An Intimate Farewell

An intimate farewell allows families to say their final goodbye to a loved one in private, without the formality and pressure of a traditional funeral service. Investigate the cremation services in Riverside, IL to learn more.

A fully attended funeral ceremony with all of the bells and whistles isn’t the right way for many families to say goodbye to their loved one, but a direct cremation is too far the other way, and they need the opportunity to say a private farewell at the crematorium. The solution for those families is an intimate farewell. It entails a 15-minute time slot at a crematorium for up to 15 people to spend a few final moments with their deceased loved one in the chapel.

What Takes Place at an Intimate Farewell

Intimate farewell allows families to say their final goodbyes privately with a simple, intimate ceremony that feels right for them.

Early in the morning, the bereaved are given a 15-minute time slot in the chapel to spend with their deceased loved one. That time is theirs and they could do as they please. Some families prefer to listen to music the entire time, whereas others may prefer to sit and reflect in silence.

Friends and family members are welcome to speak, sing, or stand near their loved one’s coffin and speak privately to them. The beauty of an intimate farewell is that there is no formal structure, no pressure, and no formula to follow.

The cost of an intimate farewell includes cremation fees, a simple coffin, administration, paperwork assistance, and hand-delivery of your loved one’s ashes to your preferred address. The price also includes the full support of the funeral home in preparing everything for the ceremony, such as uploading your chosen music to the crematorium’s system and assisting the family in preparing readings, poems, and a eulogy if desired. Additional fees, such as urgent collection fees, oversized or bariatric coffin fees, and doctor’s fees, may apply depending on the circumstances surrounding a death, but the funeral’s expert support team will walk you through them if they are necessary.

We assist families in focusing on celebrating the life of someone they love in a way that feels right to them; however, we also recognize that the first stages of grief following the loss of a loved one can bring some of the most difficult days that a person can face. That is why we have a dedicated, professional team to walk you through the entire process from beginning to end. Our staff will speak with you, listen to you, rejoice with you, and lament with you. They will either take your hand and guide you through the process step by step, or they will step back and let you lead the way. Our team will be there for you in whatever way and whenever you need them. We are here to help you arrange a simple direct cremation so that you can celebrate your loved one’s life when the time comes, or a fully attended ceremony to bring the most important people together for one final goodbye. To learn more about our cremation services in Riverside, IL, or to speak with a member of our staff, please call or come by our office if you need help or have any questions about our services.