When someone dies, their next of kin must make the appropriate funeral arrangements. During this time, family members must choose the type of funeral they want, including whether they want their loved one to be cremated or buried intact. Cremation is an excellent option, but people without much experience with funeral planning may not know what it entails. Here are four facts that family members of the deceased will want to know:
1. You may want to choose cremation as a cost-effective option.
Cremation is the most cost-effective funeral option. By choosing cremation, you can forgo purchasing a casket, if you desire. Direct cremation is the most inexpensive option of all. When you select direct cremation, your loved one's body will be delivered directly to the funeral home from the morgue. They will be immediately cremated, which means no further preservation work will be required. Direct cremation is often the most hassle-free option, as well.
2. You may have a viewing ceremony during the funeral if you desire.
Some families find a viewing ceremony essential. A viewing ceremony allows funeral attendees to witness the body of the deceased one final time. Some people appreciate this experience as an avenue through which to achieve closure. Cremation and viewing ceremonies are compatible. If you choose both, the viewing ceremony will take place before the cremation. Embalming will be necessary to preserve the body of your loved one and make them presentable for viewing.
3. You can choose to have your loved one buried or interred after cremation.
Many people choose to scatter their loved one's ashes after the funeral ceremony is complete, but that is not a requirement. If you prefer to give your loved one a more permanent resting place, you can choose to do so. People may be buried in a cemetery or interred in a mausoleum, even after cremation. You can even choose to purchase a casket for your loved one to send them to their final rest.
4. You may take the ashes home with you after the funeral service.
Once the funeral service is over, the next of kin may leave with their loved one's cremains if they desire. Some people prefer to keep their loved one's ashes in their home so they can be nearby at all times. Others choose to honor their loved ones by having their ashes turned into jewelry. There are many things you can do with your loved one's ashes. The choice is completely up to you.
Speak with a professional who provides cremation funeral services to learn more.
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