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- Ramona Sousa

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When families are making the decision of Burial vs. Cremation, it is a very personal choice.

Both procedures are a form of – the word be disposition – how is the body cared for or disposed of.

Cremation definitely has its benefits as far as holding off on a service until family members can, can actually come and gather; and the option of scattering cremains is pretty meaningful to people as well.

For myself, if my wife or one of my children passed away, I would bury them. My father just died – we buried him. Things I like about that is that there is a sense of completeness within the day of the service.

I like the idea of we are living beings, just like every other living organism and going back to the earth is, kind of, what we can give back in our cycle of life.

In the act of burying, we in fact memorialize; we establish a place of permanence at the gravesite. But with cremation, you know, ‘ve done that process, now it’s time memorialize. And so in that way, I think burial is simpler, I think it’s more environmentally sensitive, easy. I think what cremation is not understood by for most people is that it’s an end in itself. A cremation is actually just a process towards what I would call “final disposition”.

The “Burial – Cremation” question is just another form of disposition. Everything prior to that – the ceremony, the closure, saying goodbye to the person, the service, the funeral – that is the same.

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Judith Szabo

Everything was so organized and pertinent to what we needed. Everyone we met was kind, courteous and very helpful during our emotional and challenging time. Thank you so much.

Heather Mayne

They were so prompt on answering any questions and changing things. They were prepared and respected any religious decisions. The process was so seamless and made easy in such a high stress situation.

Tanya Kohar

In the past 2 years Springfield has helped us through the death of my Mother and my Father. Their response and help allowed us to focus on the remaining family rather than worrying about details of the funeral and all the notifications that are required upon a death.

Terry Eldridge

The atmosphere has been nothing but professional during times of grief.  After the passing of my mother, the staff coached me on the next steps and looked after filling in all the government forms that I needed to sign, which took a huge burden off my mind at the time.

Donald McClure

Everyone was so helpful and kind.  There was no pressure.  They provided exactly what we needed.

Diane Greenwood

From the time I called to the completion of all the services, I received compassionate, attentive and professional care.  There was a sense of caring from each staff member.  I was turning over my Mom to their care and I felt very comfortable with everyone.  I felt heard and never felt pushed into any decision.

Katherine Lewis

I have always found the team at Springfield Funeral Home to be VERY caring, kind, considerate and helpful.  I have and will continue to recommend them to anyone who asks which funeral home would I suggest they use.  No other funeral home I have dealt with even comes close to Springfield Funeral Home.

Ethna Tutt

Right at the onset, I was made very comfortable, there was no pressure.  I was made to feel as if I was the only one they had to serve.

Frances Baum

Everything that was arranged for us was perfect.  Our loved one, husband, father, brother was treated with respect.  Thank you for making this difficult time a little more acceptable via your staff’s obvious caring and respect.

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