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4800 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 840-5600
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Is cremation a substitute for a funeral?

May 4, 2009

No, cremation is an alternative to earth burial or entombment for the body’s final disposition and often follows a traditional funeral service.

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