Why families prefer witnessed cremation Santee services?

Today, many families are choosing cremation services when it comes to arranging a funeral. However, one frequently asked question when it comes to cremation is whether it is possible to witness a cremation. The answer to this question is a yes. The family members can opt for witnessed cremation Santee services. Watching the cremation is not allowed for everyone. However, family members can choose to opt for it. A lot of families prefer witnessed cremation services due to several reasons. Some of these reasons are outlined below:

Religious and traditional reasons

As per Buddhist and Hindu tradition, the cremation ritual comprises of participation of the immediate family members. The rituals will be carried out by the priest, which is followed by the procession of the deceased and the family members to the crematory. In the crematory, one of the family members, usually the eldest one is instructed to turn on the machine of cremation. During this time, the other family members will chant. Once all the rituals are carried out with the help of the priest, the family members will place the deceased in the cremation chamber. It denotes that the family members assist and guide their loved ones in their last rites.

To gain closure

Some family members would like to say their final goodbyes. The witnessed cremation Santee offers the family members some time to be their loved one in the crematory before going ahead with the cremation. Also, it offers the family members a chance to place personal items of the loved ones such as flowers, letters, photos, etc. Some family members prefer to recite poems, prayers, or eulogies. If the family members are comfortable witnessing the cremation, the operator will guide them about where to stand during the process. Witnessing the cremation is usually said to offer a closure that is needed to move in life. Hence, a lot of families these days prefer to opt for witnessed cremation services.

Confidence

Due to unfortunate scandals and misinformation in the field of funerals, some families are not sure about the cremation process. For such families, witnessed cremation Santee services can be the best option. By witnessing the cremation, such families can spend time with their loved one and can see them entering the cremation chamber. Some of the funeral service providers also offer to witness the removal procedure of the remains of their loved ones. With this, the families can get confidence and closure with such services.

If you are looking forward to cremation services, considering witnessed cremation Santee services can be a good option.

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