Cremation is growing in popularity as an alternative to burial, if for no other reason than the cost is much lower than a traditional funeral and burial at a cemetery. Although there are many who will not consider cremation as an option, often on religious grounds, there are others who might choose cremation if not for misconceptions about this type of funeral home service. The following are a few myths surrounding cremation that should not be an obstacle for choosing this option.
You can't have a viewing
A traditional funeral often has a viewing. People giving their last respects can see you in an open casket for the last time. In addition, this is usually done with people speaking about their memories of you. It is important to know that you can still have this along with a cremation. Because you won't be buried, the casket is rented, and like any cremation, your remains alone are incinerated. Of course, this adds cost to a funeral, but you will avoid the expense of purchasing a casket and burial plot.
You can't have a memorial service
Once you learn that you can have a traditional funeral, you may be concerned about the overall cost, but you can have a memorial service. Funeral homes do this all the time. Technically, a funeral is held before cremation and a memorial service takes place after cremation. Your ashes can be present at your memorial service if you wish. A memorial will save money, while still giving family and friends a chance to give their last respects and a chance to remember you in life.
You can't be interred
The nice part of having a burial at a cemetery is that people can visit. Often friends or relatives can't make it to your funeral because of great distances to travel. However, in the future, they may be able to visit your grave. The same holds true for having your body at rest in a mausoleum. Many people mistakenly believe that the only option for storing their ashes is having a loved one keep them in an urn, but there is another choice. The ashes can be kept in a columbarium. This is a building or part of a building that contains several compartments that hold the remains of those who have been cremated. Loved ones can then visit your remains just as they would at a cemetery or mausoleum.
Remember that there are many services provided by funeral homes that relate to cremation. Something else to keep in mind is that you can prepay for your funeral expenses. This takes away a lot of stress on your loved ones after your death. You can contact several funeral homes to find out the extent of their cremation services and decide what you want before the time of your death.
Reach out to a funeral home like Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel for more information.
Share14 June 2022
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