Well, before we talk about cremation, let us talk about funeral pre-planning. Funeral pre-planning is the process of arranging an individual’s funeral in advance. This advanced arrangement of funerals provides options for an individual, which includes the process of cremation or burial. A pre-planned funeral ensures that an individual’s wishes are respected and followed while relieving stress from your loved ones. It also provides a sense of being able to come to terms with the idea of death itself.
Cremation: the process of turning the deceased body into ashes with the use of extremely high temperatures.
But the question is, what will happen after a cremation? Let’s find out.
Understanding Cremation
Cremation is an option for those considering how they wish to be laid to rest, offering a distinct alternative to traditional burial methods. Here’s a brief overview of both options:
Cremation:
Cremation involves the process of subjecting the body to intense heat in a specialised furnace, known as a crematory, which reduces it to ashes. This method provides a way to handle remains that can be kept, scattered, or interred according to personal wishes and beliefs. Cremation is often chosen for its simplicity, efficiency, and flexibility in memorialisation.
Burial:
In contrast, traditional burial involves placing the body in a casket, which is then interred in the ground. This method has long been a customary practice, offering a physical place of rest and a location for future visits by loved ones. Burial provides a tangible memorial and allows for various forms of headstones or markers to commemorate the deceased. However, as Singapore is land scarce - all burial plots come with a 15-year leasehold, thereafter to be exhumed.
Both cremation and burial present distinct approaches to end-of-life arrangements, each with its own considerations and benefits. Choosing between them depends on personal preferences, cultural practices, and the desired manner of remembrance.
Understanding the Cremation Process
Most individuals have never seen a cremation process in their lives. To give an idea of how this works here are the things that happen in the cremation process:
Transport Phase: After the time of death the deceased will be collected at a funeral home, hospital, your home or a funeral wake and will be transported to a crematorium to be cremated.
Actual Cremation Phase: To be cremated, the body will be placed in a furnace to be exposed to extremely high temperatures of around 760 - 980 degrees Celsius.
Ashes Collection: After processing the body and removing any metal or glass pieces, the remains are placed inside an urn that has been selected.
Options After Cremation from The Life Legacy
After cremation, there are several meaningful options for handling and honouring the remains. The Life Legacy offers a range of choices to suit different preferences and memorialisation needs:
Scattering Ashes:
You can choose to scatter the ashes in a location that holds special significance. Options include sea scattering at designated areas such as Marina South Pier and Changi Jetty, or inland scattering at The Garden of Peace in Choa Chu Kang. This method allows the remains to blend with nature in a peaceful and personal manner.
Cremation Ash Rings (Memorial Ash Jewelry):
For a unique and personal keepsake, cremation ashes can be turned into jewellery. Memorial ash rings offer a way for loved ones to carry a part of the deceased with them, creating a lasting and meaningful tribute.
Interment of Ashes:
In this commonly preferred option, the ashes can be placed in an urn and kept in a columbarium niche or other designated areas. This option offers a physical place for remembrance and allows for traditional practices.
Types of Urns from The Life Legacy
Mini Urns:
Mini urns provide a way to share a portion of the ashes with special people in your life. These small, elegant urns allow family members and friends to keep a personal reminder of their loved ones close.
Reflect Earthurn:
The Reflect Earthurn is a biodegradable urn designed to be both simple and elegant. It features a natural silk bag with a ribbon and a matching picture frame, suitable for scattering or biodegradable burial.
Bio-Urns:
The Bio-Urn is an innovative option that turns cremated remains into a living tree. Made from 100% biodegradable materials, this urn supports environmental sustainability and offers a unique way to create a lasting natural legacy.
Sea Urns:
Designed to gracefully sink into the sea, Sea Urns are biodegradable and provide a serene and respectful way to handle ashes, allowing for a peaceful final resting place in the ocean.
Land Urns:
The Land Urn is a heart-shaped, soft-touch urn that provides a warm and comforting option for those preferring a biodegradable urn for land burial. Its unique design adds a personal touch to the memorial process.
Each of these options offers a distinct way to honour the memory of a loved one while aligning with personal values and preferences.
Wherever the Wind Takes You, Your Legacy Will Come with It
At The Life Legacy, we believe that the process of planning your final resting place can be transformed into a meaningful and beautiful journey. By offering a diverse range of options—from the choice of an urn to how your family can remember you—we strive to make the experience of pre-planning as comforting and personal as possible.
Whether you choose to have your ashes gracefully scattered by the sea, kept close in a cherished piece of memorial jewellery, or planted as a living tree, each option is designed to honour your unique legacy. Our goal is to provide solutions that not only respect your wishes but also offer a lasting tribute that extends your memory into the world.
To explore these options and to ensure your legacy is remembered in the way you envision, contact The Life Legacy today. Let us help you create a tribute that reflects your life's journey and allows your spirit to remain a part of the world, wherever the wind takes you.
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