Cremation is becoming more socially acceptable these days. This is why more funeral homes are offering it with various plans to choose from. There are now a growing number of alternatives to the traditional method of a funeral. Cremation is becoming more for a number of different reasons. If you want to know if this is the right option for your loved one, then this article is for you. Here’s what to expect in a cremation funeral planning process.
Before You Decide
Even before the cremation planning decision is done, it is crucial that you know what should be done first. You have to learn about the cremation options first. Check out the website’s cremation details and take the time to understand what it involves. However, it is important that you involve your family in making this decision.
If you are not sure, you can speak with a funeral professional before you decide. Once the plans for cremation and funeral have been decided, that’s when you can start to make the necessary arrangements for the transportation of the body of your loved one.
Decided On Cremation
Now that you have decided on cremation, the next is to look at the cremation funeral plans available. There are different types of cremation plans that you can consider that are mostly offered by funeral homes.
- Cremation With Traditional Service. This is the most expensive for the family and loved ones to consider. This plan usually includes renting/buying a casket and the process of a traditional funeral. Once the funeral service is done, the body is then cremated right away.
- Cremation With Memorial Service. For this option, remember that there is no requirement that the cremated remains be present for a memorial service to be held. If you’re planning on having a memorial service for your deceased loved one this can be done even though you don’t want the traditional service.
- Cremation Without Ceremony. This is also called “direct cremation.” It means that there are no memorial services or other ceremonies to be held. For this option, the body is cremated right after death or when brought to the funeral home. This is the cheapest and most cost-effective way. This has been the most preferred and advised especially during the COVID-19 cases surge.
Ceremony and Celebration of Life
Take some time to think and decide on what type of ceremony you would want for your loved one. It is common for families to have a traditional funeral service followed by cremation. You can also have a memorial service for the celebration of life where the ashes are scattered. Make sure that you have contacted the guests ahead of time. Then, with the family, you can decide on what will be done next with the ashes.
