Why Cremation Providers Should Have a Guarantee
Unfortunately, not all cremation providers can be trusted to take the utmost care with your loved ones. You only need to read the national and local headlines below to see stories of cremation mix-ups. Whether caused by lack of attention or intentional corner-cutting, cremation mistakes can have devastating effects on mourning family and friends.
If you are considering cremation, why take a risk when you can have a guarantee from a Cremation with Confidence™ provider? This 10-step process ensures all cremated remains are treated professionally, and that they are never given to a third-party crematory. With Cremation with Confidence™, you get peace of mind.
Owner of cremation service in Klamath Falls arrested
KOTI-TV NBC2, March 3, 2020
Uniontown funeral home director faces more charges after cremated remains found in storage unit
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 27, 2019
Two Mesa funeral directors lose licenses after allegations crematory mishandled bodies
Arizona’s Family, June 4, 2019
Cremation mystery besets family: 2 sets of ashes for 1 man
Fox News, April 16, 2019
Finger-pointing and admission of a mistake after family given wrong ashes for deceased mother
CBS 46, December 25, 2018
Shutdown of Funeral Home That Also Ran Body Brokerage Roils Town
U.S. News, March 13, 2018
Utah mortuary fined $10K, put on probation after employees allegedly mixed up ashes, stole jewelry
St. George News, November 16, 2017
His mother’s ashes were lost in the mail. In his search, he’s found only frustration — and fury.
The Washington Post, October 24, 2017
Those who dealt with Flint funeral home not surprised by state shutdown
Mlive Michigan, July 12, 2017
Alert: Heritage Cremation Providers
National Funeral Directors Association News, June 29, 2017
Family Asks for Help After Cremation Mix-Up
ABC 6, Columbus Ohio, December 15, 2016
Family Claims LA Coroner’s Office Cremated Loved One in Apparent Mix-up
ABC 7, Los Angeles, October 28, 2016
After Funeral and Cremation, a Shock: The Woman in the Coffin Wasn’t Mom
New York Times, March 21, 2016
Cremation Scandal in Texas
My Fox Houston, July 19, 2012
Former Funeral Home Director Accused of Cremation Abuse and Fraud
CBS Chicago, December 2, 2010
How Cremation Works: Cremation Regulation and Scandal
How Stuff Works
Arizona Crematory Admits To Mishandling Bodies
East Valley Tribune, May 18, 2011
Cremation scandal stretches from Kansas City to New Mexico
McClatchy Newspapers, April 2, 2010
Wrong Body Cremated
WTVY – Alabama, December 30, 2009
County probes funeral home that cremated wrong body
Houston Chronicle, April 1, 2009
Cemetery Scandal in Chicago
Associated Content, July 10, 2009
Another mortuary mistake: Alabama man given cremated remains of a stranger instead of his wife
Jacksonville Injury Lawyer Blog, January 7, 2009
Cremation Errors Result In Grief and a Lawsuit
California Injury Blog, October 17, 2007
Scandal, Uncertainty Spur Crematory Probe
February 25, 2005, Boston.com
US Crematorium Scandal Deepens
February 19, 2002, BBC News