This Is What We Do

1. Documentation (worksheet for the death certificate information and cremation consent form) is emailed to the family to start the cremation process.
2. Deceased is transferred to our holding facility (Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home – Mt. Pleasant) by our professional staff.
3. The deceased remains in our care, on site, in refrigeration, until such time as all three legal documents are completed: (1. family’s consent, 2. cause of death and doctor’s signature on death certificate, a nd 3. county medical examiner’s permission to cremate).
4. Deceased is placed in an alternative container (or casket) either purchased or provided by the family.
5. Deceased is transported to Memorial Fields Crematory (Breckenridge, Michigan) for cremation.
6. Death certificate is filed with the county clerk (in the county in which the death occurred).
7. Social Security is notified of the death by our staff.
8. A short death notice is placed on website. 
9. Cremated remains are returned to our facility within 3-5 business days after the completion of all authorizations (see #3).
10. Family picks up cremated remains from funeral home (unless family pays to have ashes shipped, registered mail, via USPS).