased or rented. You
can still have a service before the person is brought to the crematory. This choice gives your
family some closure while reducing the burial costs. Once the person has been cremated, the
ashes can buried, scattered or kept in the home. Another option is to have the person cremated
and then hold a memorial service at the funeral home. Due to change in laws in NY State, we can
now accommodate small catered meals. Lastly, direct cremation is an option. In this situation, no
funeral services are provided and the person is brought directly to the crematory. It does reduce
funeral costs but it might not provide the closure a family needs.
I am a Licensed Funeral Director and
(718) 296 4343 or email me at
info@walkernf.com if any questions.
87-34 80th St.
Woodhaven, NY 11421
Phone: 718-296-4343
Email: info@walkernf.com
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1–(718)–528–6969
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