Carrying On a History of Excellence

Pre-Need Services

Pre-need services are available at Stroud-Lawrence. It is our experience that putting ones wishes in writing is not only therapeutic, but seems to offer help for the survivors when death does occur. You can save your family from that added burden at a time of great emotional stress by taking the time now to reflect on some very important decisions. It is not necessary to pay for funerals in advance of need, but many families want this and Stroud-Lawrence has a variety of programs available.

By preplanning your funeral, you'll not only relieve your loved ones of difficult decision making, you'll also gain the peace of mind that comes from knowing your wishes will be carried out.

Cremation

Cremation has become a very acceptable manner in which to dispose of human remains. Although a significant number of families still bury their dead, many have opted for cremation.

Most of those have selected a service where the body can still play an important part of the funeralization process yet still be cremated at an appropriate time. Stroud-Lawrence has offerings whereby a rental casket (some families refer to it as a "ceremonial casket") is used therefore making the purchase of a casket unnecessary.

Most families who choose cremation often find comfort in having a viewing, either private or public, prior to cremation and most still bury the cremated remains in a cemetery and mark the grave in the traditional style.

Embalming

Embalming is the process of preservation, disinfection and restoration, or attempted preservation, disinfection and restoration of a dead human body by a practitioner who is licensed by the state of Ohio. This individual not only satisfied the necessary mandated college requirements, but must attend annual continuing educational programs.

Embalming has existed since early-recorded history and practiced throughout many lands and cultures. In the United States, the vast majority of bodies are embalmed.

The embalming process begins with the thorough washing and disinfection of the body. Embalming chemicals are injected into the body through one or more accessible arteries, while body fluids are drained through corresponding veins. Embalming chemicals kill bacteria and preserve the body by changing the physical structure of the body's proteins. This change allows the body to be sanitized and temporarily preserved.

Embalming is not routinely required by law, but is necessary if the funeral process is to include viewing and/or the body present. Additionally, embalming may be required if death is due to certain diseases or if final disposition is not made within a prescribed period of time.

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