Fire-Based Cremation

This type of cremation uses flame and heat to reduce the body to bone fragments, otherwise known as cremated remains. This process is completed with a machine called a cremator. Flame based cremation is the most common type of cremation available. It is available in all 50 states and U.S. territories.

Water-Based Cremation Services

This type of cremation uses a water-based process to reduce the body to bone fragments with water, alkaline chemicals, heat, agitation, and pressure to accelerate the natural decomposition process. The bone fragments are more specifically referred to as hydrolyzed remains but you can still call them cremated remains. Water-based cremation uses one-seventh of the energy it takes to complete a flame-based cremation. It is currently available in 21 states and is under consideration in other states.

What Our Customers Say

Dawn
March 2020
My sister and I were referred here when our father passed. We had no idea what we were doing, but they were compassionate and helped us through all of it.
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Tralynda
March 2020
The staff at Sumner Voiles made a very difficult time much easier. They were kind and understanding.
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Angela
May 2020
Sumner Voiles made a hard time the easiest process. Staff are caring and so helpful through this process.
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Louise
June 2020
The staff here are great. I used this service for both of my parents... They were very helpful and kind.
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Jaime
July 2020
The staff at Sumner Voiles were fantastic! I really appreciate the kindness and knowledge they extended.
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