At Fuller Cremation Center in Naples, Florida, we do, indeed, try to offer you a home, a comforting and inviting place to gather in remembrance and celebration of lives lived well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fuller Cremation Center
What is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body. Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them.
Does a dead body have to be embalmed, according to law?
The Federal Trade Commission says, "Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation or immediate burial."
Do I have to make different funeral arrangements if I choose cremation?
It really depends entirely on how you wish to commemorate a life. One of the advantages of cremation is that it provides you with increased flexibility when you make your funeral and cemetery arrangements. You might, for example, choose to have a funeral service before the cremation; a memorial service at the time of cremation or after the cremation with the urn present; or a committal service at the final disposition of cremated remains. Funeral or memorial services can be held in a place of worship, a funeral home or in a crematory chapel.
What can be done with the cremated remains?
With cremation, your options are numerous. The cremains can be interred in a cemetery plot, i.e., earth burial, retained by a family member, usually in an urn, scattered on private property, or at a place that was significant to the deceased. (It would always be advisable to check for local regulations regarding scattering in a public place-your funeral director can help you with this.)
Today, there are many different types of memorial options from which to choose. Memorialization is a time-honored tradition that has been practiced for centuries. A memorial serves as a tribute to a life lived and provides a focal point for remembrance, as well as a record for future generations. The type of memorial you choose is a personal decision.
What is memorialization for a cremation?
You might choose ground burial of the urn. If so, you may usually choose either a bronze memorial or monument. Cremation niches in columbariums are also available at many cemeteries. They offer the beauty of a mausoleum setting with the benefits of above ground placement of remains. Many cemeteries also offer scattering gardens. This area of a cemetery offers the peacefulness of a serene garden where family and friends can come and reflect.
Can we scatter the cremated remains?
If you wish to have your ashes scattered somewhere, it is important to discuss your wishes to be scattered ahead of time with the person or persons who will actually have to do the cremation ashes scattering ceremony, as they might want to let your funeral professional assist in the scattering ceremony. Funeral directors can also be very helpful in creating a meaningful and personal ash scattering ceremony that they will customize to fit your families specific desires. The services can be as formal or informal as you like. Scattering services can also be public or private. Again, it is advisable to check for local regulations regarding scattering in a public place-your funeral director can help you with this.
If I am cremated, can I be buried with my spouse even if he or she was in a casket?
Yes — Depending upon the cemetery's policy, you may be able to save a grave space by having the cremains buried on top of the casketed remains of your spouse, or utilize the space provided next to him/her. Many cemeteries allow for multiple cremated remains to be interred in a single grave space.
What services does Fuller Cremation Center in Naples offer?
Fuller Cremation Center provides cremation services and funeral home services, including financing options, urns, and flowers.
What are the operating hours of Fuller Cremation Center?
Fuller Cremation Center is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week.
Does Fuller Cremation Center have wheelchair accessible facilities?
Yes, Fuller Cremation Center has wheelchair accessible entrances and seating, and onsite parking is available, including free parking lots.
Is embalming required by law for funeral services at Fuller Cremation Center?
Embalming is not required by law except in certain cases, but it may be necessary if a funeral with viewing is chosen. Alternatives such as direct cremation or immediate burial are also available without embalming.
Can cremated remains be buried with a spouse who was casketed?
Yes, depending on the cemetery's policy, cremated remains can be buried on top of or next to the casketed remains of a spouse, often sharing the same grave space.
What options are available for memorialization after cremation?
Options include ground burial of urns with bronze memorials or monuments, cremation niches in columbariums, and scattering gardens at cemeteries for reflecting and remembrance.
Are there any nearby places where customers can relax or get services before or after visiting Fuller Cremation Center?
Yes, nearby places include Eskap Head Spa for day spa services, The Best Nail Studio and Herbaluxe Organic Skincare for beauty and holistic treatments, and Community Table Restaurant for dining.
How can nearby businesses like Dunkin' or Western Prime Burger enhance the experience when visiting Fuller Cremation Center?
Visitors can easily access nearby Dunkin' for coffee and donuts or Western Prime Burger for a meal, providing convenient options for refreshment before or after funeral services.
Is there convenient parking available at Fuller Cremation Center and in nearby areas?
Fuller Cremation Center offers onsite parking with free parking lots available, making it easy for visitors to find parking when attending services. Nearby storage and service facilities are also accessible.
How might the proximity of real estate agents and legal services benefit families planning funerals at Fuller Cremation Center?
Nearby real estate agents like Nieruchomosci na Florydzie and legal services such as Molenaar Law PLLC can assist families with property matters and legal guidance during the funeral planning process.