Suffolk County Cremation Services

Cremations are gaining in popularity when compared to the regular burial services. This popularity has been gained due to the benefits of cremation services for those who use it. Due to this rise, crematoriums are being used more than in the past. Mt. Pleasant Crematory provides affordable cremation services for people across Suffolk County. We will help you with every step of the process and ensure that you choose the cremation services that are right for you and your loved one. So please, if you are looking for respectful cremation services, then reach out to us today. When you reach out, we can provide you with a free consultation to go over what it is you are looking for.

There are guidelines each crematorium must follow. This is to ensure safe and reliable results. In order to go ahead with any cremation, the correct cremation permits are required. State laws govern who can authorize a cremation and how long after the death can a cremation be done. So, there are licensing and operational requirements for crematories. What this essentially means is that, typically, the next-of-kin gives the okay to the crematory to file for a permit to cremate the remains of a body. This permit typically takes 1 to 2 days to go through.

In addition to our beautiful onsite chapel, we offer several alternative service locations to suit your preferences. Our compassionate staff will work closely with you to select a meaningful offsite location for cremation services, tailored to your needs.

When it comes to placing your loved one’s remains, we provide a range of dignified options, including niches, columbarium, mausoleums, and traditional burial spaces. These choices allow you to select a final resting place that best honors your loved one’s memory.

At Mt. Pleasant of Suffolk County, we are committed to setting a higher standard in cremation care. We continuously seek new and thoughtful ways to enhance our cemetery and crematorium—ensuring they remain respectful, efficient, and, above all, affordable. We believe that honoring a loved one should bring peace, not financial hardship.

There is a strict code of standards that all crematories must follow to ensure that remains are ethically managed and handled. Only one body can be cremated at a time and all of the remains must be cleared from the cremation chamber before another cremation can be performed. Once your loved one is taken into care by a crematory, they will be properly ID’d and tagged in order to avoid any issues during the process. All medical implants will be removed during the preparation for the cremation. Here is how the process unfolds:

1. The deceased is placed into a combustible container that is then placed into the cremation chamber.
2. The cremation process begins by adding intense heat to reduce the body to cremated remains or ashes.
3. During the process, the body is reduced to its base elements and can take from between 1-4 hours. This is dependent on the ability of the machine.
4. The remains following the cremation are then mechanically grounded into a powder resulting is 3-9 pounds of cremated remains.

No casket is required for a cremation. Simply an “alternative container” is required by most state laws. In many instances, a rigid cardboard or plywood container is used. Not needing a casket can save you a significant amount of money. Then there is a direct cremation, which is when the body of the deceased is collected and transferred directly to the funeral home or crematory where an immediate cremation is done. With this, minimal services are required, which can lower the cost too. Not all funeral homes can accommodate this sort of cremation. But we will work with you to ensure that you get the cremation services that are respectful and dignified.