Cremation Information

Although cremation has steadily increased in popularity in the United States for the past 50 years, there is still much mystery about the practice. it is a topic we often get a lot of questions about. What is cremation? How does cremation work? Why should I choose cremation vs. burial? These are some just a few of the questions we hear from Ohio families.

This section of our website gives the cremation facts you need, and gives you an idea of what we can offer you in terms of our Ohio cremation services. There are a lot of myths out there about cremation, and we intend to help families learn the truth.

The Cremation Decision

As you begin to learn about cremation from our resources below, keep these questions in mind when deciding if cremation is right for you or your loved one.

1) What kind of feeling does cremation give you? What about burial? Based purely on emotion, which one do you feel better about?

2) How much are you willing to spend? Is cost a major concern for you when it comes to end-of-life planning?

3) Are you religious? What stance does your religion take on cremation? Will this spirituality have any impact on your decision to choose cremation?

4) Are you an environmentally conscious person?

5) What do your family member’s think about cremation?

Perhaps the decision for cremation is an easy one for you. But if it is not, go through the pages below to improve your understanding. If you want an even more comprehensive look at cremation, please download our eBook, Cremation: Everything You Need to Know.

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Cremation Information

Cremation Options

Conner & Koch has some of the most affordable cremation services in Kettering and Bellbrook, Ohio. Click here to see some of our more popular cremation services.

The Cremation Process

Cremation has been around for centuries but there have been many changes in the process over the last half-century. Today, families can choose either traditional cremation or alkaline hydrolysis.

Why Choose Cremation

More and more people are choosing cremation over burial. Learn some of the reasons for this trend.

Frequently Asked Questions on Cremation Services

Are you struggling to answer the question "what is cremation"? Are you curious about what's involved in making the cremation decision; or wonder if you can be involved in your loved one's cremation? This is the right page for you.

History of Cremation

We have outlined the history of cremation and discuss when it first began.

Cremation Myths

There are many misconceptions about cremation and how it works. We have listed some of the top cremation myths and the truth behind them.

As cremation experts, we promise families:

- Attention to Detail

Our amazing staff takes care of all the permits, documents, and paperwork that needs to be filled out.  

- Respectful Care of the Deceased

You can trust that we show the respect and compassion that your loved one deserves. Each one of our cremation operators have been thoroughly trained to properly handle the body during the cremation process.

- Efficiency with the Cremation Process

We have mastered the cremation process. Although we have extreme attention to detail, we also work with efficiency to return your loved one’s ashes to you.

- Knowledge and Communication

As cremation experts we not only know everything about cremation, but we will also take the time to explain anything you want to know about the process. We full transparency in our business practices.  

- Safekeeping of Your Loved One’s Ashes

We notify you as soon as your loved one’s ashes are ready to be returned to you. In the meantime, we safeguard the ashes until you are ready to receive them.

Families from Bellbrook, Dayton, Kettering, Centerville, and Beavercreek have turned to us time and time for reliable and affordable cremation services. We do not believe any other funeral home can match our expertise when it comes to cremation. Call us today at 937-848-6651 to learn more about our cremation services.