Burial or Cremation
The cost of what we term as a traditional funeral does not vary much whether you decide on burial or cremation. The major difference is when a family grave has to be purchased. It is you the family who decide on burial or cremation, the choice is yours. It is important that you let your executor or next of kin know of your wishes.
Burial
Graves are generally allowed to accommodate three burials or four depending on space in the plot. Even after the burials, cremated ashes may be interred in the grave. You may purchase a grave through us at Jerh. O’Connor Funeral Homes Cork.
Cremation
Cremation is available all over Ireland with crematoriums in Belfast, Cork and Dublin.
The coffin is always used in the cremation process. The ashes may be interned in a family grave, inserted in the columbarium wall or scattered at a favourite place.
Cremation
Cremation involves reducing the body to bone fragments through intense heat. These fragments are processed into fine bone fragments and placed in an urn or temporary container. The deceased is placed in a rigid, traditional coffin, basket or eco-coffin, which is then cremated in a high-heat furnace. Personal items like jewellery can be placed in the coffin, but electronics and certain materials must be removed.
Committal Service: A brief 10-15 minute ceremony at the crematorium following a Service or Requiem Mass, led by a celebrant or clergy member. Families may include non-religious music or readings.
Full-Service Funeral: A comprehensive service held at one of our funeral homes, offering religious or non-religious elements, eulogies, tributes, music of the family’s choosing, and more.
Non-Service Funeral: For those preferring a simpler farewell, a direct cremation can be arranged without a formal ceremony.
Choose from various urns made from materials like wood, bronze, ceramic, or biodegradable options. Urns come in different sizes, and some can be engraved as a memorial to the deceased.
Most religious groups, including Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Hindus, and Parsees, accept cremation. However, some religions, such as Islam, Orthodox Judaism, and Greek Orthodox Christianity, may not.
Final Resting Place for Cremated Remains:
A burial urn, made from materials like wood, metal, or biodegradable options, is required for ground burial. A memorial, such as an upright monument, can also be selected.
Cremated remains can be stored in a columbarium niche.
If you wish to scatter the ashes, you may need to obtain permission and ensure the location allows scattering.
Some families choose to keep the urn with them as a cherished remembrance.