Cremation vs Burial

There are many factors to consider when deciding between cremation or burial. Some of these factors include family influence, religious views, and cost. But what are the benefits of cremation?

In this article, we will highlight the reasons people choose burial over cremation as well as the reasons people choose cremation over burial.

Benefits of Cremation vs Burial

Cost

Depending on the services you choose to accompany your loved ones cremation (I.e., a memorial service or celebration of life), you could save a great deal of money by choosing cremation. Our most affordable cremation package, including transportation of remains to a funeral home as well as all required paperwork, costs only $1,395. While our most expensive cremation package is $5,795, it is still much more affordable than the average funeral service in the U.S. According to this blog by Parting, the average funeral/burial service costs around $9,000. The cost of burial is determined by a number of variables such as burial plot and headstone expenses. Choosing cremation over burial can have significant economic benefits, as it reduces the long list of additional expenses one might be met with in traditional funeral planning.

Environmental Benefits

Between the chemicals used in embalming, the various materials which caskets are made of, and the space required to contain a body, burial can have many environmental downsides. Although cremation does have a slight impact on the environment, it is much easier to reduce your carbon footprint if you choose cremation. Some people choose cremation over burial so that their body will not be taking up space in a burial plot. By choosing cremation, you will be able to bury your loved one’s remains in a smaller location or keep it in a small urn.



If you choose to bury or scatter your loved one’s ashes, it is important that you seek permission to do so on the property/properties you have chosen.

Flexibility

Cremation can take place before or after a memorial service. If a standard funeral or memorial service is chosen along with cremation, the body can be kept in a cremation or rental casket until the ceremonies have concluded. Another option is beginning the cremation process immediately following the individual’s passing and keeping an urn on display at a later memorial service. You may also decide to host a memorial service, celebration of life, or ash scattering ceremony that takes place much after the passing of the individual. Some people do this in order to allow loved ones from other locations to organize their commute to the ceremonies.

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There are so many reasons why the percentage of Americans choosing cremation rises every year. No matter what your reason is for choosing cremation, you should always make sure that you are well-informed about the process. To learn more about the cremation process, visit our cremation information or cremation FAQ page. If you are requiring an in-depth explanation of cremation terms or benefits, do not hesitate to give us a call. It would be our pleasure to help you choose the service best-suited to fit your needs.