Cremation Information
Cremation Services
We are the only private, locally-owned, and family-operated crematory in the Twin Lakes area.
Your Loved One Never Leaves Our Care
Cremations are performed at our private, on premise crematory located inside Kirby and Family Funeral Home. Even though all funeral homes advertise cremation services, most people are shocked to learn that the cremation process itself is subcontracted out to third parties in unknown, distant locations. We think it is important that you know the difference between cremation and on-site cremation. We wish to emphasize that your loved one never leaves our direct care and never leaves our facilities.
Cremation FAQ's
At Kirby and Family, year in and year out, families surveyed have consistently rated our services as Excellent. Only Kirby and Family makes a 100% satisfaction money back guarantee.
Please note: We do not perform cremations for other funeral homes.
Cremation Packages
Funeral with Visitation, followed by Cremation - $3,495.00
Ceremony in our chapel, a church, or a location of family's choice, with one night or same day visitation. Includes transfer of remains to the funeral home, embalming and other preparation of the body, basic services of the funeral director and staff, 24 hour attention to details, aftercare services and support, notary services, use of facilities, staff, and/or equipment for service, use of facilities, staff, and/or equipment for visitation, assistance with follow-up paperwork, funeral coach and service car, and coordination with service participants. Cremation performed by a Certified Crematory Operator, inside Kirby & Family Funeral Home’s on-site crematory.
Private Family Viewing, followed by Cremation - $2,695.00
One-hour private viewing for immediate family. Includes transfer of remains to the funeral home, embalming, preparation of the body, basic services of the funeral director and staff, aftercare support, 24 hour use of holding facilities, notary services, use of facilities for family viewing, service car, and funeral coach. Family Viewing for immediate family members (parents, spouse, children, siblings). Cremation performed by a Certified Crematory Operator, inside Kirby & Family Funeral Home’s on-site crematory.
Celebration of Life after Cremation $2,495.00
Ceremony in chapel, church, gravesite, or a location of family's choice. Includes transfer of remains to the funeral home, preparation of the body for cremation, basic services of the funeral director and staff, aftercare support, use of facilities and staff for service, assistance with follow-up paperwork, funeral coach and service car, and coordination with service participants. Cremation performed by a Certified Crematory Operator, inside Kirby & Family Funeral Home’s on-site crematory.
Simple Cremation - $1,595.00
Includes transfer of remains to the funeral home, preparation of the body for cremation, basic services of the funeral director and staff, and 24-hour use of holding facilities. Cremation performed by a Certified Crematory Operator, inside Kirby & Family Funeral Home’s on-site crematory.
Permanent Memorialization
In our contemporary society, individuals often find themselves deprived of sufficient time to cope with their losses. The demands of work and the emotional urge to stay occupied can prematurely thrust the bereaved back into their daily routines.
Furthermore, a growing number of families are opting to scatter the cremated remains of their dear ones in cherished locations like the ocean or the skies. Although this may seem appropriate at the moment, it means there isn't a consistent place to reconnect with the cherished memories of the departed.
Having a permanent resting place, whether in a cemetery, mausoleum, or cremation garden, offers a crucial element in the period following a loss. It serves as a central point for remembrance, providing everyone with a special location to visit, whether to reminisce about your loved one or to mark significant occasions. This can help alleviate the pain associated with events like birthdays or anniversaries.
A permanent site for reflection on your loved one becomes a way to link to your family's history. Visiting the resting place of grandparents or great-grandparents can provide children with a connection to their personal heritage, anchoring them in their family's past. It serves as a connection to the love that was shared and truly honors the enduring relationship you maintain – and will always have – with that special person.
Keeping an Urn at Home
This is a common choice and families can select the perfect urn for their loved one.
Placing the Urn in a Columbarium (aka, a “niche”)
Many families find comfort in having a final resting place that they can visit.
Burying the Urn
Similar to a casket, the in-ground burial of the urn allows for a final resting place.
Scattering the Cremated Remains
Some families find comfort scattering the cremated remains in a place that was special to their loved one.