Navigating the process of planning a funeral can be overwhelming, especially when deciding between burial and cremation. This post serves to help provide a comprehensive understanding of cremation and guide individuals in determining if it's the right choice.
Understanding Cremation
Cremation is a process that uses high heat to reduce a body to ashes, or "cremains." These remains are often placed in an urn and can be kept, buried, or scattered according to personal wishes or cultural practices.
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Cremation is the process of reducing a human body to ashes by exposing it to high temperatures. It is an alternative to traditional burial.
Nonetheless, choosing cremation does not rob you of the opportunity to honor your loved one. Here is a bit of information about the advantages of cremation and how viewings can still take place.
Advantages of Cremation Services
Cremation can offer multiple advantages, including:
Affordability. Cremation is usually cheaper than burial, as it does not require a casket, a burial plot, a headstone, or other funeral expenses.
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Much like having a living will, you should make decisions regarding burial or cremation ahead of time. If you would prefer cremation, there are several aspects to consider.
Your Relatives
If you have friends and family, you might want to know how they feel about cremation. Ultimately, you have the final decision, but you may want to make family members feel better about the idea. If you are indecisive, having input from people who care about you might make your decision easier.
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People who do not understand a process or procedure make up stories or myths to fill in the missing information. While some of this false information is known to be untrue, other information becomes an accepted myth. Cremation services have long been a victim of some of these myths. Here are a few that you can correct next time someone repeats them.
Myth: You Never Know Whose Ashes You Are Getting
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When you are making end-of-life choices, one of the things you need to think about is the final disposition of your body. When you know what you want to happen, you can tell your family what you want to have done after you have died. One of the choices you have is to have your body cremated. Being cremated may be your decision for several reasons.
Costs
One of the reasons you might decide on cremation is that it is generally less expensive than a traditional burial.
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