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National Cremation Society 2015 Winter Holiday Events

National Cremation

National Cremation Society 2015 Winter Holiday Events

The holidays are almost here! While some look forward to shopping and participating in winter activities, others are finding simple ways to help the less fortunate among us. For many, ’tis the season to spend time with family and remember loved ones who have passed.

Toys for Tots Campaign

The National Cremation Society joins the annual Toys for Tots donation drive, with drop-off locations set up at various NCS offices including: Phoenix, AZ, Clearwater and North Fort Myers, FL, Tukwila, WA, Marietta, GA, Las Vegas, NV, and Bloomfield, MI.

Every year from October through December, the US Marine Corps Reserve opens its doors to communities who would like to make donations (money or toys), host local Toys for Tots events or help in the collection of new and unwrapped toys for less fortunate children.

Historically, the Marine Toys for Tots Program has distributed over 494 million toys to over 230 million children since it was established. The goal of the foundation is “to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate children that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.”

In line with this goal, various National Cremation Society offices have begun collecting since November 1st and will still be open for drop-off donations until December 16th. If you would like to bring a toy for this campaign, please contact your local National Cremation Society office here.

NCS Atlanta: Dinner with Families

Some of us may be spending our holidays with the thought of our loved ones who have passed. Grieving over the loss of a beloved family member or friend should not dampen our holiday celebration.

At National Cremation Society, we believe it always helps when we’re surrounded by people who offer sympathy and assistance during a time of loss. On November 30th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the National Cremation Society office in Atlanta will be hosting a family dinner in honor of loved ones served or anyone who has lost a loved one this year. According to Dorsey Thomas, Location Manager, “It’s an opportunity for individuals to be around good people during the holidays.” The NCS Atlanta office is located at 1812 Powder Springs Road SW Suite 2111, Marietta, GA 30064. For more information on this family event, please call 770-429-2465.

Remembrance Gathering and Adopt-A-Family

The National Cremation Society in Bloomfield Hills, MI is hosting a Remembrance Gathering on December 9th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m to honor and remember our loved ones. Coffee and desserts will be served. Families who will join will be able to take home a special ornament with their loved one’s name on it.

The NCS Bloomfield office is also helping out in the Toys for Tots campaign, so you may bring in, if you wish, a toy for a less fortunate child as a way of honoring your loved one.

Additionally, National Cremation Society is hosting an Adopt-A-Family event through the Community Housing Network in the Bloomfield area.  A wish list has been put together for families or individuals who are in need of basic necessities. “For many of them,” said Maryann McConnell, Service Manager, “the gifts given in this event will be the only ones they will receive during the holidays.”

Night of Reflections

In North Fort Myers, FL, the National Cremation Society is hosting the Night of Reflections Holiday Memorial Service in honor of loved ones who have passed away. It will be held on Tuesday, December 15 from 6 p.m. to 8.pm. Reflections Service starts at 7 p.m. To RSVP for this event, please call 239-995-1113 before December 11th. Each family who will attend will receive an ornament in honor of their loved one.

To learn more about any of the events mentioned here, please contact your local National Cremation office.

Recent Testimonials

With the passing of my mother on January 31, all I really knew was she had pre-paid for her service with National Cremation Society. After making a few calls to various areas, I finally got an answer in their Tampa office who immediately told me that New Smyrna was in the Oviedo area. With one answer of the phone, NCS took over the entire situation with speed and professionalism. Stephen and his entire staff handled everything from pickup to shipment of the remains to Pennsylvania. My wife and I couldn't be more grateful and are now considering having NCS handle... Read More

With the passing of my mother on January 31, all I really knew was she had pre-paid for her service with National Cremation Society. After making a few calls to various areas, I finally got an answer in their Tampa office who immediately told me that New Smyrna was in the Oviedo area. With one answer of the phone, NCS took over the entire situation with speed and professionalism. Stephen and his entire staff handled everything from pickup to shipment of the remains to Pennsylvania. My wife and I couldn’t be more grateful and are now considering having NCS handle our passing.

