CREMATION
Honoring Life with Dignity and Respect
Cremation is an established disposition choice that has been steadily increasing in popularity since the mid-20th century. 79% of Washingtonians choose cremation for their final disposition. At Wildflower Funeral Concepts we have taken important steps to make the cremation services we offer as environmentally friendly as possible. For every cremation service we perform Wildflower Funeral Concepts make a $50 carbon offset donation to Western Washington non-profit, Foreterra and their Evergreen Restoration Program. This donation offsets all of the carbon produced from one cremation and all of the travel to and from the crematory.
Sustainable Sourced Cremation Containers
When someone is cremated, Washington State law requires that they be in a container that is similar to a casket, it could even be a solid wood casket. Wildflower Funeral Concepts has sourced a cremation container made from sustainable harvested pine and recycled cardboard.
Economic
Cremation is the least expensive disposition option offered by Wildflower Funeral Concepts.
Flexible Options
All kinds of things can be done to memorialize someone with cremated remains (ashes). Wildflower Funeral Concepts offers a wide variety of urns to place cremated remains in. Some urns are designed for scattering ashes, some for water placement, some for burial, and some are beautiful works of art to be kept in a special place at home or in the garden. Ashes can be divided into multiple portions. They can be scattered in special spots. They can be placed into cremation jewelry, blown into art-glass pieces, cast into solid stones, even packed into fireworks.
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that pre-planned cremation may be a new experience for many families. We have compiled some common inquiries to provide further information about our services.
What are the regulations around scattering ashes?
If you are scattering ashes on private property, you need the permission on the land owner. In Washington State There are no state laws in that prohibit scattering ashes, but local regulations may apply. You can scatter ashes in bodies of water under state control, including Puget Sound, Strait of Juan de Fuca, rivers, streams, and lakes. And, you can scatter ashes in national parks with permission from the chief park ranger.
How long does a cremation take?
A cremation usually talks two to three hours.
I have a hip replacement. What happens to metal in my body during cremation?
All prosthetic implants (hip replacement, knee replacement, pins, and screws) survive the cremation process. Any metal left after the cremation is completed is set aside for recycling.
Can I have my loved one’s gold teeth before or after they are cremated?
Probably not. It is illegal “desecration of a corpse” for a funeral director to remove gold teeth prior to any form of disposition, including cremation. Only a dentist can legally remove teeth. Gold in teeth and fillings melts at 1300 degrees Fahrenheit. A crematory runs at 1800 – 2100 degrees Fahrenheit, making any dental gold unrecoverable.
What is the environmental impact of cremation?
Depending on how efficient the crematory is, one cremation burns about between 30 to 60 gallons of natural gas and releases about 575 pounds of carbon along with Nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, fine soot, and mercury.
Say Goodbye with Love: Funeral Home Cremation in Ferndale WA
Wildflower Funeral Concepts is dedicated to providing compassionate cremation services that respectfully honor your loved one’s life. Let us help you say goodbye with love, reverence, and dignity.