If you have decided that cremation services in Elmwood Park, IL are the right option for your loved one, you may also be thinking about wrapping the body in something before it is cremated. You have a lot of options and this can be a nice way to add a personal touch and something special to the services. If you are trying to decide what to wrap the body in, be sure to keep some of these suggestions in mind to help you make your choice.

Clothing

Some people think that a body can only be cremated if it is nude, but that is not the case. If you choose, you may be able to have your loved one cremated in the clothing of your choice. Some people pick out their own clothing that they want to be cremated in and will ask family and friends to make sure they are cremated in those clothing. You can also pick out an outfit if your loved one didn’t. If you are planning to have a viewing before you have the cremation, you may choose an outfit for your loved one to wear during the viewing and then have them cremated in the same outfits.

Blankets

If your loved one had a favorite blanket that they used you may want to have them cremated in it. The body can be wrapped in the blanket or covered in it before the cremation. This can provide you with a feeling that you have given them something comforting to take into the next life with them or to have when they spend their last moments on earth. If your loved one didn’t have a favorite blanket but you want to have them wrapped in one, you can also make or buy one new for the services.

Material

You may not want to think of your loved one being buried without any coverings and you can make ti simple with a fabric of yoru choice. Some people choose to use something soft and luxurious such as silk and others go for comfort such as fleece or cotton. You will need to make sure you have enough fabric to cover the body or wrap it and make sure the crematory will be happy to use it and won’t mind incinerating the fabric with the body.

When you have to plan cremation services in Elmwood Park, IL and want to be able to wrap our loved one in something to be cremated, you have a lot of options. You can choose any type of covering you choose, as long as the crematory is okay with using the coverings. If you need help making your plans for cremation services, be sure to consider the above tips and ideas. You can also reach out to us for help with all your cremation and funeral plans. Give us a call or stop by to learn more about our services and all the ways we can help you.