Cremation Services

Cremation Services

If cremation is a part of your final plans or wish of the loved one you lost, you’ll take deep comfort in knowing that every step of the cremation process is handled with dignity and care at DeBord Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory.

Your loved one will always be in our care at our very own on-site crematory, established in 1992, where certified, trained professionals handle every detail with compassion and diligence. Our family’s level of experience with cremations is unmatched by any other funeral home in Lancaster County.

We would further like to assure you that cremation does not limit your options for a personalized service.

Your family will be able to participate in the whole process by working with our experienced staff to plan a meaningful tribute that can include a viewing or visitation. You’ll also be guided through a variety of memorialization options to choose a final resting place that is most suited to your loved one’s wishes and needs.

At DeBord Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, we help families understand the cremation process and do everything in our power for the cremation to proceed smoothly – reducing stress at a time when family members may be burdened with grief. During the process of cremation, we will respectfully take every measure to protect and maintain the dignity of the loved one lost.

DeBord Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, a trusted provider of affordable cremations serving Lancaster County PA, will help you and your family with your cremation planning and explain all your options.

Viewing and Service Followed by Cremation

This package is identical to the burial package titled Complete Funeral Service with Casketed Burial, however the only difference is instead of taking the casketed deceased to the cemetery following the conclusion of the funeral service, the deceased is taken to our on-site crematory to be cremated. This package is ideal for those who are interested in a cremation but would like to allow the decedent’s family and friends to have a public viewing first.

Package Includes :

basic services of funeral director and staff, transfer of deceased from the place of death into our care, embalming and complete preparation of the body, dressing, cosmetics, basic hair styling and casketing of the deceased; up to 30 minutes of a private viewing/visitation prior to the public viewing/visitation, up to two hours of viewing/visitation, and funeral service/ceremony. Also included are necessary funeral vehicles, guest book, and thank you cards. Cash advance items, merchandise (if applicable), and crematory fee not included.

Cremation Followed By A Memorial Service

A memorial service allows for family and friends to honor the deceased with a service without the body present. The only true difference between this package option compared to the above mentioned Viewing and Service Followed by Cremation, is that the body is not present.

Package Includes :

basic services of funeral director and staff, transfer of deceased from the place of death into our care, minimum sterilization for private family identification during normal business hours (up to 30 minutes), up to two hours of visitation, the memorial service/ceremony, and committal service (if applicable). Also included are necessary funeral vehicles (if applicable), basic cardboard cremation container for the body, one day of refrigeration, guest book, and thank you cards. Cash advance items, merchandise (if applicable) and crematory fee not included.

Cremation Followed by a Graveside Service

This package consists of a service held at the cemetery only without the body present.

Package Includes :

basic services of funeral director and staff, transfer of deceased from the place of death into our care, minimum sterilization for private family identification during normal business hours (up to 30 minutes), and graveside service. Also included are necessary funeral vehicles, basic cardboard cremation container for the body, one day of refrigeration, and thank you cards. Cash advance items, merchandise (if applicable) and crematory fee not included.

Our 7 Step Cremation Process

*We meticulously follow these steps for EVERY cremation we perform.

1. Direct transfer from place of death to funeral home

Once given permission, we will immediately arrange to transfer your deceased loved one from the place of death directly into our care at our funeral home. There will be absolutely no stops in between (e.g. to transfer another decedent) and your loved one remains under our professional care and supervision. If death occurs at a care facility (retirement community, nursing home, etc.) we will require the staff at the facility to document all personal items (if any), which will be accompanying the deceased (e.g. jewelry, pictures, stuffed animals, etc.) to our funeral home.
2. Entry into our care

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3. Optional private family viewing of the deceased

We don’t want you to ever worry that the cremation may take place before you have had your chance to say your final goodbyes. You will be given an opportunity to see your loved one at our funeral home prior to the cremation. Our staff will prepare and dress the deceased in the clothes provided by the family or cover him or her with a sheet and quilt. The facial features will be set (eyes and mouth closed) and your loved one will be placed on a rollaway bed with a pillow in our chapel.
4. Verification of paperwork and permits

Prior to the cremation taking place, one of our certified crematory operators along with another member of the funeral home staff will verify the match between the paperwork, name card, and permits to ensure utmost accuracy. The decedent’s identification card will then be secured to the outside of the cremation chamber door during the cremation process.
5. Cremation by certified crematory operator

Our on-site crematory is operated by certified crematory operators. Our operators are certified by the Cremation Association of North America, a mark of distinction that ensures the most current crematory operating standards and proves our commitment to safe cremation practices with the highest respect and caring for your loved one. Another testimony to our compassion and consideration is our commitment to performing cremation to only one decedent at a time.
6. Retrieval of cremated remains

Once the cremation is complete and the cremated remains have been properly processed at our crematory, we will secure them in our funeral home in preparation for the memorial service or place of disposition (e.g. cemetery or church columbarium), according to your family’s wishes.
7. Assistance on further methods of final disposition and commemoration

DeBord Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory provides the same level of attention and care to the families who bury their loved ones as well as families who choose cremation, assisting with all suitable methods of further disposition. This includes burial of ashes in a family lot, entombment in a columbarium, division and distribution of ashes, scattering of ashes, burial at sea, and other methods of disposition and memorialization.