Holding Cremation Services Fast

With cremation services in St. Louis, MO, once the cremation takes place, there’s no need for a timeline on the memorial service you want to have. You can have it right away or well into the future, whatever you desire. However, if you decide you want to have the memorial service right away instead of a few weeks or months down the road, here are some tips to help you get everything pulled together quickly and efficiently so things are ready when you want to move forward.

Delegate Certain Tasks

There might not be enough hours in the day for you to get everything done before the cremation service, if you are having it a few days after your loved one’s death as you would a traditional funeral. Ask other family members and friends to take on certain tasks that you don’t have time for or that you think they would be good at. People are generally more than willing to help and it’s nice for them to feel like they had a hand in honoring your loved one this way, too.

Get Professional Aid

When you hire a cremation provider, you will be able to get things on track a lot faster. They are professionals in the field who know what you need to do and the lists you need to fulfill. Take their advice on what to do, when, and how and you will be able to keep things on track and in control. Once they know what kind of service you want, they can make lists of things you need to get done for you and even help you implement some of the plans you are making for your loved one.

Keep It Simple

One of the best things you can do for yourself if you are trying to rush ahead with services is to keep them as simple as possible. Keep in mind that your loved one’s services don’t have to be extravagant or large in order to honor that person. In fact, sometimes focusing on the person and not the things around the service can make it that much more special. You can have one photo of them enlarged and keep the decorations at that. Hold it the service in a park or a family home to make it special. Simplicity can take pressure off you, but it still shows your loved one plenty of respect and honor.

When you need to have cremation services in St. Louis, MO for a loved one, once the cremation itself is complete, you can do whatever you want for a memorial service on whatever timeline you want. But if you want to move ahead full steam and hold something fast, the professionals at St. Louis Cremation are here to help you with advice and options. We want you to be able to honor your loved one in whatever way you want, on whatever timeline you want. We’re here to help you through the process from start to finish with compassion and support.