After the death of a loved one, you will have to make several major decisions, and one of those decisions is how you will lay your loved one to rest. Perhaps you’ve never considered it before, but cremation services for your loved one might be the right choice for you and your family. Here are some of the reasons that people are choosing to cremate their loved ones over traditional burial services.
1: More Freedom
You can choose how you wish to honor your loved ones with cremation. For example, you can choose to keep their ashes over the fireplace above the mantle, or you could choose to spread their ashes over a peaceful place of significance. Many families find this to be a great comfort in the coping process.
2: Cheaper Than Burial
On average, cremation costs around half of what a burial would cost. It costs less than a funeral and burial, and the funerals are usually simpler making them cost less. For families on a limited budget, this will keep the costs down.
Cremation typically presents a more cost-effective option compared to traditional burial services, with expenses averaging around half of what a burial would entail. The simplicity of cremation services often translates to lower overall costs, as they generally involve fewer elaborate arrangements and associated expenses commonly associated with traditional funerals and burials. For families facing financial constraints or seeking to minimize expenses during end-of-life arrangements, opting for cremation can significantly reduce the financial burden while still allowing for a respectful and meaningful farewell for their loved one.
3: Environmentally Friendly
Many people choose cremation because it is more environmentally friendly than burial. Traditional burial practices can be damaging to the environment. Cremation may not be perfect, but it doesn’t do as much damage to the environment as traditional burials. Scattering someone’s ashes to be a part of nature is a serene and peaceful experience. An increasing number of people want to go back to nature.
4: Acceptance in Many Religions
At one point, the Catholic church banned cremation, but they now even officiate cremation ceremonies. It wasn’t a common practice in many other Christian denominations, but it has become increasingly common. Hinduism is a religion that even prefers cremation. In Judaism, they generally prefer to be buried, but in Reform Judaism, they have increasingly chosen cremation services. Some funeral directors estimate that 10 to 15 percent of all Jewish burials are with cremations.
5: Simpler
Many choose cremation because it is simpler than a traditional burial. The grieving process can be harder enough without the complexities of a funeral adding to it. For a traditional funeral, you need to coordinate the pallbearers, plan the cemetery visitation, and prepare the visitation. Cremation requires less planning following the death of your loved one.
Indeed, cremation often appeals to individuals and families seeking simplicity and ease during the grieving process. Unlike traditional burials, which involve coordinating various aspects such as pallbearers, cemetery visitation, and preparation, cremation typically requires less intricate planning following the passing of a loved one.
6: Cemetery Availability
Across the country, cemetery plots have become increasingly scarce. Unfortunately, the scarcity has meant that the prices will continue to rise for burial plots. Going with a cremation will help you to avoid the trouble of it.
Hopefully, this shows you some of the reasons that you may want to consider cremation for your loved one. Cremation has increasingly grown popular, and we will likely continue to see it grow in popularity over time. In 2015, cremation became the more favored choice even over traditional burial, which was the first time that this had ever happened. It’s also not slowing down, and most experts believe that by 2035, over75 percent of all Americans will prefer cremation over burial.
