Cremation Services

Families who choose cremation appreciate the quality service that we offer. Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory are the only funeral home in Northern West Virginia and Eastern Ohio with an onsite crematory. Located at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home in Bellaire, Ohio, the crematory is maintained and operated by certified cremation technologists. Families who wish to learn more about the cremation process are encouraged to contact us and arrange a time to inspect the crematory. 

Many options are available to those who choose cremation services. Below are some brief descriptions of those options, designed to help you make your decision in planning a cremation funeral.

CREMATION WITH TRADITIONAL FUNERAL 

With this arrangement visitation is held for one or two days, with the deceased viewed in a casket, and concludes with a traditional funeral service, followed by the cremation. Giving friends and family an opportunity to view the deceased helps them in their grieving process. This service can also be personalized with a display of photographs and memorabilia of your loved one. 

CREMATION WITH VIEWING AND FUNERAL ON SAME DAY 

Similar to the service outlined above, this includes visitation and a traditional funeral on the same day, with the deceased viewed in a casket. Cremation takes place after the funeral service. 

CREMATION WITH MEMORIAL SERVICE 

In this arrangement the cremation takes place prior to the memorial service. This memorial service can be held in the funeral home, church, or synagogue, and can be at any time that the family desires 

WHAT DO I DO WITH THE CREMATED REMAINS? 

The cremated remains of the deceased can be given to the surviving family members for them to scatter, using a scattering urn. Some families choose to keep the cremated remains in an urn in their home, or bury them at sea or in a cemetery.