Why Families Choose Cremation with Turner-Hyde Funeral & Cremation Services
Choosing how to honor a loved one is a deeply personal decision. For many families, cremation offers a meaningful, simple, and affordable way to say goodbye—without unnecessary complexity or expense.
A Practical and Affordable Choice
Cremation is often significantly more affordable than traditional burial. By eliminating costs such as burial plots, vaults, and caskets, families can avoid financial stress during an already difficult time. Our goal is to provide dignified cremation services at a fair, transparent price.
Simplicity During a Difficult Time
Cremation allows families to focus on what matters most—remembrance and healing. There is no rush to make immediate arrangements for a service, giving families the flexibility to plan a memorial when and how they choose.
Flexible Memorial Options
With cremation, families have complete freedom to honor their loved one in a way that feels right:
- A traditional memorial service or a celebration of life
- A private family gathering or a public service
- Keeping cremated remains in an urn, scattering them in a meaningful place, or sharing keepsakes among family members
There is no single right way—only what feels most meaningful to you.
A Choice That Fits Modern Families
Many families live far apart or move over time. Cremation allows loved ones to remain close, without the obligation of maintaining a gravesite in one location. Memorials can be personal, portable, and deeply meaningful.
Environmentally Conscious Option
For families concerned about land use and environmental impact, cremation can be a thoughtful alternative. Options such as biodegradable urns and natural memorials provide additional peace of mind.
Honoring Personal Wishes
More individuals are choosing cremation in advance. Selecting cremation helps families fulfill their loved one’s wishes while reducing uncertainty and emotional burden during a time of loss.
Turner-Hyde Offers Compassionate Cremation Care You Can Trust
We are here to guide you through every step with respect, clarity, and care. Our experienced staff handles all arrangements so you can focus on remembering your loved one.
If you have questions or would like to speak with us, we are available 24/7 to help
We can be reached at 724-758-4504
Traditional Funeral Service followed by Cremation
Even with cremation, a family can still choose to have a visitation and funeral service in our funeral home or your church. With a Funeral Service before your cremation, you do not have to purchase a casket and can usually save when you compare Full Service Cremation vs Full Service Burial
However instead of in-ground burial, the funeral will be followed by cremation. Depending on your wishes, the cremated remains may be either returned to your family for storage in an urn, scattered, or interred in a columbarium. This option will include fees for the funeral services as well as the fees associated with the cremation itself. We have a selection of cremation urns, if you wish to purchase one.
Memorial Service
With a Memorial Service after cremation, you and your family can have a beautiful Memorial Service or Celebration of Life in our chapel or in your church. These services are held with just an urn present, or even a simple photo of your loved one. Our funeral home has created special package to provide everything you need to create a beautiful service. We also have a selection of cremation urns, if you wish to purchase one.
Simple Cremation-We also offer 100% online Direct Cremation Arrangements, if requested. Just give us a call and we can provide you with all the e-signature documents and e vital statistics documents that can be completed in the comfort of your home. We are only a call away: 724-758-4504
When all you want is cremation. This is our most affordable method of cremation. There are no services and upon a death, our firm brings your loved one into our care, we preform the cremation and return your loved one's cremated remains to you. This package is all inclusive and does include a temporary urn.
