National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC

Category: Cremation service in Charlotte, North Carolina

Address: 5400 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212, USA

Phone: +17045378414

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

tim spero

Apr 20, 2022

They handle first my father then my mother did a great job always there to answer questions and to give updates

Holley Drye

May 11, 2021

Funeral arrangements are something no one ever wants to think about, let alone deal with. Chris and National Cremation Service really stepped up to the plate for me when my best friend passed unexpectedly, and had no surviving family to handle final arrangements. Chris never left me feeling pressured to make a decision, he was very clear in explaining state timelines for resolving final arrangements, and presented options and prices without coloring them with his personal opinions. He offered recommendations when asked, and clarified choices if options were confusing. He never made me feel judged when we were discussing the difference between the most economical and most aesthetic choices, and I would have felt comfortable going with the most cost-effective choice. I never felt as though my decisions were about "the bottom line," and always felt as though the focus was on what my best friend would have wanted and with what I would be comfortable. I hope it will be a very long time before I have to work with Chris on a professional level again, but will have no hesitation in doing so if needed or referring others to do so if asked.

Sandy Warren

Feb 11, 2021

My Mom had per-arranged this plan,. We used it for my father I was familiar with the process. Pr-arranged makes things smooth and easy on the family left behind. I found the director knowledgeable, timely in responses and straiht forward about length of time given the Covid restrictions. We are pleased with the service.

Victoria Barkley

Oct 29, 2020

If the office is open, why is an answering service taking calls for your Charlotte office. Still waiting for a death certificate going on 4 weeks now, because your company spelled the name wrong. This is holding up benefits for the spouse, totally unacceptable!! Update.....and now a week later, the attorney for the bank has found that you input his social security number incorrectly...totally disgusted with your incometence!!

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Questions & Answers

I have prearranged with National Cremation and I make payments on a payment plan. How do I stop or change my payment plan?

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National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC | Oct 8, 2021

Call our offices or toll free number regarding any payment questions

If I choose National Cremation, what happens upon my death? What does my family need to do?

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National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC | Oct 8, 2021

We have worked to simplify the process and alleviate the planning burden for your loved ones. At the time of death, your family or representative calls us. We are available day and night, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our experienced staff gathers the necessary information, arranges necessary paperwork, and arranges for the body to be transferred to our care. We typically arrive in a plain vehicle. We take the body to our nearest facility to await cremation. After the proscribed waiting period, the body is cremated, remains are placed in a temporary container, and the remains are transferred to an authorized member of your family or representative.

What if I prearrange with National Cremation and then move?

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National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC | Oct 8, 2021

As the oldest and largest cremation provider in the nation, the National Cremation has a network of locations to honor your arrangements.

How can I make sure that my wishes will be honored once I’m gone, especially if my family wants something different, like a ground burial?

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National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC | Oct 8, 2021

Making your final wishes clear, both in advance and at the time of death, is the best way to ensure your final wishes will be met. Complete our Planning and Discussion Guide and discuss your choices with your family. A preplanned and prepaid cremation that locks in services and payment helps ensure your wishes will be followed.

What if my family can’t decide on one place for the cremated remains?

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National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC | Oct 8, 2021

An advantage of cremation is the flexibility it offers. When family members have more than one wish for a final resting place, cremated remains can be divided. Smaller amounts of remains can be scattered in different locations or given to different family members for care.

Is scattering my ashes legal?

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National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC | Oct 8, 2021

Yes, all states allow scattering of ashes. Some states require permits, particularly in state and national parks. Ashes may be scattered at sea three miles or more from land. Reporting and conditions may apply. Scattering on private property is prohibited without the permission of the property owner.

What is an urn?

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National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC | Oct 8, 2021

An urn is a vessel, or container, used to hold cremated remains. A wide variety of urns are available from a simple box to elaborately decorated containers of wood, metal, glass, or clay.

If I am cremated, and my spouse chooses ground burial, can my ashes be placed in the same gravesite that my spouse has?

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National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC | Oct 8, 2021

Each cemetery has its own policies and must follow state law, so check with the cemetery. Cremation burials are increasingly common, sometimes with multiple containers of cremated remains in one cemetery plot.

What if I want a memorial service?

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National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC | Oct 8, 2021

An advantage of cremation is that it offers flexibility. Families may choose to memorialize their loved one with a funeral prior to cremation or a memorial service after cremation. The memorial service can take place with or without the cremated remains. Cremation allows a celebration of life in any way, and at any time, you choose.

Can my Social Security and/or Veterans Benefits be used if I select cremation?

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National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC | Oct 8, 2021

Visit the Social Security Administration website or the Department of Veterans Affairs website for the most current information. In short, the answer is yes, but restrictions and dollar limits apply.

Is it possible for my loved ones to witness the cremation process?

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National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC | Oct 8, 2021

Yes, just let us know in advance so we can arrange a mutually convenient time.

How can my family be sure the ashes they receive are mine?

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National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC | Oct 8, 2021

The National Cremation follows strict internal procedures to ensure proper identification of the deceased throughout the cremation process. We will not breach your trust. Identification of the deceased is first established at the place of death; an identification band is placed around the ankle. The ankle band includes several pieces of information including name, date of birth, date of death, and location, to prevent identification confusion. Before the deceased is removed from the place of death, the identification band is rechecked against any paperwork and identification tags. At the crematory, an assigned stainless steel identification disc, linked to the record of the deceased, is placed with, and remains with, the body. Following cremation, the identification disc is placed in the urn with the cremated remains.

Is there any special preparation required prior to cremation?

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National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC | Oct 8, 2021

Families should remove all jewelry and mementos from the deceased prior to cremation. Also, families must notify the cremation provider if any medical devices are present.

Is embalming necessary for cremation?

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National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC | Oct 8, 2021

No, embalming is not necessary for cremation.

Is a casket required?

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National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC | Oct 8, 2021

While individuals and families may choose a casket, or rent a casket for a funeral or memorial service prior to cremation, a casket is not necessary for cremation. When a casket is not chosen, the deceased is placed in a combustible, environmentally safe container for respectful handling during the cremation process.

How soon after death can cremation take place?

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National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC | Oct 8, 2021

The deceased stays in a safe, climate-controlled environment while death and cremation documents are processed. Many states have a specific waiting period, for example, two days, and require authorization for cremation by a coroner or medical examiner.

Do all religions accept cremation?

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National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC | Oct 8, 2021

Most religions permit cremation; some recommend it. Support for cremation is not universal among faiths, however. Consult your religious advisor with any questions about the appropriateness of cremation in your faith.

How can I tell if I am getting a reputable firm to handle the cremation?

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National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC | Oct 8, 2021

During cremation, a dead body is burned and vaporized at high temperatures, leaving only ashes. The ashes are specifically from the destruction of bone. Other tissues are vaporized.

What are cremated remains?

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National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC | Oct 8, 2021

Cremated remains, or cremains, are the ashes that remain following the cremation process.

What is cremation?

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National Cremation Service - Charlotte, NC | Oct 8, 2021

During cremation, a dead body is burned and vaporized at high temperatures, leaving only ashes. The ashes are specifically from the destruction of bone. Other tissues are vaporized.

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