Cremation Options in Dover, NH

Cremation has rapidly grown in popularity over the last decade. Therefore, to keep up with this demand we have perfected our cremation process and have made our cremation services a staple part of our funeral home. Our cremation services mainly differ in terms of the type of ceremony you would like with the actual cremation. Below we have highlighted some of our most popular cremation options.


Once you have chosen cremation, it is important to understand the types of cremation services available to you. On this page, you will learn about our promise to families as well as the different cremation options families can choose from when planning services for their loved ones. From  cremation paired with traditional funeral services or memorial services to direct cremation, we offer something for every family.

Cremation Experts Providing High-Quality & Affordable Services

Purdy Funeral Services offers a variety of affordable cremation options in Dover, NH to meet the needs of the families we serve. Each of our funeral directors are caring cremation experts, who guarantee each family we serve the highest level of:

Courteous, professional service.

Our dedicated staff will take care of all details, including prompt filing of required permits and notifications. Accurate completion of these essential documents not only ensures their acceptance by local or state agencies; it guarantees your loved one's cremation will not be delayed.

Safekeeping and prompt return of cremated remains.

We know it's important for the families we serve to know their loved one will be coming home as soon as possible. That's why we promise to notify you as soon as their ashes become available, and safeguard their urn until the time you are ready to receive them.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of the deceased.

There are many advantages to taking some time to remember the life lived, share stories and laugh about all of the memories. Our team can help you plan a fitting memorial service with or without the cremation urn present, at our facility or in a place of your choosing.

Respectful care of the deceased and timely completion of cremation process.

Your loved one will be attended to by certified crematory operators; each of whom has been trained to provide both compassionate care for the deceased, and conscientious attention to detail throughout the cremation process.

Three Types of Cremation Packages

As your New Hampshire cremation provider, we are happy to offer different cremation options and packages to suit each family's needs. Below, you will learn more about the types of cremation services we offer.

Traditional cremation services.

These are much like a traditional funeral. The body of the deceased, placed in a specially-selected cremation casket or a rental casket, is the focal point of the service. A visitation can take place prior to the funeral service and the cycle is completed with the cremation rather than a traditional burial. Once the cremation has occurred, the cremated remains are returned to your family. You can then decide to scatter, bury, or retain the cremated remains in an urn.

Memorial gathering after the cremation has taken place.

This can occur at any time after the cremation process. The urn is usually on display at the service, which can take place in any setting preferred by the family.

Direct cremation.

This involves completion of all required paperwork and the transportation of the deceased from the hospital, home, nursing facility, or coroner's office to the crematory.

Alternative Cremation Options

The latest innovation in cremation is a process of alkaline hydrolysis, sometimes called resomation. The process was developed in the United States in the late 1990s. The Cremation Association of North America describes the process as "a water-based dissolution process for human remains that uses alkaline chemicals, heat, and sometimes agitation and-or pressure, to accelerate natural decomposition". 

Compared with traditional cremation, this process uses less energy and releases no carbon and no matter into the atmosphere. Not all regions have made the legislative changes required for funeral homes to offer this service to families and the equipment costs are more than a conventional retort. Both factors currently reduce the availability of resomation cremation services.
Cremation FAQ

Looking for Affordable Cremation Services in New Hampshire?

We've had years of experience serving many families, so we understand and respect your decisions. Not only that, we will take all the time you may need to make an informed decision. Call us today or email us through the Contact Us form.

We encourage you to contact us to discuss the cremation packages we offer and to explore cremation costs. We are here to help you make an informed decision. Simply call to ask any questions.