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CREMATION SERVICES
COLUMBUS OHIO
Graumlich Funeral Home
Providing Cremation and Funeral
Services in Columbus, Ohio
There are many ways to honor a loved one after their passing at We offer cremation with funeral services so you can acknowledge the life lived by your loved one in a heartfelt way.lato We take the time to discuss your loved one’s wishes and answer your questions, then help you choose and plan the services that best fit your needs. Contact us to learn more about our cremation services in Columbus, Ohio.
CREMATION SERVICE OPTIONS
At Graumlich, cremation can be accompanied by a funeral service, celebration of life, or other ceremony commemorating your loved one. You may also choose direct cremation, which is cremation without an additional ceremony. When you meet with our Columbus staff, you’ll learn more about our cremation service and other options you can choose from.
Visitation
Prior to cremation, you may choose to hold a traditional funeral service at our Columbus facility, a church, or other venue of your choosing. This service can include a visitation, giving guests time to pay their respects. At Graumlich, we only hold one funeral at a time, so your family can use our facility without interruption from other services. Funeral services can be personalized with family photos, videos, and other displays that commemorate your loved one. After the visitation and funeral, cremation will take place and you will receive the cremated remains (cremains).
Memorial Service
Following cremation, a memorial service may be held in our chapel or some other facility that you choose. It can be personalized to include stories, scripture, music, or other meaningful tributes that celebrate your loved one. After the service, you may take the cremains home, scatter them, bury them, or place them in a niche.
Graveside Service
A graveside service gives you the opportunity to honor your loved one following cremation at the site of their final resting place. This can be wherever the inurnment takes place, such as a grave site where the urn with cremains will be buried, or at a niche or crypt where the cremains will be kept. You may personalize graveside services with singing, scripture readings, a eulogy, and other meaningful gestures.
Direct Cremation Service
If you would like to receive your loved one’s cremains without hosting a memorial, graveside, or funeral service, you can choose direct cremation. Following cremation, the cremains are placed in a temporary container and returned to you for the desired next steps, such as scattering them or keeping them on display in your home.
How to care for Your Loved One's Cremains
When you receive your loved one’s cremains following cremation, you have several options for what to do with them. You can keep them in your home, bury them or place them in a columbarium, or scatter the ashes in a meaningful place. The best choice depends on the wishes of your loved one and your family.
Following cremation, you will receive the cremains and can choose a special container for them to store in the home so you always have a visible reminder of your loved one. A mantel or shelf can be a great spot for the container, and you may also choose to create a display by adding pictures, flowers, and other meaningful items. If you’d like a small memento, you can work with a company that uses some of the cremains to create a keepsake for you, such as jewelry, blown glass or pottery.
Inurnment is the process of placing an urn filled with cremains in its final resting place after cremation has occurred. One option is to bury it in a garden or cemetery, similar to a casket burial. Another option is to place it in a columbarium, which contains small niches where the cremains are stored. Both options give you a physical location to visit. Depending on what you choose, you may need a specific type of container. The staff at Graumlich can explain the different options and necessary steps.
Scattering the cremains is another option following cremation. You may choose to scatter them on your property or at a spot that was meaningful to your loved one. If you’d like, you can even hold a ceremony before scattering the cremains, which could include a eulogy, a reading or prayer, music, sharing memories, and other commemorative activities. Be sure to check local and Ohio laws before scattering cremains to ensure you’re at a place where scattering cremains is allowed.
Plan Ahead
Planning for your funeral ahead of time is a great way to ensure your family knows your wishes for the future. It can also alleviate some of your family’s stress while they’re mourning the loss. When you work with Graumlich to plan ahead for your funeral, you work with an experienced staff that is knowledgeable about the different options available and cares about creating a plan that fits your desires and budget.We’ll discuss your funeral arrangement preferences, such as cremation or burial, having a funeral service at the funeral home, church or graveside, payment options, ways to personalize the services, and more. We strive to make the funeral planning process as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
Contact us to learn more about our plan ahead services.
Why Choose Graumlich Funeral Home & Cremation Services
We are honored to serve the Columbus, Ohio community and are dedicated to supporting you during this time of need. When you want someone to care and guide you through the cremation and funeral planning process, contact Graumlich. We have been in business for 161 years and our funeral directors, Sisters Andrea and Leigh Graumlich, are passionate about providing helpful and compassionate service. We partner with you to create personalized arrangements that reflect your loved one's values, and perform all components of the cremation and funeral arrangements. We’ll explain our Ohio cremation and burial services, discuss our funeral services and other options for end-of-life services, and help you create a plan that fits your loved one’s wishes and your family’s budget. We are also available 24/7 to bring your loved one into our care. Contact us to learn more about our cremation packages and other Columbus services.
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