Part of making funeral arrangements on behalf of a loved one involves choosing between burial of the body or cremation. Before you can make the choice, you ought to know what you're considering.
People choose cremation over burial of casketed remains for a number of reasons. Sometimes it's the simple fear of burial itself, which may stem from the Victorian phobia of being buried alive.
What is Required to Arrange for Cremation?
Once the cremation-over-burial decision has been made, all that's required is authorization. This is provided by the person who is the legally identified or appointed next-of-kin. Once all authorization documents are signed and service charges are paid, the body can be transported from the place of death to the crematory and the cremation process can take place.
Why Choose Cremation?
Everyone has their own personal reasons for choosing cremation over traditional casketed burial.
Cremation Costs are Only One Reason
Given the religious, ethnic, and regional diversity among us, there are many other reasons for the dramatic rise in the number of cremations performed each year.
Cremation also allows a family the flexibility they may need in planning and preparing for a memorial service, celebration-of-life, or a scattering ceremony. While the cremation process can occur almost immediately, the decisions required in planning a meaningful memorial for a loved one can be made in a relaxed, rational way.
Are You Ready to Talk About Cremation?
We want you to know that no matter your reasons for choosing cremation, we're here to help you explore your options. We invite you to call us to learn more, or feel free ask us questions using the secure and completely confidential contact form below.
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