A Bittersweet Goodbye: A Blog About Funerals

Top Benefits Of Opting For Cremation Instead Of Burial

In this day and age, many people are opting to make their wishes known about their final arrangements while they are still alive. In fact, some people even pre-plan their entire funeral or memorial service in advance. Thinking about one's own death can be very uncomfortable, but as an adult, you need to make some important decision. One thing that you should decide during life is whether you want to be buried or cremated after your death. Make sure your family knows of your decision. Cremation has become increasingly popular, and more people are opting for cremation than ever before. Some of the top benefits of choosing cremation over a burial include the following. 

Affordability

IT is not uncommon for people to set aside funds to pay for their final arrangements; this may be done through insurance policies, savings accounts, or even paying a funeral home in advance. If you are looking for affordable final options, cremation is a good choice. The cost of cremation is generally substantially lower than the cost of being buried. If you choose to have your body cremated, there are no expenses associated with purchasing a casket or a burial plot. Even if you do not set aside money for your final arrangements, you can rest assured that cremation will not cost your family as much money as a burial.

Versatility

After the cremation services are completed, family members will receive their loved one's cremains. In most cases, an urn is ordered to hold the cremains. After the family has possession of the cremains, there are many different options. An urn can be kept in a special spot in someone's home, it can be placed in a tomb or mausoleum, or the ashes can be scattered. If you know that you would like to be cremated after death, you can let your family know what you would like them to do with your cremains. Some people make it known that they wish for their cremains to be scattered in a spot that has special significance to them.

Portability

After your death, you won't have a care in the world, but many families find it very hard to cope with losing a loved one. When a person opts for a burial after death, he or she will have a permanent resting place in a cemetery. Families often visit the graves of their deceased loved ones, but doing so can be difficult if someone moves away. When a person is cremated and the cremains are in an urn, they can be taken anywhere, and some people feel comforted by knowing that a part of their loved one is always nearby.