Cremations
Cremations
Cremation is an increasingly popular option for those seeking an alternative to traditional burial. In this process, the body is respectfully and carefully reduced to its basic elements through heat and flame, leaving behind only ashes. Cremation can be a more affordable and environmentally-friendly option than traditional burial, and can also offer greater flexibility and personalization in memorialization.
A traditional cremation service is the best way for you to have all of the benefits of a traditional funeral service, coupled with a cremation. You will have a service with the coffin present, in a church or location of your choice. These services typically include songs, prayers, and tributes to remember the loved one by.
There are no set rules with cremations and allows you more choices than a traditional burial. It can be a simple “direct” or private cremation without anyone present, your choices and wishes are part of our set of requirements. We leave the decision of having a coffin present or not during the memorial services up to you and your family.
At Rand Funerals, we understand that choosing cremation is a deeply personal decision, and we are here to provide guidance and support throughout the process. Our team of experienced professionals will work with you to create a personalized plan that honors your loved one’s wishes and meets your needs.
Cremation is an increasingly popular option for those seeking an alternative to traditional burial. In this process, the body is respectfully and carefully reduced to its basic elements through heat and flame, leaving behind only ashes. Cremation can be a more affordable and environmentally-friendly option than traditional burial, and can also offer greater flexibility and personalization in memorialization.
A traditional cremation service is the best way for you to have all of the benefits of a traditional funeral service, coupled with a cremation. You will have a service with the coffin present, in a church or location of your choice. These services typically include songs, prayers, and tributes to remember the loved one by.
There are no set rules with cremations and allows you more choices than a traditional burial. It can be a simple “direct” or private cremation without anyone present, your choices and wishes are part of our set of requirements. We leave the decision of having a coffin present or not during the memorial services up to you and your family.
At Rand Funerals, we understand that choosing cremation is a deeply personal decision, and we are here to provide guidance and support throughout the process. Our team of experienced professionals will work with you to create a personalized plan that honors your loved one’s wishes and meets your needs.
What does Rand Funerals assist with?
- Retrieving the Death Notice from the medical attendants.
- Registering the death of your loved one at Home Affairs and collecting the Death Certificate.
- Provides you with the original and certified copies of these forms for estate/insurance purposes.
- Providing you with an electronic copy of a Funeral Notice that you are able to distribute via a smart phone.
- We will offer you a wide selection of Coffins or Caskets to choose from.
- Preparing and dressing the deceased for viewing, burial or cremation.
- Cemetery or crematorium bookings and funeral arrangements.
- Local Transport of deceased.
- Transport to and from the grave yard or crematorium for immediate family members.
- A dignified and compassionate Funeral Service.
What should I bring along to Rand Funerals
- The original Identification Document of the person who passed away.
- Next of Kin’s Identification Document
- Funeral Policy booklet, if you have a policy with Rand Funerals
- Photograph of the person whom passed away, Preferably digital copy.
- Clothes that you would like the loved one buried or cremated in.
- Original proof of residence no older than 3 months, or an affidavit from the police.
When Visiting Rand Funerals...
for funeral arrangements these are some of the questions that will be raised during the arrangement. Take some time to go through these with your family to make the arrangement process easier for you and your family.
- When would you like the funeral to take place?
- What time would you like the funeral to take place?
- Which Venue would you like the funeral to take place at (Your Family Home, Church or Hall)
- Do you need assistance with a Tent, Chairs and Tables at your home?
- What designs would you like the funeral programmes to be done in?
- What flowers would you like to use for the funerals and how many arrangements are required?
- Do you require petals or long stem roses for the grave site or the crematorium?
- Would you like to have a framed picture of your loved one for use at the ceremony?
- Do you require assistance with catering and how many people are you expecting?
- Do you need musicians or a bag piper present to assist with singing of hymns or religious songs?
- Would you like to have white doves released on the funeral ceremony?
- Do you require the use of balloons for the venue or for release at the ceremony?
- If you or your family have any special requests please make sure to run it by our funeral arranging officer that is assisting you.