The Ten Touchstones of Care
1. Your Loved One Never Leaves Our Care
Unlike many funeral homes that outsource cremations to third-party providers, Wade Funeral Home and Crematory has its own onsite crematory. This ensures that your loved one is always under the care and supervision of our certified staff throughout the entire process.
2. Safeguarding Personal Identity
From the moment your loved one enters our care, a personal identification band is placed on them for secure tracking throughout their time with us.
3. Unique Tracking System
Upon arrival, your loved one is entered into our tracking system and assigned a unique identification number, which coincides with a QR identification band. This number is used at every stage of the cremation process along with a specific number that will be stamped into an identification disk, ensuring continuous monitoring. All personal belongings are securely cataloged and stored for return to the family.
4. Family Identification
Before cremation, our team will prepare your loved one by bathing and dressing them in family-provided clothing or a gown. We then arrange for a family member or representative to positively identify your loved one prior to proceeding.
5. Checks and Balances
To ensure full compliance with legal and family authorizations, two staff members—one from the funeral home and one cremation technician—will review and sign off on all paperwork and permits before the cremation is approved.
6. Cremation Log Book
Prior to cremation, all details are recorded in our cremation log book, which includes the name of the individual, the date and time of cremation, their identification number, and the name of the crematory operator. This log is signed by the cremation technician at both the start and completion of the process.
7. Details During the Cremation
A cremation checklist, identification card, and metal identification tag are placed on the outside of the cremation chamber for the entirety of the process, ensuring continuous tracking and verification.
8. Details After the Cremation
Once the cremation is complete, the cremated remains, along with the metal identification tag, are carefully placed into the selected urn. The identification card is filed in our permanent records for future reference.
9. Return of the Cremated Remains
Once the cremated remains are prepared, our staff will reach out to schedule a convenient pick-up time. For your convenience, we also offer personal delivery to your home, a cemetery, or any location of your choosing.
10. Celebration of Life
We offer assistance in planning a funeral or memorial service to celebrate the life of your loved one. This service can be arranged either before or after cremation, providing a meaningful opportunity for family and friends to gather, pay tribute, and share cherished memories.
