When a death occurs and cremation has been chosen, Ruebel Funeral Home is called by a family member, caregiver, minister, or anyone the family chooses.

Once the call is received, the deceased will be removed from the place of death by Ruebel Funeral Home personnel and taken back to our funeral home in Little Rock. One of our funeral directors will assist the next of kin in making all necessary decisions.

Before the cremation takes place, several documents must be completed by the funeral home, and health professionals. These documents include a signed copy of the death certificate (the death certificate is completed by Ruebel funeral home and transported to the Dr. for his signature), a cremation permit (the funeral home completes this form and files it with the Arkansas Department of Health), and the cremation authorization (this document is filled out by the funeral director and signed by the family during the arrangement conference).

The actual process of cremation itself normally takes two to three hours. Ashes typically weigh several pounds, and take up a space of approximately 150 to 200 cubic inches.

Afterwards, the ashes are placed in an urn as selected, and are returned to the family unless other arrangements have been made. It is our recommendation that an urn is purchased to retain the dignity of the cremated remains.

Ruebel Funeral Home also assists with memorial or committal services, whether in our Little Rock chapel, at a Church, cemetery, or any other location. We can also assist the family in scheduling any viewing or ceremonies of remembrance that are to occur before cremation, or any post-cremation memorial services, or scattering ceremonies. Please note that we require the deceased to be identified by one or more family members or their agents prior to the transport to the crematory.

For your convenience, Ruebel funeral home will handle the filing of the death certificate and notification of Social Security and the Veterans' Administration (if the deceased was a veteran).

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If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.