CREMATION TIMELINE

Steps in the cremation process:

• We bring your loved one into our care. (Immediately)
• We prepare the death certificate and send it to the doctor for certification. (2-5 Days)
• After the doctor completes their portion of the death certificate, we can obtain the cremation permit.
• Once we have the permit, we schedule the cremation within the next 2-3 days.
• When the cremation is complete, we have your loved one's cremated remains ready the next day.

***In summary, the cremation is normally complete in about a week.

• Many families use this time to:
• Choose urns, keepsakes, or final resting place
• Plan memorial service
• Pre-arrange for surviving spouse or other family members. Click Here for more information.

***Please note:

• These times are estimates. Doctors have 10 days to medically certify the death certificate, but most will sign within 2-5 days.
• Once the doctor certifies, we place the order for the official certificates, which usually arrive around two weeks after we place the order.
• By Texas state law, we must wait at least 48 hours from the time of death before the cremation can take place, even if we have a cremation permit.