FAQs

How do I know I’ll get the right ashes?

Our crematory has strict procedures that all personnel must follow: only certified personnel can operate the equipment and everyone must use our positive identification system for the whole cremation process. Only one body is cremated at a time, in compliance with the law. We operate our own crematory and your… Read More

What do the ashes look like?

Cremated remains (or cremains) resemble coarse sand. They range in color from white to gray. Cremains weigh between four and eight pounds. Read More

How soon after death is the cremation carried out?

We carry out the cremation approximately 3 to 5 business days after taking the deceased into our care as long as all paperwork and legal requirements are met. State law requires us to hold a body for no less than 24 hours before it is cremated. Read More

When do I get the ashes?

Once the ashes are ready, usually two to three days after the cremation, we will contact you. At some point you may want to consider the permanent placement of the ashes. We offer several options, including communal or private inurnment above or below ground… Read More

How long does cremation take?

That depends on the weight of the deceased, but cremation usually takes between two and three hours.  … Read More

What happens after cremation?

At the end of the cremation process, we process the bone fragments to a consistent size and place them into a temporary or permanent urn.   Once the ashes are ready, we’ll have them available for pickup at the Spring Grove Cremation Society. We can also have them mailed to… Read More

What is cremation?

Cremation is simply the process of reducing the human body to particles and bone fragments using high heat and flame. It is not the scattering or burying of the ashes, and it is not a type of funeral service. Read More

Do I have to order a casket for the cremation?

No, you don’t. State law does not require it. All that is needed is a rigid, combustible container, which is called an alternative cremation container. Our basic cremation package includes a cardboard cremation container. Read More