Cremation Options
Why the Amos Family is the right choice for your cremation services.
Since 1979, the Amos Family has operated its own crematory. We were the first funeral home in either Johnson or Wyandotte County to operate their own crematory. We invite you to inspect our facility. We also invite you to witness the cremation process if you desire.
You are assured that you will receive your loved one’s remains.
How do we achieve this?
The Amos Family and their staff adhere to a strict procedure which insures that we deliver our promise to you. All staff involved in the cremation process sign a pledge to adhere to these standards. We pledge to you that we will treat your loved one with the same respect and dignity as if we were caring for our own family member.
1. The Amos staff answers the phones personally 24 hours a day. Our professional staff transfers your loved one into our care.
2. Your loved one never leaves our care because we operate our own crematory. The Amos Family controls every step of the process. We do not contract with outside transfer companies or offsite crematories.
3. We utilize an 11 step cremation process.
4. A cremation certificate is generated and accompanies the decedent throughout the entire process. Each step is documented by the staff involved. This insures that we maintain the proper chain of custody.
5. The Amos staff includes nationally accredited crematory operators certified by the Cremation Association of North America.
6. Your loved one is placed in the cremation container of your choice for identification by the next of kin or their representative. Depending on the level of service you select, identification will take place in the chapel or in the crematory area.
7. To insure privacy and promptness, we hand deliver the death certificate to the doctor and we contact the coroner or medical examiner.
8. As an added security measure, the Amos Family requires that your loved one be identified by the next of kin or their representative prior to the cremation taking place. This identification will take place at a mutually agreed time during normal business hours.
9. The cremation chamber is thoroughly cleaned after each cremation to limit the possibility of mixing cremated remains.
10. The urn of your choice is returned to you with an identification label, containing the name, case number and cremation number of the decedent.
The Amos Family Funeral Home offers a wide range of options for cremation services. You may choose form one of our cremation service packages or you may select a direct cremation with no services.
Our cremation packages are:
* Funeral service and visitation with cremation
* Memorial service with cremation
For answers to your specific questions, please call us at 913-631-5566 or 1-800-810-9331.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to buy a casket for cremation?
A casket is not required for cremation. If a family chooses a service with viewing, caskets are available for purchase or you may rent a ceremonial casket. The minimum container required for cremation is an alternative container. The alternative container is made from wood and fiberboard and is necessary for placing the deceased into the crematory.
What do I do with the urn?
Most people still bury the urn in a cemetery and mark the grave. Other options include placing the urn in a columbarium, home retention, or scattering. When scattering the cremated remains, be sure that you are observing local laws. Also, some people who scatter their loved one’s remains choose to keep or bury a small portion. Many keepsake options are available for this purpose.
Can I witness the cremation?
We encourage families to be as involved as they want to be. Many families wish to see the casket or container placed into the crematory and others want to witness the entire process. Some cultures and religions participate in the process as a part of the funeral ritual. We are currently in the process of constructing a new crematory complete with a viewing room. All families are welcome to inspect our crematory even if they do not want to witness the process.