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Cremation

Cremation Services in Brooklyn, NY

Whether you’re looking for a funeral home that provides Brooklyn, NY, cremations to respect your loved one’s wishes to be cremated after death or because other circumstances make cremation the right arrangement for your deceased family member, Brooklyn Funeral Home & Cremation Service is here to handle everything. Our highly trained staff has the experience necessary to take care of cremations and other types of funeral arrangements with sensitivity and decorum.

As a locally owned and operated company, we’ll respond quickly when you call us in your time of loss. We’re also pleased to offer excellent customer service that’s evident in the way we listen to you and work to customize your loved one’s arrangements in ways that bring your family some measure of comfort. In addition to dignified cremation services, we also offer: Memorial services, Traditional burials, Pre-planned funeral arrangements.

Remember our name, Brooklyn Funeral Home & Cremation Service, and contact us if you’re ever in need of tasteful final arrangements for a loved one. Don’t forget to ask about our Brooklyn, NY, cremations and the other services we specialize in when you call.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about cremation services.

The actual cremation process typically takes 2-3 hours, depending on various factors. However, the time from death to when you receive the cremated remains is usually 7-10 days. This timeline includes obtaining necessary permits and authorizations, scheduling the cremation, the cooling period after cremation, and processing the cremated remains.

Yes, many families choose to witness the beginning of the cremation process as a way of saying a final goodbye. We can arrange for a small group of family members to be present at the crematory for a brief viewing before the cremation begins. Please let us know in advance if you would like to arrange for a witnessed cremation.

We recommend that all jewelry be removed before cremation, as it will either be destroyed or not be recognizable afterward. You can request that jewelry remain with your loved one, but it cannot be recovered after cremation. Medical devices such as pacemakers must be removed prior to cremation for safety reasons. Prosthetics and other medical devices are typically removed and disposed of properly unless the family requests otherwise.

There are many options for cremated remains, including:
  • Keeping them in an urn at home
  • Burying them in a cemetery plot or cremation garden
  • Placing them in a columbarium niche
  • Scattering them in a meaningful location (following local regulations)
  • Dividing them among family members in keepsake urns
  • Creating memorial jewelry or other keepsakes containing a small portion of the remains
  • Incorporating them into an artificial reef or tree planting
Our staff can discuss these options with you and help you make arrangements that align with your wishes.

Religious views on cremation vary widely. Many Protestant denominations, Buddhism, and Hinduism accept cremation. The Catholic Church now permits cremation, though it prefers that the cremated remains be buried or entombed rather than scattered or kept at home. Orthodox Judaism and Islam traditionally prohibit cremation. If you have religious concerns, we recommend consulting with your religious leader for guidance specific to your faith tradition.

Need Assistance with Casket Selection?

Our compassionate team is available to help you choose the right casket to honor your loved one.

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