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American Heritage Cremation Society

CREMATION WITH CARING - QUALITY - PERSONALIZED SERVICE

A telephone call is all that is necessary to engage our simple cremation program. Our arrangement includes:

Our arrangement is designed for simplicity. As cremation specialists, we are able to begin our services immediately upon being contacted. An American Heritage representative will then make the necessary arrangements with the responsible party. It is not necessary for the responsible party to travel in person to Florida if they are out of the area. Completion of the Death Certificate Information Form below allows us to begin processing the necessary information immediately.

The above services represent all that is necessary for a complete, simple cremation. Our total cost of $1100 is complete. No additional fees or charges are needed to complete the arrangement. If desired, other options such as formal urns and memorial products are available for additional cost, but are not necessary.

For your convenience we accept Visa, Mastercard or Discover, as well as personal check or Cash. If necessary, call for other funding options.

Death Certificate Information Form

WHY ARE MORE PEOPLE CHOOSING CREMATION?

The number of people who prefer cremation is increasing rapidly. In Florida, the percentage approaches 50%, and the numbers are steadily growing in every state. Recent projections by the Cremation Association of North America reflect a national average of 47% by the year 2010. In other developed nations like Japan and the countries of Scandinavia, percentages reach as high as 95%.
Individual reasons for choosing cremation are as varied as the alternatives. High cost of funerals, concerns for the environment, cold-weather constraints, and ease of transportation to distant burial site are just a few. But most people choose cremation for its simplicity.
At American Heritage Cremation Society, Simple Cremation services consist of transportation from place of death; temporary shelter of remains; completion of necessary documents, obtaining permits and authorizations and preparation of death certificate; standard cremation container; cremation procedure; and delivery of cremains to designated destination (providing a selection of permanent urns, if desired).

WHAT IS CREMATION?

Cremation is a computerized thermal process of applied heat and dehydration that reduces the human body to its basic elements. It is accomplished in a special chamber called a retort, taking approximately one to two hours.
The cremated remains (often referred to as "ashes") are called cremains and usually weigh from four to nine pounds. They are enclosed in a sealed heavy polyurethane bag and packaged in a container suitable for transport. Urns, or permanent containers, can be selected and purchased separately if desired. (Artistic designs and materials vary according to individual tastes and/or final disposition requirements of the cemetery or columbarium).
In a religious context, the human body originating from and returning to the basic elements of nature, "dust", is a Biblical principle, expressed in Genesis 2:7 and 3:19, Ecclesiastes 3:20 and 12:7, Psalms 22:29 and 103:14, 1 Corinthians 15:47, and other passages. Natural decay and decomposition is God's immutable law for returning the body to "dust."

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER CREMATION ?

Choices for disposition of cremated remains include:

BURIAL in cemeteries,* urn gardens, at sea or at a National Cemetery for veterans and their spouses.

INURNMENT in a niche of a columbarium in cemeteries, churches and other locations. *

SCATTERING in a memorial garden of a cemetery or church, at-sea, over private property, and a host of other personal options.

KEEP AT HOME in a permanent urn. This is often done with consideration for later transport and or burial.

"KEEPSAKES" are miniature urns or pendants designed to contain a portion of the cremains while the remainder is buried, scattered or inurned.

*If using a private cemetery, you may need to purchase a permanent urn or vault, an opening & closing as well a marker. These are not requirements of American Heritage Cremation Society.

WHY MAKE ARRANGEMENTS BEFORE DEATH?

Prearranging is one of the kindest things you can do for your family because it spares them the burden of making stressful decisions at a time when they may be emotionally unprepared to deal with them. By tending to the matter yourself you gain peace of mind by knowing your wishes will be carried out according to your instructions, as well as not being a financial burden on others. Prearrangements are also the best way to avoid emotional overspending at the time of need.

WHO IS AMERICAN HERITAGE CREMATION SOCIETY ?

American Heritage Cremation Society is a division of American Veritas Group, Inc., a Florida corporation licensed by the Florida Board of Funeral Directors & Embalmers, as well as The Board of Funeral & Cemetery Services for immediate-need and prearranged Simple Cremation services. We are regulated by the State of Florida Department of Professional Regulation and the Department of Banking and Finance. For verification of establishment license # KB 0000397, telephone Department of Business & Professional Regulation at 1-850-488-8690. To verify pre-need sales certificate, license # COA 59-347 3289, call the Department of Banking & Finance at 1-800-323-2627. Memberships include The Cremation Association of North America, the Funeral Ethics Association and other better business & trade organizations.

Society members carry a Membership Card in their wallet. Copies are also made available for family, physician, neighbor, etc. At time of death American Heritage Cremation Society is notified and immediately arranges transport of the deceased from the home, hospital or other location. Meanwhile, American Heritage Cremation Society staff prepares death documents, secures medical authorities signatures and completes death certificates.

If disposition is for burial at a National Cemetery for Veterans, American Heritage Cremation Society staff completes all Veterans Administration paper work on behalf of the deceased.

Comparison for Simple Cremation.

Does the "Simple Cremation" include everything necessary ?

* Does the quoted price include transporting the deceased from place of death to the crematory ?
* Is the charge for refrigeration of the deceased included ?
* Is the alternative container included in the price ?
* Does the price include all errands and paper work ?
* Does the price include any death certificates ?
* Does the quoted price include a local obituary ?
* Does the quoted price include Medical Examiner fee for cremation approval ?
* Does the quoted price include the hard plastic container for the cremated remains ?
* Does the quoted price include delivery of the cremains locally or shipping to a distant location ?

By Registration: Click Here to Start

This is a program for those who have already put funds aside for final expenses, as well as part-time residents or those who do not want to pre-fund, yet would like their arrangements secured.

Upon payment of the registration fee of $25.00, a file containing necessary instructions, personal information and disposition is created and membership cards are supplied. No additional funds will be required until the time of death, when the current price will be due. Registered members coverage is anywhere within the state of Florida. Deaths which occur outside of Florida will be charged the current regional cost at the time of need.

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Prepaid Membership: Click Here to Start

Paid members of American Heritage Cremation Society are guaranteed services wherever death occurs while traveling outside of Florida for an addtional $350.

Once payment is made, the price is "frozen," as the funds for death care services are placed in a state regulated fund payable at death to American Heritage Cremation Society.

By Appointment

Once pre-arrangements are made prices are guaranteed at any date in the future. Otherwise prices a subject to change without notice