Is cremation a substitute for a funeral? 

No, cremation is an alternative to earth burial or entombment for the body's final disposition and often follows a traditional funeral service. 

Is cremation as a means of disposition increasing? 

According to the Cremation Association of North America (CANA), cremation was the disposition of choice in about 27% of all deaths in the United States in the year 2001. It is projected that the percentage will rise to about 39% in 2010 and 47% in 2025. These figures represent the United States as a whole; individual states may have lower or higher rates of cremation. (Source: Cremation Association of North America) 

So, I've decided on cremation. Can I still have a funeral or a viewing? 

 Yes, quite often some sort of viewing precedes the actual cremation. Your Funeral Home can assist you with the necessary information for a funeral with a cremation following or a memorial service.

So, I've decided that cremation is not the best choice for me. What are my other options? 

As mentioned earlier, cremation is an alternative to earth burial, our San Diego burial staff can assist you in making the proper arrangments, if you decide that an earth burial is the choice for you.

For more information feel free to contact our San Diego Preferred Cremation & Burial office directly at:

(619) 584-7000 phone

(619) 584-7030 fax