Cremation After the Funeral Service

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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Cremation rates have been on the rise in the United States for many years, and it’s becoming more and more common for funeral homes to be holding funerals for loved ones who will be cremated. But how does funeral planning work when your loved one will be cremated? Can my loved one be cremated after […]

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What is an Ossuary?

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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Ossuaries are making a comeback as an alternative final resting place for cremated remains. In ancient times as far back as c. 40 B.C.E. Ossuaries were popular among the Jewish population. An ossuary is a chest, box, building, well, cave or site made to serve as the final resting place of human skeletal remains. Historically […]

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What is a Columbarium Niche?

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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A columbarium niche is a final resting place for ashes after cremation. Niches are above ground and are most often built into a wall. The wall is made up of individual compartments that hold an urn containing the ashes of one individual. Columbarium niches are available at many cemeteries and some churches. The niches or […]

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Funeral Word Quiz

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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Find out how much you know about funeral service. Match the definition to the words below. See how well you do. Definitions 1. A chemical process that uses a solution of 95% water and 5% potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide to reduce a body to components of liquid and bone. Bone fragments are retained so […]

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10 Ways to Customize a Funeral

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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Funerals aren’t one-size-fits-all. One of the most important steps in funeral planning is customization. How is this funeral right for your loved one? How are you celebrating your loved one’s life through everything from the floral arrangements to the clothing they’re wearing? What makes this funeral uniquely your loved one’s funeral? Here are a few […]

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