What is Cremation?

Overview of Cremation

The number of people choosing cremation has increased significantly in the past few years, yet cremation carries a long tradition and remains largely unchanged.

Cremation simply expedites the process of reducing a body to bone fragments through application of intense heat in a respectful and dignified manner.

Owning and operating our onsite crematory allows us to oversee every aspect of the cremation at our facility.

Following the cremation process, the remains are placed in an urn. 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. Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society has several urn options to choose from.

What is done following the cremation is up to the surviving family, or up to you. Many families choose to have a memorial service at local church, park or other location. You can relieve the burden of these decisions by pre-planning your arrangements in advance of need so that your wishes will be honored.

Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society is able to assist in any and all of your cremation needs. To obtain more information on cremation arrangements, please call 304-917-3616.

Memorialization Options for Cremation

Some families choose to keep the cremated remains with them at home.

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 in most cemeteries.

Outdoor Niches – The cremated remains of your loved ones may be safely held in a columbarium niches. Some local cemeteries and churches offer this option.