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Della Vecchia
Funeral Homes
211 N. Main Street
Southington, CT 06489
860-628-2293
690 Woodtick Road
Wolcott, CT 06716
203-879-2246
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Cremation has been a choice of preparing a person’s mortal remains for final disposition for centuries. Cremation probably dates back as far as 4000 B.C., and has been practiced throughout the world depending upon religious beliefs or a person’s wealth. In Roman times, cremation was reserved only for those who had wealth, while in many Asian countries; cremation was almost the exclusive form of disposition.
At DellaVecchia Funeral Home, we feel it is our obligation to explain to you all of the options you have with regard to the services you are requesting, it is also our obligation to listen to what your wishes may be.
Cremation is a choice that is available everyone, however, it is what we chose in the hours and days before cremation that may be different. There are only a few requirements that we would like to share with you about cremation in the State of Connecticut.
1) A person may not be cremated until a 48 hour waiting period has passed.
2) A Medical Examiner from the State of Connecticut must visit the funeral home to examine the decedent, prior to the cremation process.
3) The decedent must be encased in a container for cremation. A minimum container (usually made up of fiber board or particle board) will suffice, or you may choose a casket from our show room.
4) Our funeral home also offers a wide variety of caskets specifically manufactured for cremation. From simple to elaborate models, our selection will fit your needs.
At DellaVecchia Funeral Home, we take the time to offer you a wide variety of choices from the simple to the more traditional. Below is a sampling of what families have chosen with us:
- Simple Direct Cremation – No services or visitation (Public or Private) with an alternative container.
- Basic Direct Cremation – No services or visitation (Public or Private) with a casket selected from our showroom
- Traditional Cremation – A casket present for visitation, a funeral service in our funeral home or at a place of worship, followed by cremation. Burial of cremated remains to follow at a later date in a cemetery, or the family may keep the cremated remains for their retention or scattering.
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