Cremation
At Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, we understand that every family has unique needs when it comes to honoring their loved ones. That’s why we offer a range of cremation services to meet your individual preferences. Cremation has become an increasingly popular choice in recent years, and our compassionate staff is here to guide you through the process every step of the way.
Our cremation services offer a respectful and dignified way to reduce a body to bone fragments through application of intense heat. You may choose to hold a traditional funeral service before cremation, or a memorial service afterwards. We also offer cremation with a viewing, direct cremation, and scattering services. With our expert guidance, you can customize your loved one’s service to fit their unique personality and preferences.
By pre-planning your arrangements in advance, you can relieve the burden of these decisions from your loved ones and ensure that your wishes are honored. At Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, we are here to provide compassionate support and personalized service for everything all in one place.
Cremations and Funerals
Cremation offers many options for families and does not limit choices. At Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, we understand that each family is unique and can personalize services to reflect the life of the deceased. Whether you choose traditional or contemporary services before or after cremation, our compassionate staff is here to help every step of the way. We offer a variety of options, from elaborate to simple and traditional to nontraditional, to best meet the needs of your family. Contact us at 419-228-5474 to learn more about our funeral services.
The Complete Cremation Service
Just like a Complete Funeral Service except cremation will follow instead of the casketed burial. This can be accommodated by the use of a cremation casket (a casket that is designed to be cremated), or the use of a rental casket. Following the viewing, service, or ceremony, and eventual cremation, the cremated remains can be buried, properly scattered, or returned to the family for safe keeping. Urns are used to hold the cremated remains. Urns can be constructed out of basic materials like cardboard or plastic, or constructed out of more protective materials like basic and semi-precious metals, ceramics, and woods.
The Immediate Cremation Service
This would be just like a Complete Funeral Service except cremation will follow instead of the casketed burial. This can be accommodated by the use of a cremation casket (a casket that is designed to be cremated), or the use of a rental casket. Following the viewing, service, or ceremony, and eventual cremation, the cremated remains can be buried, properly scattered, or returned to the family for safe keeping. Urns are used to hold the cremated remains. Urns can be constructed out of basic materials like cardboard or plastic, or constructed out of more protective materials like basic and semi-precious metals, ceramics, and woods.
A Direct Cremation
A simple and affordable option where funeral services are limited to the removal and transportation of the deceased into our care. We are here to support you in your decision-making process and ensure that your loved one is treated with the utmost care and respect. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for more information.
Importance of Memorialization
Memorialization provides a permanent, secure place for cremated remains to be placed, and for family members and descendants to honor the lives of the deceased.
Cremation allows families many choices for memorializing a loved one. Some families choose to keep the cremated remains with them at home, or to scatter the remains over land or water. Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services allows the following memorialization options, among others, for cremated remains:
Outdoor Niches
The cremated remains of your loved ones may be safely held in one of our many above ground columbarium niches.
Scattering
Your loved one’s remains may be scattered freely within a dedicated, natural environment. There are also certain services which offer scattering among the sea or the stars.
Traditional Burial
In ground burial on a family plot – Urns may be buried at the head or foot of a grave site.
Personalized Memorialization
Inscribe your family member’s name and a special saying on a tree plaque, park bench or other special memorial. We also have custom, unique urns and keepsakes, perfect for displaying inside your home. For an overview of these items, please visit our Merchandise pages, or contact us directly and we will help you with your needs.
What Our Families are Saying
Patrick S.
"My wife passed so suddenly, but they took me through step by step and arranged everything.
My son, daughter and extended family commented about the kindness and tenderness shown towards us during the most difficult time in our lives."
Cindy J.
"Generations of our family have used this facility and have always been more than satisfied."
Lesli R.
"They were fantastic! Very caring and personable, they made a difficult time for our family easier with their support and organization."
Bill G.
"Chiles-Laman Funeral Home has always done a fantastic job for our families, I would recommend them to anyone."