When a loved one passes away, it is an understandably difficult time. It can be even more stressful trying to remember all of the details that must be addressed. If you are in charge of handling the affairs of the decedent (the person who passed away), it can be difficult to find the answers to all your questions.

The staff of the Heritage Cremation Society will perform many of these tasks while others will be the responsibility of the family or other designated party. In the links below we’ve tried to provide some helpful information and explain the steps that often need to be taken following a death.

Next StepsArrangement ProcessCremation ProcessCremation Forms

What are the Next Steps Following the Loss of a Loved One? explains the immediate steps that the family or caregivers needs to take, depending on the location of death.

What is the Arrangement Process? provides a list of steps that both the Heritage Cremation Society and the family will complete that ensure all affairs are in order following a death.

What is the Cremation Process? explains what happens when a loved one chose cremation.

What forms will I need for the Cremation Process?
In any cremation arrangement there are important details to attend to, and the professionals at Heritage Cremation Society know exactly how to make it all seem easier.

The most important thing to remember is that your Heritage Cremation Society professional is available to help you 24 hours a day – 365 days a year. Please feel free to call us anytime at (330) 875-5770.