Jim M.
Oviedo, FL

This is the second time I have had dealings with National Cremation. In 2011 my mother passed away and in 2019 my wife passed away. I cannot thank this group enough for their concern, help, and professionalism. They made a difficult time a bit easier. Sara and the entire staff were great. Thank you all so much.

Robert W.
The Villages, FL

This funeral home was phenomenal. From the moment we arrived, they welcomed us and joined us in our pain. We were able to ease the pain smoothly with easy service planning. The day of them was VERY attentive. Stephen especially was a great gentleman always making sure if we needed anything. Constantly offering us water or napkins. I HIGHLY recommend this location to everyone. They touch everything with generous love and care and that is the best in such a difficult moment. They share the pain with you and help you along the way with both economic prices and create... Read More

This funeral home was phenomenal. From the moment we arrived, they welcomed us and joined us in our pain. We were able to ease the pain smoothly with easy service planning. The day of them was VERY attentive. Stephen especially was a great gentleman always making sure if we needed anything. Constantly offering us water or napkins. I HIGHLY recommend this location to everyone. They touch everything with generous love and care and that is the best in such a difficult moment. They share the pain with you and help you along the way with both economic prices and create a comfort zone for you and your family. Thank you so much for your love and support.

Daniella E.
Oviedo, FL

When my mother passed away unexpectedly, my siblings and I were shocked and devastated. She had previously said, "If anything happens to me, look in the hall closet." No one wants to hear or think about that, so the response was always "Nothing is going to happen to you!". Then one day it did. When we went in the closet and found a box with paperwork and an 800 number, the relief was immense. Now we knew, based on a contract signed by her, what her last wishes really were with no second-guessing. A phone call to an 800 number... Read More

When my mother passed away unexpectedly, my siblings and I were shocked and devastated. She had previously said, "If anything happens to me, look in the hall closet." No one wants to hear or think about that, so the response was always "Nothing is going to happen to you!". Then one day it did. When we went in the closet and found a box with paperwork and an 800 number, the relief was immense. Now we knew, based on a contract signed by her, what her last wishes really were with no second-guessing.

A phone call to an 800 number on the paperwork led me to Maryann. I can’t say enough about how much I appreciate all that she did for me. She patiently led me to step by step through the process and it could not have been easier. A couple of signatures from me and she took care of the rest. I would give her 10 stars if I could. So based on my experience, I would not hesitate to recommend National Cremation Services to anyone.

If you are thinking about pre-planning for yourself I will say I am so glad my Mom did it.

Valerie D.
Detroit / Bloomfield Hills, MI

After the unexpected death of a family member, we were overwhelmed with the process of laying her to rest. Like anyone on a budget, I started calling around to get prices. It felt like an insensitive thing to do but cremation/burials is a competitive business, and believe me, the costs are startling. But then I called Oviedo's National Cremation & Burial Society and their direct cremation option were surprisingly affordable - literally thousands less than the other local providers. Our family member made it known she wanted her ashes scattered at sea so a direct cremation worked for us. They... Read More

After the unexpected death of a family member, we were overwhelmed with the process of laying her to rest. Like anyone on a budget, I started calling around to get prices. It felt like an insensitive thing to do but cremation/burials is a competitive business, and believe me, the costs are startling. But then I called Oviedo’s National Cremation & Burial Society and their direct cremation option were surprisingly affordable – literally thousands less than the other local providers. Our family member made it known she wanted her ashes scattered at sea so a direct cremation worked for us. They even had biodegradable urns for sea burials. I had made my decision. Elizabeth Franco was the service manager who held our hands through this distressing time. She was kind, informative, and efficient. She maintained communication with us throughout the process and ensured we knew about all the keepsakes/services that their business provides to help preserve a memory. When we opted in, she offered guidance. When we opted out, she didn’t push. She replaced our stress with a sense of calm and that in itself was priceless. Elizabeth exemplifies what it means to serve during a time of crisis and hardship. I highly recommend Elizabeth and National Cremation & Burial Society.

Note: As of March 2019, this business uses Woodlawn Crematory.

Juan C.
Oviedo, FL