What many people may not know is that families that choose cremation can have traditional options with a body present and cremation afterwards.

This symbolic service is a beautiful step forward in the healing process and can accompany many end-of-life options. Today many choose cremation as a final disposition. Family and friends can gather around your loved one’s cremated remains to commemorate their life and honor the memories shared. until noon on Tuesday at the church, and a funeral service begins at noon Tuesday, according to Lynch and Sons funeral home.The cremation process has been performed for hundreds of years, although, it was not until the 1860s that cremations began being performed in the United States. Visitation for Tate Myre, a 16-year-old junior, began Monday at Kensington Church, 4640 S. Services are also planned for two of the three other students killed in the attack. Justin's family described him as a 'hero' and announced that he became an organ donor when he passed away.įuneral services will be live-streamed and Justin's family asked that people who may be experiencing COVID-19 symptoms refrain from attending in person and participate online. so thankful for the time i got to spend with you<3,' her caption read. 'justin was the most kind, selfless, warm hearted person. basking in the experience of young love' took to TikTok to post a tribute to him which featured photos and short videos of the two together. Justin's girlfriend, with whom he shared 'a very meaningful relationship. 'To say Justin made an impression would be vastly understating his role as friend and companion to the seniors and staff.' 'This is where he honed his skills of patience, kindness and being present, caring for the seniors either delivering their meals to their rooms or serving them in the dining hall, engaging them in conversation and making many friends,' it said. Of the many places Justin worked while a student was the Independence Village, a senior living facility in the Waterstone Community in which the obituary said he was able to make friends with the residents while he helped care for them, according to his obituary. He was co-captain of his school's bowling team and was described as a 'natural athlete' with a lifelong love for all kinds of sports. 'It could be said that Justin burned brighter and exuded more energy than the average person, fitting a vast amount of love and experiences into his short life.' 'He touched so many people, from family to neighbors, classmates and friends and has left his mark eternally in all of our souls,' his obituary reads. He is survived by his brothers, Nathan and Clay. Justin, 17, was the second of three boys born to Jill Soave and Craig Shilling. A private burial will take place at The Preserve at All Saints Cemetery in Waterford Township.

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