Cremation Considerations John Bobbitt    Cremation Considerations Sometimes people come in to make arrangements and say, “We want cremation and we don’t want a funeral.” At that point we can either fill out the paperwork or we can actually serve you (and fill out the paperwork too). It’s always our intention to provide each family with what they ask for. It’s also our intention to help families understand what options are available to them, even with cremation. Rest assured, we want every family to feel they have made wise decisions based on their needs. Although cremation rates have been down last year (2004) from previous years, 29% to 26% nationwide (American Funeral Director magazine, “Listening To Cremation”, August 2005), we are ever mindful of the opinions of families who desire cremation. Out of our experience, we realize many families don’t know what they don’t know. As competent, caring counselors we want to help people understand. No question is out of bounds; no consideration is without significance. You will find us to be people who listen.