Cremation
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Cremation Niches
A niche provides a permanent resting place for a cremation urn. It can also be a transitional place of remembrance that accommodates a more mobile lifestyle as families often move from place to place. A niche offers an affordable option for housing the deceased in a traditional memorial setting. Niches are similar to mausoleum as they offer a sanctuary for visiting with the departed. Each niche can contain one or two urns and perhaps a selection of personal items that speak to the life represented therein. Niches are permanently sealed granite and engraved with the name(s) and dates of the deceased.
Cremation Burial
You may purchase a plot and bury cremated remains in a plot (grave). Since cremated remains are significantly smaller than a body, Greenwood Cemetery will allow for the remains of multiple people to be buried in the same plot. We require that the urn be enclosed in a concrete cremation vault. Much like a burial vault, an urn vault is used to support the soil around the urn and ensure that the soil above and around the urn will not collapse, which ultimately serves to minimize cemetery maintenance.
Cremation
In Pennsylvania, only licensed funeral directors can sell cremation. Crematories can be owned and operated privately, but the actual sale of cremation to the public must be done through a funeral director. Greenwood Cemetery and Crematorium is a privately owned, full service wholesale crematorium serving local funeral directors. We can assist you in the selection of a funeral home based on YOUR wants and needs.
We've had years of experience serving local families, so we understand and respect your decisions. Our staff is honest, compassionate and accommodating. At Greenwood Cemetery we are experienced and knowledgeable but most of all we understand every families needs are unique.
Once the cremation has occurred, the cremated remains are returned to your family. You can then decide to scatter, bury, or retain the cremated remains in an urn.
We encourage you to contact us to discuss the cremation services we offer.