CONTENTS

3 Introduction

4 Planning Your Cremation

6 About the Cremation Process

9 Keepsakes

Cremation Urns, Cremation Jewelry, and More

12 Conclusion

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INTRODUCTION

When a loved one passes away, surviving friends and family members should

spend time supporting and embracing one another – not feeling overwhelmed

by the details and expenses associated with planning a memorial. That is why

we created a cremation service designed to ease the burden on families and

pay tribute to the passing of loved ones in a personal and honorable way.

Fares J. Radel Funeral Homes and Crematory has clients throughout Cincinnati

and Northen Kentucky. For over 150 years, we have been providing dedicated

service that meets the needs of our famlies and exceeds their expectations

throughout the planning and cremation process. We have our own crematory

in Cincinnati, and we also network with thousands of other crematories that

can serve our clients wherever they may be.

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Why Cremation?

Making the decision to be cremated or have a loved one cremated is a very

personal one. Today, more and more people are choosing cremation. In 1960,

less than 4 percent of people chose cremation. By 2010, the number had risen

to more than 40 percent and is expected to reach more than 55 percent by

2025.

There are many reasons why our clients choose cremation. For some, it is a

matter of personal preference. For others, cremation is about practicality and

flexibility. It also provides greater flexibility for families who wish to relocate,

but are reluctant to leave a loved one’s grave site behind. Furthermore,

choosing cremation does not mean sacrificing memorial services. In fact, some

families find there are even more memorial options available with cremation

than there are for traditional burials.

If you have decided that cremation is right for you or otherwise have questions

about the cremation process, contact Fares J. Radel Funeral Homes and

Crematory to speak with one of our helpful advisors. We are happy to assist

you in planning and making your arrangements at a time most convenient for

you.

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PLANNING YOUR CREMATION

Planning for cremation is as important as planning for any other life event. Life

is full of milestones – education, marriage, parenting, the purchase of a home,

and eventually retirement. We plan for each of them and also prepare for the

unexpected, such as fires and floods. Advance preparation offers security for

the future and peace of mind during difficult circumstances. It only makes

sense to treat your final arrangements with the same detailed attention,

removing the burden from your family and ensuring your memory is preserved

according to your wishes.

Pre-Planning: a Gift to Loved Ones and Yourself

The loss of a loved one is a difficult and stressful time for friends and family,

who are often left with just days to commemorate an entire life. When you pre-

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plan your cremation and memorial, loved ones are alleviated of the burden of

planning a service. They can relax knowing that every detail is accounted for

instead of spending hours making arrangements at a funeral home. Instead of

making rushed decisions, they can spend their days supporting one another

with the comfort of knowing your final arrangements were made according to

your wishes.

It is never too early to begin pre-planning a cremation. In fact, many are

surprised at the peace and reassurance the process provides. Our staff is

highly trained and experienced in helping clients straighten out their affairs

and document their wishes in detail. Working together, we create a dignified

plan that ensures your final wishes are carried out exactly as you specify.

The Pre-Planning Process

We have streamlined the cremation

planning process to be as simple and

straightforward as possible. We want

to allow each of our clients plenty of

time to reflect on their wishes and

concerns. For your convenience, we

offer two options for pre-planning

– in-home and in-office. Depending

of your preferences, one of our

cremation planning representatives can visit you at your home to begin the

planning process, or you can schedule an appointment to meet with us here at

Fares J. Radel Funeral Homes and Crematory.

We offer a simplified cremation-planning checklist, which one of our staff

members will be happy to review with you in detail. The checklist and planning

meeting are designed to cover all bases, answering any questions you may

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have and permanently documenting your wishes and desires for safe-keeping.

During our meeting, we will discuss your biographical information, making

it easy for loved ones to remember your life achievements and other details

after your passing. We also review memorial options, including information

about monuments and markers.

In addition, we will review your options for advance payment and working with

Fares J. Radel Funeral Homes and Crematory. When you pre-pay for cremation,

both you and your family have peace of mind knowing there is no financial

burden in your final arrangements. Families do not worry about how they will

pay for cremation, and you rest knowing your prepaid investment is safe and

secure. In fact, the security of your funding is guaranteed.

For clients who are concerned about the expense, our team is knowledgeable

in understanding Medicaid guidelines. We can help you determine your

eligibility for Medicaid assistance and place your Medicaid spend down in the

safety of an irrevocable trust.

If you have not made your final arrangements, there is no better time than

now to make these important decisions. Contact Fares J. Radel Funeral Homes

and Crematory to schedule an opportunity to review your options today.

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ABOUT THE CREMATION PROCESS

The loss of a loved one is a highly emotional experience that leaves survivors

to cope with many different thoughts and feelings in the days that follow. At

Fares J. Radel Funeral Homes and Crematory, we strive to streamline every

detail of the cremation process so that loved ones making final arrangements

will feel comfortable and supported. We care deeply about our clients and

their families and we are committed to providing cremation services with

dignity and distinction.

Home Arrangements

We start by offering in-home arrangements to remove the need for visiting a

funeral home after a loved one’s death. This is a no-cost service provided to

our clients during which we will meet to discuss options for cremation and any

other details that were not specified in the pre-planning process. Our clients’

families simply sign authorization forms, and we handle every detail from start

to finish.

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Please ask our staff for more information reguarding visitations & memorial

services.

