Cremation Services in Weirton, WV

Cremation Services in Weirton, WV - Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Overview of Cremation Services

Comprehensive Cremation Services in Weirton

At Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, we understand the increasing preference for cremation in Weirton and honor this choice with services that reflect a long tradition of dignity and respect. Our cremation services are designed to meet your unique needs and preferences, ensuring that every aspect, whether before or after the cremation, is handled with utmost care and personalization.

Flexible and Customizable Cremation Options

We believe in providing options that enhance and personalize your memorial experience. Cremation at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home does not limit your choices; it expands them. Whether you prefer a traditional funeral service before cremation or a modern celebration of life afterward, our Weirton team is here to guide you through each step.

Plan Your Tribute for the deceased
Grief - Funeral and cemetery

Our range of cremation services includes

Cremation allows families many choices for memorializing a loved one. Some families choose to keep the cremated remains with them at home, inter them in a cemetery, or to scatter the remains over land or water. 

Our staff can assist you with the following memorialization options, among others, for cremated remains: 

  • Traditional viewing or visitation with the body present, followed by cremation.
  • Cremation followed by a memorial visitation at our funeral home.
  • Memorial services or life celebrations at various locations, including your church, our chapel, or reception center.
  • Private family gatherings before cremation.
  • Burial or interment of cremains in your chosen location.
  • Simple cremation without a ceremony.

What to Do With Cremated Remains

The flexibility of cremation allows for various memorialization choices. Our staff in Weirton is ready to assist you with options including:

  • Safekeeping in outdoor niches within mausoleums or chapels.
  • Internment in designated urn gardens or family plots.
  • Scattering in meaningful locations, with options for sea or celestial scatterings.
  • Traditional in-ground burial in family plots or cremation areas of cemeteries.
  • Personalized memorials, including inscriptions on tree plaques, park benches, and custom urns for home display.
What to Do With the Cremated Remains
Memory Tables and Memory Collages

Creating a Memorable Tribute

Our commitment to celebrating life uniquely shines through our Tribute Services. Whether it’s a memory table with personal items, a custom Life Tribute Memorial Video, or webcasting services for distant loved ones, we ensure your tribute is as special as the life it honors.

Special Services for a Unique Farewell

  • Personalized music selections to reflect your loved one’s tastes.
  • Certified Celebrant services for a customized tribute.
  • Traditional bagpipe music to honor your loved one’s memory.
  • Military honors for veterans, including flag ceremonies and salutes.
Life Tribute Memorial Videos
A Bagpiper holding the Bagpipes

Additional Offerings

  • Wildflower Keepsakes for a lasting tribute.
  • Assistance with reception planning in various venues around Weirton.
  • Guidance on choosing eco-friendly cemetery options, including green burials.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cremation

  • Can cremation be eco-friendly?
Memorial Webcasting and Taping of Services

We at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home in Weirton are dedicated to providing cremation services that honor your loved one’s memory in a way that feels right to you. For more information or to start planning your tribute, contact us at (304) 748-3219 or visit us at 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062

FAQ's

Cremation uses far fewer resources than almost any other disposition option but it does have an environmental impact. Cremation requires the burning of fossil fuels, and some older cremation facilities can use significantly more energy compared to newer ones. Even though the cremation process uses significant resources, earth-friendly cremation options can make the process more earth-friendly.

Below are resources that can help you make informed decisions about earth-friendly services. Please call one of our directors or email us for more information anytime.