Your Best Family Owned and Local Provider for Funeral Home and Cremations in Perry Hall, MD

We are a full-service funeral home offering funeral, burial and cremation services in Perry Hall, MD and nearby areas. Lassahn Funeral Home has always been family-owned and operated since 1864 and from the first call to long after the service has completed, we promise to provide total care and service. We will be here to support and assist you and your family at this tough time, giving you and your family peace of mind. Our licensed funeral directors are experienced professionals who recognize that each family is unique and has its own set of customs and desires. Give us a call at (410) 665-2000.

For more than a century and a half, the Lassahn Family has served the surrounding areas with solutions to funerary needs. We have become THE trusted provider of all things funeral home and cremations in Perry Hall, MD. Having grown to a full-service provider of these services, you can rest assured that we will do everything we can to make your burden a little bit lighter through this challenging time. There is no need for you to be coordinating services between multiple service providers. We package services for affordable pricing and your convenience. 

The procedure of cremation is a means of preparing the deceased remains. The unique final state that cremation provides makes several differing resting places possible beyond cemetery burial. Because the transformation is irreversible, there are a few things to consider, as discussed below.

We have to be certain that all legal requirements are met for a cremation to take place. This may include getting the appropriate agencies (i.e.medical examiners) to sign the permits. In addition, the next of kin must be correctly identified and have the sole power to make this decision. This can happen relatively quickly, but cremation cannot go forward until it is complete. Therefore, the remains will be kept in cold refrigeration while this process unfolds.

Once permits and necessary waiting periods are finished, cremation can begin. The body will be prepared and placed in a hard-sided, lightweight receptacle. This filled receptacle is then loaded within the cremation furnace chamber. After the heat is turned to high, the body will be incinerated within 2-3 hours. The contents within the retort will be allowed to cool thoroughly. All remains will be collected and processed to result in a more uniform consistency. The granular material (mostly bone fragments) will be returned to the family as ‘ashes.’

In many cases, family members can participate (though perhaps somewhat minimally) in the cremation process. Those specifics will have to be coordinated with your funeral director and the staff at the facility. Often a viewing window makes it possible for close relatives to witness the receptacle/casket being placed in the chamber. 

Working with a family-owned and locally-operated private crematory can bring a lot of peace of mind to families seeking the cremation of a loved one. Small businesses have the flexibility to meet the needs of their clients in real-time. Large corporations may need additional time to make policy decisions or exceptions. This is because they are often governed by boards and answer to stockholders. Working with those who will care for your loved one adds a level of security and reassurance around such a tender service.

Of course, there is more to think about than cremation when it comes to laying a loved one to rest. It is possible to combine services for both funeral home and cremations in Perry Hall, MD, or cremation and memorial services. Here are some other death care and honoring solutions we support often:

Burial or Graveside Services: A graveside option may be very relieving for those looking for simple services. It could be smaller or larger. Often this style of service tends to be a bit less formal, but there are no set rules except those required by the burial site.

Traditional or Modern Funeral Options: Full traditional funeral services with funeral wakes and processions may be precisely what you and your family are wanting. These can be lovely and comforting. Modern and customized options are also welcome and appropriate. Funerals are different from styled memorial services by having the deceased at the service.

Life Celebrations or Memorial Solutions: Sometimes, these events are held several weeks or months after the death has occurred. This works well since the body of the departed won’t be at the service. Ashen cremated remains could be at the service if it makes sense, though. Additional planning time can make this a wonderful way to celebrate a beautiful life with unique themes or tributes.

Other Relevant Services: Veterans are absolute heroes in our book, and we take great care to make sure we help you honor them well. Our onsite experts help with all of the details needed to be certain all relevant veteran funeral benefits are applied for and received. There can be other, less common service needs, and we are here to help you with any and all of them.

Putting together plans for funeral home and cremations in Perry Hall, MD, is not an easy task. However, it is possible to face it with the excellent support you will receive from the qualified and highly rated team at Lassahn Funeral Home. 

Can I participate in the cremation?

• The answer to this question varies depending on the specific crematory in charge of your loved one's care, but in general, the answer is "yes." From crematory to crematory, the extent to which you can participate may also differ depending on their facilities. Learn more about cremation services.

How long will it take to cremate my family member?

• Naturally, this question is best answered when we talk specifics like the type of retort or the size of the individual. Usually, it takes 2 - 2 1/2 hours for the cremation process. A cool-down period follows and then the cremated remains are processed for a uniform appearance.

What should I do with my loved one's ashes?

• There are many things you can do with your loved one's ashes including simply taking them home with you for safekeeping. There may come a time when you know exactly what you'd like to do with them, but it may not be right now. The right way to care for them will surface in time. A few funeral homes do offer an ash scattering service that you can avail at an affordable price.