Verheyden Funeral Home, Inc.

Contact Us: 1-800-VERHEYDEN / 1-800-837-4393
Grosse Pointe

16300 Mack Avenue
313-881-8500

Detroit
Risko Chapel

7100 Michigan Avenue
313-841-8284

Don Graham Chapel
313-849-0120

“The Same Always To All”

Warren
Duross – Weitenberner Chapel

28499 Schoenherr Road
586-756-5530

Clinton Township

43300 Garfield Road
586-286-6400

Eastpointe
Schultz Chapel

21705 Gratiot Avenue
586-775-2200

Cantrell Chapel

313-821-9040

Cremation FAQs

Your questions answered

Cremation is a contemporary disposition, and therefore there are still many questions to be answered. Here are some questions Gardner Funeral Home’s funeral directors commonly answer to give you insight on the cremation process.

The cremation process depends on the size of the individual and the container used; approximately 3 to 5 hours.

The temperature reaches between 1100 to 1800 degrees Fahrenheit.

No. An alternative enclosed, rigid container constructed of wood or cardboard is required, which is cremated with the body. It needs to meet standards of safety, respect and dignity. In some states, no container is required.

You may choose to keep the cremated remains in your possession, scatter them where allowed, or bury them in a cemetery or place in a mausoleum. You can keep a portion of the remains as a remembrance in a small urn or in a keepsake.

Usually 4 to 5 pounds not including the urn.

The size of an adult urn we recommend is 200 cubic inches or approximately the size of a one gallon paint can.

Cremation is accepted by many religions. If you are uncertain whether cremation is favorable within a specific religion, contact us for help.

Yes. Planning ahead the details and payment of your cremation can be done with our help, at your convenience. You can also sign the Cremation Authorization; alleviating the burden from your family of choosing your funeral plans.

Have more questions on cremation? Contact us now.