Since 1953 Jardine Funeral Home have been offering full range of funeral services to meet the needs of our clients and their families around Brunswick, OH. We understand that funerals are important rituals in honoring those who have passed away and helping to provide comfort during this difficult time. Whether you wish to plan a burial service or a cremation ceremony, we will work with you every step of the way. Our experienced staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to answer any questions and help guide you through each decision-making process. From pre-planning your arrangements to completing all necessary paperwork and providing grief counseling, we are here for you throughout this process. We take great pride in being able to offer personalized care and support for each family we serve and strive to make you feel as comfortable as possible during this time. At Jardine Funeral Home, we are committed to providing the highest quality of service while respecting all traditions and customs. Let us help you honor those who have passed away with the dignity they deserve. Contact us at (440) 238-7701 today to learn more about our burial and cremation options and how we can best serve you.

Choosing how to have the remains of your loved one or your future self-cared for in connection with final arrangements like a funeral and cremation in Brunswick, OH, is an entirely personal decision. It is also occasionally dependent on the manner of death and state of the remains when they get to the funeral home for this care. However, it helps to have a plan, especially if you are making prearrangements. Let’s take a few minutes and talk about how the body might be prepared for final disposition. 

It is almost always an option to have minimal interventions for the remains to be returned to the earth. Modern preservation techniques are relatively new and certainly are not required by law in most cases. For families wanting to have the remains placed for burial right away, the body can be dressed as desired for interment and scheduled for placement as soon as possible. If a few days elapse while these details are worked out, the body will typically be held in cold storage until burial occurs.  

Preservation processes like embalming can extend the timeline when the body can be tastefully presented for public presentation and viewing. Without intervention, the body begins to deteriorate rapidly through the biological process known as decomposition. If there will be several days or a few weeks before the funeral can be completed, embalming may be necessary. If the body has to be transferred to a long-distance disposition, this technique may be required for crossing international borders on an airplane.  

Embalming cleans the outside and inside of the body with chemical solutions that slow the decay process. The deceased’s blood tissue is pumped from the body while chemicals, including formaldehyde, are infused throughout the tissues in its place. The venous and arterial system makes a delivery route that extends throughout the body. Pumps are used to draw the blood and liquids out of the body and infuse the embalming solution. Large organs may also be injected with the chemical cocktail to hold the body longer. 

Cremation aims to bypass the decomposition process altogether. It is a permanent transformation of the deceased form and results in a smaller amount of remains when complete. Since it cannot be reversed, legal steps to curtail ‘buyer’s remorse’ are often in place. Waiting periods and permits must be fulfilled before cremation can commence.  

The body is cleaned and dressed as desired and kept in cold storage until the procedure can begin. A cremation casket or container is often used to house the remains for the process. This is typically a sturdy, lightweight box made from thin plywood or rigid cardboard. It protects the workers handling the remains and preserves the deceased’s dignity throughout the procedure.  

The cremation casket is set inside the furnace chamber at the appointed time and exposed to intense, focused heat. Within minutes, all the flammable contents will catch flame. The fire consumes most bodies within 90 to 120 minutes. However, some residual tissue, especially bone fragments, will not be subject to burn. These will be processed into dust-like specks called cremains or ashes that can legally be scattered, buried, or kept close by at home.  

Knowing how you want to have the remains prepared for services related to a funeral and cremation in Brunswick, OH, is only part of the decisions needed for final arrangements planning. You will also need to select a funeral home to carry out these arrangements and processes. Finding a provider, you trust is critical to a positive experience.  

Find out everything you can about the funerary provider you are considering hiring for these services. Death care does not lend itself to do-overs, so you need a team that can get it right the first time. Learn how long the company has been in business, the history of ownership, how long it has been under current management, etc. Additionally, read testimonials and reviews to find out how satisfied consumers have been with the establishment overall.  

Another way you can support yourself with a quality provider is to choose one that offers access to every type of death care you might need. You are unlikely to need all the services they provide—however, it simplifies the process of having everything performed and delivered by your trusted team.  

The Jardine family has worked together for nearly six decades, offering death care solutions for three generations of family legacy and tradition. Providing compassionate, quality options for services like a funeral and cremation in Brunswick, OH, sets Jardine Funeral Home apart. To give yourself and your family access to this supportive environment during difficult times, please call us at (440) 238-7701. Our welcoming and comforting facilities are found at 15822 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136. 

Is cremation a substitute for a funeral?

No, cremation is an alternative to earth burial or entombment for the body's final disposition and often follows a traditional funeral service. We can assist you with the necessary information for a funeral with a cremation service following.

What is proper etiquette for a funeral?

It is customary to introduce yourself during funerals, beginning with your name and the relationship you had with the departed. Send your condolences, then go on. Don't take up all the mourners' time. Allow others the opportunity to express their support. Learn more about funeral etiquette.

What are 3 things you can do to comfort a grieving person?

If you're at a loss for words, just make eye contact, squeeze their hand, or give them a comforting hug. Offer your assistance. Ask what can you do to help the grieving person, offer your assistance with a particular activity, such as making funeral arrangements, or simply offer to hang out with you or be a shoulder to cry on. Learn more about grief support.