These are much like a traditional funeral. The body of the deceased, placed in a specially-selected cremation casket or a rental casket, is the focal point of the service. A visitation can take place prior to the funeral service in the funeral home or at your Church and the cycle is completed with the cremation rather than a traditional burial or prior to burial. Once the cremation has occurred, the cremated remains are returned to your family, if that is your choice. You can then decide to scatter, bury, or retain the cremated remains in an urn. In some cases Religious preference will guide your decision regarding the ashes.