Our Services

Following the meeting, Fares J. Radel Funeral Homes and Crematory

immediately goes to work, going above and beyond to ensure every wish is

carried out exactly as planned. We will file the Death Certificate at no extra

charge, as well as run death notices in the newspaper on behalf of the family at

no extra charge. We also offer, at no cost, an online obituary where loved ones

can leave their sympathies for the family.

Cremation occurs at our own crematory, open only to our clients. We have

an open-door policy and invite the family to come tour the facility and learn

more about the cremation process. Once a family’s loved one arrives at our

on-site crematory, we take thorough measures to see the body through the

cremation process, eliminating the possibility of mistake or confusion. We take

every precaution to ensure that the ashes we return to loved ones are certified

authentic and delivered in the urn or memorial container selected by the

family.

Continued Support

We help families connect with

grief counselors and support

groups following cremation.

Death is difficult for many

to process, and support

organizations may provide the

tools and experience necessary to move on in a healthy and respectful way.

We also work on behalf of families to notify the Social Security Office of a

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death, and inform family members of any benefits they may be entitled to

receive.

We provide special services for

veterans, taking steps to acquire

a veteran’s flag and designated

grave markers. We also provide a

complimentary veteran’s copy of

the death certificate. If requested,

the cremated remains can be

buried in a veteran’s cemetery at

no cost to the family. We continue

to offer support after the services and cremation are complete. Our staff is

happy to assist surviving family members in applying for veteran’s benefits if

they qualify.

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KEEPSAKES

There are countless ways to memorialize a loved one following cremation.

While some choose to scatter ashes or bury them in a marked grave, others

choose to celebrate the life of a loved one with a beautiful urn, customized

jewelry, or some other type of unique memorial. Doing so offers family

members the opportunity to honor a personal loss in a way that is both lasting

and meaningful.

Cremation Urns

Urns come in many types and styles, with options that range far beyond the

traditional design, shape and color. In fact, many families choose urns that

reflect a loved one’s personality or interests. For example, many choose eco-

friendly urns designed to be both natural and bio-degradable. Some are made

from clay or salt, while others are designed to portray a beautiful scene in

nature.

Stone is another type of cremation urn used to honor the life of an individual.

We offer traditional urns made of beautiful, polished granite, as well as a

cultured marble collection that is available for personalized engraving. Both

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granite and marble urns come in beautiful shades of color, as well as some

alternative shapes and styles.

Metal urns are another popular choice, of which we feature a vast collection

suitable to nearly any preference or style. Our metal urns come in shades

of bronze, pewter, silver, copper and gold, each of which are etched with

ornate designs that are attractive and impressive. We even offer a black metal

cremation urn option, which looks extremely elegant when inscribed with a

personal message.

Whether a loved one’s ashes will be contained in a single urn or divided

separately between multiple people, our staff is happy to help family members

determine which urn is right for them. In addition to stone, metal and eco-

friendly urns, we also offer other unique containers, include hand-painted

porcelain urns and beautiful wooden chests. Most can even be customized

with an inscription, and some provide accompanying displays for a favorite

portrait.

Cremation Jewelry

Another way to celebrate the life of a loved one is by selecting from our

beautiful line of cremation jewelry. As the weeks and months go by, wearing

these styles and designs ensure a lost loved one is forever remembered in a

special way. Cremation jewelry is artistic in nature, providing a combination of

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personal expression and memorial in a single, elegant piece. For some, having

a tangible reminder of a loved one is both comforting and an effective way of

feeling they are somehow close. We are happy to assist loved ones in selecting

a beautifully crafted piece from our vast cremation jewelry collection.

We offer many different keepsake pendants that can be added to a simple

chain, such as a bracelet or necklace. These pendants come in brass, stainles

steel, pewter, gold vermeil, sterling silver, 14K gold and titanium, and they are

available in both small and large sizes. Some pendants may simply serve as

a reminder of a loved one’s personality, whereas others provide ornate and

discreet ways of carrying a small amount of a loved one’s cremains at all times.

We also offer beautiful, hand-crafted cremation art glass that can be worn as

jewelry or displayed as a decorative memorial piece in a home. Art glass is

made using some of the ashes after cremation. The result is a stunning, multi-

colored piece of glass formed into a unique shape, such as a heart, flame, or

necklace pendant.

CONCLUSION

At Fares J. Radel Funeral Homes and Crematory, we know that loss is never

easy. However, we believe that it should always be uncomplicated and worry-

free. As loved ones grieve, we are honored to assist with the burden of the

many obligations often faced following a loss. For over 150 years we have

been accommodating the needs of our members and their families. During

that time, we have built a reputation for being the ‘Caring Choice’ for final

arrangements.

We believe that cremation is highly dignified and offers our clients the greatest

flexibility for memorializing a loved one. Our focus is on serving our clients

throughout the planning and cremation process, and to provide supportive

services during the grieving period. It’s never easy to mourn the loss of a loved

one, but it is always less stressful when surrounded by a strong system of

support.

If you are deciding between traditional burial or cremation for yourself,

or considering cremation for a loved one, we can help. We welcome the

opportunity to speak with you about your questions and concerns and help

you determine if cremation is the right choice for your final arrangements.

Cincinnati

5950 Kellogg Ave.

Cincinnati, Ohio 45230

513-231-2000

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Newport, Kentucky 41071

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