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CREMATION OPTIONS AND FAQs:

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CREMATION OPTIONS AND QUESTIONS:

Does cremation occur immediately after the funeral home takes our loved one into their care?

  • No. There are legal documents and requirements a funeral home and crematory must follow before your loved one can be cremated. These consist of a cremation authorization being signed by the legal next of kin, a cremation permit being issued by the county coroner or medical examiner and a contractual agreement signed by the person financially responsible for the service provided.

Can a viewing occur after the funeral home has taken our loved one into their care?

  • Yes. We offer a direct cremation with a private family viewing. This includes a cremation container suitable for viewing, minimal preparation and a 20-minute viewing. A private viewing is intended for a max of 10 family members. Embalming may be recommended if the viewing is going to take place more than 48 hours after someone's passing.
  • We also offer traditional cremation. This includes embalming and allows family and friends to have a public visitation (viewing of the body) at the funeral home or a church prior to a funeral service, memorial service or celebration of life. Many times, a rental casket or cremation friendly casket is used for this type of service.

What is direct cremation?

  • Direct cremation is also referred to as a basic or simple cremation. Once all the legal requirements and documents are taken care of, the cremation takes place. There is no formal service or any viewing. Your loved ones cremated remains are returned directly to family once the process has been completed.

What do we do with our loved ones cremated remains?

  • Many families chose an urn to place the cremated remains. In many cases, an urn is not a requirement, however, it acts as a nice focal point or allows the family a meaningful receptacle to keep the cremated remains at home.
  • Some families bury or place the cremated remains in a columbarium niche at a local cemetery. Veterans and their spouses or dependent children may be placed at a National Cemetery at no cost (please consult with one of our funeral directors). 
  • Families also use a variety of other options such as having their loved ones cremated remains returned as parting stones: Parting Stone | Parting Stone solidified remains - Turn Ashes into Stones, returned in smaller keepsake urns or keepsake jewelry so several family members may have a portion of them, turned into diamonds (this can also be done with hair): LifeGem Online – Ashes from Diamonds or Hair and in some rare cases, cremated remains can be sent into space.

Why would families choose to bury or place the cremated remains of a loved one at a cemetery?

  • Some families want a place to go memorialize and visit their loved ones. They also want peace of mind knowing their loved ones have a final resting place. Friends can also visit the cemetery if they wish.

Do cremated remains have to be placed in a vault?

  • No, however, most cemeteries require the cremated remains be placed into a recoverable container. Urn vaults are available to families who want to protect the urn in a grave. There are also urns that act as a recoverable container without needing a vault. Please discuss your options with your local cemetery and funeral home.

What is a cremation container?

  • The State of Illinois requires your loved one to be placed in a suitable rigid cremation container for the actual cremation process. Cremation containers vary from reinforced fiberboard to viewing appropriate. There are additional fees.

Do you own your own crematory?

  • Yes. Our crematory is currently located at our Knox Chapel location, 2106 7th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois 61201. Your loved one does not leave our care until their cremated remains are returned to the family or placed at a cemetery. Not all funeral homes own their own crematory or have one on-site. We feel privileged to be able to offer this service to the families and individuals we proudly serve.

Do you cremate pets?

  • Yes. We cremate pets through our Black Hawk Crematory location in Rock Island, Illinois. Please visit: Black Hawk Pet Crematory for additional information.

**Please call us 309-786-5421 or email us at office@wheelanfuneral.com




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